Steering box broke

[F-ingrob]

Just had this happen steering started getting some play that my steering box came loose and then found that the tab closest to the steering wheel on the bottom broke off the box and it also looks like the frame broke on the top here all in toward the front and I already have steering brace frame has never been damaged or cracked prior the brace has been on it for a long time I also have Hydro assist steering ram I guess now I’m going to need a PSC box where’s a good place to get it
Thanks in advance

 

[centexk5]

Picture of my PSC box. Happened a month ago. Need to get it sent back and see if they’ll warranty it. I’ve got the braces and plates.

 

[ktmoutfront]

I have blown the ears off of 2 boxes. Frame brace, plated, hydro assist with cantilever crossover. Hitting immovable objects at speed.

 

[Bent77]

It's also easy to bottom out the fat part of the box on that weld on frame brace if the frame or the brace aren't just so


If I were shopping for a new box, I'd call Benchmark or Howe first

 

[swettysblazer]

Picture of my PSC box. Happened a month ago. Need to get it sent back and see if they’ll warranty it. I’ve got the braces and plates.

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Same thing happened to mine.... they wouldn't warranty it.

 

[centexk5]

I’m not holding my breath. They said at best they’ll just put a new housing on it and send it back. Hopefully still cheaper than a brand new box.

 

[scouthead]

It's also easy to bottom out the fat part of the box on that weld on frame brace if the frame or the brace aren't just so


If I were shopping for a new box, I'd call Benchmark or Howe first

i gave up on the outer scab plate- wouldn't fit well enough even after beating on it for a while. I welded the frame and put the brace on the back side, and the box fit back on the frame as it was supposed to. so far so good! (although ive been having a hard time keeping engines in it since then, so who knows)

 

[swettysblazer]

I’m not holding my breath. They said at best they’ll just put a new housing on it and send it back. Hopefully still cheaper than a brand new box.

550 when i got my quote.....

 

[F-ingrob]

It's also easy to bottom out the fat part of the box on that weld on frame brace if the frame or the brace aren't just so


If I were shopping for a new box, I'd call Benchmark or Howe first

Benchmark or Howe??

 

[Bent77]

Both steering box companies. Those would be my first two choices

Third would Blue Top

PSC and Red Top I would not recommend

 

[Bent77]

I think @skunked used West Texas Offroad

 

[F-ingrob]

Both steering box companies. Those would be my first two choices

Third would Blue Top

PSC and Red Top I would not recommend

Thanks
Do they have them already set up for the hydro assist ram
And why not PSC

 

[sweetk30]

When i do a weld in plate i pull it in tight with bolts threw the stock holes . They can be a bit of a b!tch tho for sure .

 

[Bent77]

Thanks
Do they have them already set up for the hydro assist ram
And why not PSC

PSC’s qc has turned to crap in the last several years. They also warrantied my box and 2 pumps. Neither of which work 100%
Search online, you’ll find more

As far as hydro, those other companies were offering that when I contacted them

 

[F-ingrob]

PSC’s qc has turned to crap in the last several years. They also warrantied my box and 2 pumps. Neither of which work 100%
Search online, you’ll find more

As far as hydro, those other companies were offering that when I contacted them

Thank you

 

[sweetk30]

Not happy with fhe AGR box i have . And there parts & tech sucks . It all has to be sent in for a rebuild even if its a 5 dollar seal leaking . . .

 

[cheavyk10]

I'm going to run a rebuilt box and use this to have hydro steering on the cheap.

DIY 4x :: Warning

 

[Bent77]

The only drawback to the cap swap, is apparently theres a lag or pressure drop over the tapped box.

Having said that, lots of people have used that set up. So not sure who’s is noticing that difference, but I’ve heard it several times

 

[skunked]

PSC’s qc has turned to crap in the last several years. They also warrantied my box and 2 pumps. Neither of which work 100%
Search online, you’ll find more

As far as hydro, those other companies were offering that when I contacted them

and I'm on my 3rd PSC pump

 

[F-ingrob]

I'm going to run a rebuilt box and use this to have hydro steering on the cheap.

DIY 4x :: Warning

I currently have that set up the pressure drop Makes steering a little bit more challenging at low RPM like driving around on city streets I had to modify the pump to take care of that problem I would rather di it the right way