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Old 10-30-2012, 12:09 AM
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Hey I've got a 1997 Dodge Cummins 4x4 and for some reason my steering box keeps going out. My plan is to replace it with the Borgeson steering box and steering shaft. but i want to make sure that it is the steering box that keeps failing. I've been replacing it with remanufactured ones. could that be the problem? I also have a slight suspension lift on the truck. i believe its a 4" suspension. Does that have any affect on it? I'm currently running 35's. Any info would help. Thanks.
 
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Old 10-30-2012, 07:30 AM
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i'm running 35" on mine and have no issues, are you using the right fluid ? is your steering pump perharps burnt out ?

I replaced my ATF fluid with CHF 11s hydraulic fluid, steering was a lot better as it would seem like there was no powersteering when the truck was standing still..

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Old 10-30-2012, 09:56 AM
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All my fluids are good. My power steering pump I believe is fine cause I haven't had any issues. Could it possibly be the Remanufactured steering boxes that im putting in? Thats what I've been told. and before i spend the money on the Borgeson steering box and shaft i want to make sure its not something else.
 
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