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Anyone have any ideas on how to replace and where to find the large black seal on the backside of this steering box? :hmm: I've looked around with no luck, so any help would be appreciated.
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Now that just scares the $H!T Out of me it might be easier although costly to buy a new one. Sorry that is all i know about that.
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That's the manual box from a 4x4? I just yanked out my box today. You might want to give Straight Line a call at (408) 289-9850 located in San Jose, CA. No guarantees, just a lead. They rebuilt a 78 4x4 steering box for me.
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Yes that is a manul steering box from a '69 4x4, and I agree it is pretty scary looking. Thanks for the lead on the rebuild place. Do they happen to sell a rebuild kit for these, or do they have to be rebuilt by a shop?
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http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

Not sure if this will help, but it looks like a lot of years will fit if you just want swap a whole box out.

It that the coupler piece or the seal in the box itself?
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It's the large black seal shown in this picture, at the end of the steering shaft. I'll check out the car parts search and see if it turns up anything, and I plan to call Straight Line also. I still haven't been able to find a new or rebuilt replacement anywhere.
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