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RedHead Steering Gears - Steering Gear Box Direct Swap w/4 Bolt Top Cover - 03-08 Dodge 1500-3500

Thoroughbred Sku #: RHG2879-CRE

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Product Details

Product Name: Steering Gear Box Direct Swap
Manufacturer: RedHead Steering Gears
Manufacturer Part #: 2879
Thoroughbred Diesel Part #: RHG2879
Fitment Notes: 2003-2008 Dodge 1500-3500 Pickup Trucks

RedHead replacement steering gear box for Dodge Diesels! No, this is not just another rebuilt box like what you'll get at your local auto parts store! These steering boxes are built in Washington state and offer unmatched steering control and longevity.

If you are looking for the Mopar upgrade you want to order part number 2879U.

This gearbox allows you to retain the factory steering shaft, as well as the stock pitman arm. This is a major advantage especially those with lifted trucks with dropped pitman arms, you will not have to change your pitman arm.

What makes a Red-Head steering gear better than your average parts store reman box?

Re-manufacturing process includes:

  • Machining out the housings and installing needle bearings
  • Flame-spraying or replacing the shafts as needed
  • Installing new control valves on some applications
  • Custom fitting each worm & piston assembly with special ordered, precise over-sized ball bearings.

Redhead also installs every sector shaft on a lathe to check to be sure it is straight and true & polish the sealing surface to a higher polish than new.

RedHead Steering Gears Features:

  • 12 Month Warranty
  • Built in the USA
  • Housings are machined out and replaced with needle bearings
  • Shafts are flame sprayed or replaced as needed
  • New control valves installed on some applications
  • Worm and piston assembly are custom fit with special ordered, precise oversized ball bearings
  • Sector shafts are installed on a lathe to confirm they are straight and true
  • Sealing surface is polished to avoid any leaks
  • For more on RedHead Steering Gears call us at 1-859-737-4966.

Reviews

  • what's the difference between the 4 bolt and the 6 bolt

    brandon | 4/6/2024

    The 4 bolt was originally installed on the vehicles, Mopar released the 6 bolt later as an upgrade.

    The 6 bolt is a heavier version deemed to be more durable.

  • Will the stock 2006 4 bolt cover pitman arm fit the 6 bolt cover box #RHG2879U-CRE?

    Keith | 11/23/2023

    No it will require a different pitman arm

  • does the stock pitman arm fit a red head steering box?

    Ric Cobian | 9/21/2020

    Yes. designed for the stock pitman arm.

  • I have a 2008 f350 6.4 diesel there are two steering boxes for that year how do I know which one it takes with out taking it out

    George Shumate | 12/29/2022

    the build date of the vehicle. Any vehicle built before July 2007will require part# 2768, after July 2007part#2769

  • Will this gearbox fit a 2005 2500 4x4 with a 5.7? Nowhere else specifies the motor for this box. I'd prefer to order it with you. Thanks!

    MIKE WILLIAMSON | 9/16/2022

    Yes, will fit 2500’s.

  • will this steering box fir a 1997 dodge ram 1500 5.2L?

    Hagen | 12/2/2021

    Your vehicle will require Part # 2869-3T.