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Installing a New Steering Gear Box on a 1986 Dodge RamCharger – Install Video

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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQminfUxMUU[/embed] How to Install a New Gear Box on a 1986 RamCharger - Featuring Relics and Rust. At BuyAutoParts.com, we take pride in helping keep older vehicles on the road by offering parts many people assume are no longer available. One of the most overlooked examples is steering components—especially for older trucks and SUVs.…

Does My Steering Rack Need a Solenoid?

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Some hydraulic power steering racks will have an electronic component, such as BMW’s Servotronic or GM’s Magnasteer. We will either offer replacements that include a tested and verified-to-work electronic solenoid already attached, or one that does not, for a lower repair cost. If you order a steering rack without the solenoid, you’ll just need to…

How To Fix BMW E46 Steering

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BMW is now, for better or worse, in the depths of its turbocharged, automatic-transmission, all-wheel-drive future. While these technological advancements certainly put down impressive performance numbers, they also add weight, complexity, and remove some of the fun from the driving experience that made cars like the 2002 and E30 so iconic. Today’s “Ultimate Driving Machine”…

4 Common Power Steering Problems – And How to Fix Them

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The highest-rated tires, latest engine upgrades and high-performance auto accessories mean nothing without proper, safe steering. Your car’s power steering is the one sub-system of your automobile that you’re quite literally always in touch with. Even the engine isn’t always engaged with your direct control – coasting, cruise control and other situations keep your foot…

Five Reasons Your Steering Wheel Shakes

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A shaky steering wheel can be incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to get from one place to another in your car. While it may seem like a simple annoyance, a shaking steering wheel can indicate a variety of serious issues that need to be handled promptly. While the most common culprits of a shaky steering…

How to Add Power Steering to Your Classic Car

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Adding power steering is a very popular modification for older vehicles, most notably old trucks or muscle cars. These vehicles usually have large V8 engines that put a lot of weight over the front wheels, and the trucks often have large, heavy off-road tires that further exacerbate the problem. Power steering reduces the amount of…

How to Center a Power Steering Gearbox

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When installing a new power steering gearbox there are a few crucial steps that need to be followed in order to have a successful installation. Before installing a power steering gearbox or manual steering gearbox, it is important that the unit is centered. Many mechanics will assume that the unit is centered when it arrives,…