Please Note: This Steering Gear is available in a 4 Turn option which is applicable if the vehicle is used for off-roading, has tires that are at least 37 inches in diameter, and more leverage is desired when steering, please click on the following link to view:
18510-4T If the Steering Gear on the vehicle has
4 mounting holes, please click on the following link to view (Jeep Standard 3 Turn):
185104B or please click on the following link to view (Jeep Off-Road 4 Turn):
185104B-4T This Steering Gear Box is also available in a
2.5 Quick Turn option which is applicable if a more responsive steering wheel is desired (2.5 Turns versus the stock 3 Turns), we do not recommend this option if the vehicle is used for off-roading or running larger than stock tires, please click on the following link to view:
18510QW
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Idaho Girl – April 24, 2024
Here is some advice for the installation:
* You'll likely need a larger torque wrench that goes up to about 185 ft-lb and a socket large enough for the pitman arm nut. Ask Redhead what size socket you'll need.
* When installing the pitman arm, put the pitman arm in a vice so that you do not accidentally rotate the pitman arm shaft while tightening it, as the gear comes centered and you don't want to loose that setting.
* If you are also replacing the power steering hoses, test fit the them to the gear before installation to be sure they thread on easily. I did not do this and I couldn't be sure if my difficulty getting the hoses started was because I had the alignment wrong for the hose to the pump or if there was too much paint in the threads on the steering gear. You might as well chase the threads for the hose fittings while you are at it.
* Get hoses that are preformed with the necessary bends. The return hose in a Blazer has to make a several sharp bends in a tight space. If you are not careful the hose can get a kink in it.
* To make getting the steering gear out and back in easier, I disconnected the remote oil cooler lines. You will need a new gasket when you reconnect them.