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37 Coupe · 11-02-2015, 06:04 PM

Has anybody ever used the steering box rebuilder Lares that advertises in the Early Ford V8 Times? Friend of mine sent a '36 box to them that was quoted at less than $400 on phone but is now at almost $750.00. I have allways rebuilt my own a 37,39 and a 1946 but when I did them you could find NOS Genuine sector shaft and steering shaft,and even 20-30 years ago they were pretty expensive. I told him from the beginning I don't know how they could promise you the cheaper price. Also told him to go with later box to no avail.

john worden · 11-02-2015, 07:05 PM

Yes, 37 Dodge PU recently. Looks good but haven't installed it yet.

37 Coupe · 11-02-2015, 08:10 PM

Was that about the price range?

JM 35 Sedan · 11-02-2015, 08:22 PM

I have two friends who used Lares to rebuild their '34 Ford steering boxes. They had a similar experience of "bait and switch" pricing, plus the rebuilds were not done well and gave them problems. Also have a friend who bought one of Hot Rod John's so called "EZ Steer" steering boxes for his '34 pickup. After two returns for correction of the same problem, he wound up sending it back a third time for a refund.

fordor41 · 11-02-2015, 11:40 PM

I had Lares rebuild my Saginaw steering box. Got it back with all the old parts, included in the shipping box, with the rebuilt gearbox. After a few months I had an issue. Sent it back and they remedied my problem. Unfortunately I was out shipping twice. Actually, I believe they give a lifetime warranty.

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Bill S · 11-02-2015, 11:57 PM

What about Chris. I seen postings that he rebuilds steering boxes.

Bill S · 11-02-2015, 11:59 PM

How about Chris. I seen some posts that he rebuilds steering boxes.

Tim Brown · 11-03-2015, 09:55 AM

I have used NealinCA here on the fordbarn. He did an excellent job on my 34 box.

jacob smith · 11-03-2015, 10:06 AM

Mike Bartlett does steering box rebuilds. I have not had one done by him Yet. But he did ny 36 shocks for me and i am Happy

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Kannapolis Nc 28083
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rotorwrench · 11-03-2015, 10:11 AM

I rebuild my own. I only had to make one tool for installing the worm gear on the steering shaft. If your worm & sector are good, it's just a matter of replacing the worn out stuff like gaskets, seals, bushings, and sometimes bearings. If the bearings are still good I reuse them.

JT FORD · 11-03-2015, 10:31 AM

I have read in the V-8 Times that the supply of NOS parts for shoeboxes is used up.
And that the China stuff varies from good to bad, some parts are OK and some are not. Would be a crap shoot whether the rebuild would be good or bad!

CT AV8 · 11-04-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

I rebuild my own. I only had to make one tool for installing the worm gear on the steering shaft. If your worm & sector are good, it's just a matter of replacing the worn out stuff like gaskets, seals, bushings, and sometimes bearings. If the bearings are still good I reuse them.

Rotorwrench, I'd be interested in learning about that tool. I'm thinking about threading the shaft and pulling it through the worm with a grade 8 bolt and flat washer. Thanks.

NealinCA · 11-04-2015, 03:49 PM

Here is an old post showing how I press on/off worms. See post #6 in the following thread:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...eal+press+worm

Neal

rotorwrench · 11-04-2015, 04:07 PM

Neal's got it. I just fabricated a steel tube that hugs the steering shaft and is anchored to keep it straight while pressing.

CT AV8 · 11-04-2015, 04:31 PM

I got it. The pics are great. Thanks Neal, thanks Rotor.

FlatheadTed · 11-05-2015, 08:19 PM

Is it worth getting ,I am wonder ing is this common to both builders because they are using the re popped worms ,?? ( loose ) Ted

JM 35
3018]I have two friends who used Lares to rebuild their '34 Ford steering boxes. They had a similar experience of "bait and switch" pricing, plus the rebuilds were not done well and gave them problems. Also have a friend who bought one of Hot Rod John's so called "EZ Steer" steering boxes for his '34 pickup. After two returns for correction of the same problem, he wound up sending it back a third time for a refund.[/QUOTE]

38 Ford Guy · 11-05-2015, 08:30 PM

Lares rebuilt mine. It was $600 but they called me after they figured out what was wrong with an estimate. Had an issue first year they stood behind it. No complaints here.

37 Coupe · 11-06-2015, 01:10 PM

I was trying to copy a post to this thread from Mikes Speed shop I think,he was giving a helpful response to my friends problem and Ryan or someone deleted before I got his contact information. Mayby private message me.

37 Coupe · 11-06-2015, 01:40 PM

Got it,see it in the swap meet section.Thanks for all the responses and help.

11-02-2015, 06:04 PM	#1
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Steering box rebuilder Has anybody ever used the steering box rebuilder Lares that advertises in the Early Ford V8 Times? Friend of mine sent a '36 box to them that was quoted at less than $400 on phone but is now at almost $750.00. I have allways rebuilt my own a 37,39 and a 1946 but when I did them you could find NOS Genuine sector shaft and steering shaft,and even 20-30 years ago they were pretty expensive. I told him from the beginning I don't know how they could promise you the cheaper price. Also told him to go with later box to no avail. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

11-02-2015, 07:05 PM	#2
john worden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: central Iowa Posts: 484	Re: Steering box rebuilder Yes, 37 Dodge PU recently. Looks good but haven't installed it yet. __________________ Louvering, bias ply tire-truing, metal shaping and forming, lathe and mill work, member shop HAGERTY Ins. expert repair network. High quality paint work in Iowa.

11-02-2015, 08:10 PM	#3
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Steering box rebuilder Was that about the price range? __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

11-02-2015, 08:22 PM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Steering box rebuilder I have two friends who used Lares to rebuild their '34 Ford steering boxes. They had a similar experience of "bait and switch" pricing, plus the rebuilds were not done well and gave them problems. Also have a friend who bought one of Hot Rod John's so called "EZ Steer" steering boxes for his '34 pickup. After two returns for correction of the same problem, he wound up sending it back a third time for a refund. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-02-2015, 11:40 PM	#5
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: Steering box rebuilder I had Lares rebuild my Saginaw steering box. Got it back with all the old parts, included in the shipping box, with the rebuilt gearbox. After a few months I had an issue. Sent it back and they remedied my problem. Unfortunately I was out shipping twice. Actually, I believe they give a lifetime warranty.

11-02-2015, 11:44 PM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Steering box rebuilder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) RE EZ steer Google "fordbarn EZ Steer"

11-02-2015, 11:57 PM	#7
Bill S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: H.B. So. Calif Posts: 411	Re: Steering box rebuilder What about Chris. I seen postings that he rebuilds steering boxes.

11-02-2015, 11:59 PM	#8
Bill S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: H.B. So. Calif Posts: 411	Re: Steering box rebuilder How about Chris. I seen some posts that he rebuilds steering boxes.

11-03-2015, 09:55 AM	#9
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Steering box rebuilder I have used NealinCA here on the fordbarn. He did an excellent job on my 34 box.

11-03-2015, 10:06 AM	#10
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: Steering box rebuilder Mike Bartlett does steering box rebuilds. I have not had one done by him Yet. But he did ny 36 shocks for me and i am Happy 205 East E street Kannapolis Nc 28083 704-728-2484 __________________ Ford

11-03-2015, 10:11 AM	#11
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Steering box rebuilder I rebuild my own. I only had to make one tool for installing the worm gear on the steering shaft. If your worm & sector are good, it's just a matter of replacing the worn out stuff like gaskets, seals, bushings, and sometimes bearings. If the bearings are still good I reuse them.

11-03-2015, 10:31 AM	#12
JT FORD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W. Iowa Posts: 306	Re: Steering box rebuilder I have read in the V-8 Times that the supply of NOS parts for shoeboxes is used up. And that the China stuff varies from good to bad, some parts are OK and some are not. Would be a crap shoot whether the rebuild would be good or bad!

11-04-2015, 03:49 PM	#14
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 839	Re: Steering box rebuilder Here is an old post showing how I press on/off worms. See post #6 in the following thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...eal+press+worm Neal

11-04-2015, 04:07 PM	#15
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Steering box rebuilder Neal's got it. I just fabricated a steel tube that hugs the steering shaft and is anchored to keep it straight while pressing.

11-04-2015, 04:31 PM	#16
CT AV8 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cos Cob, CT Posts: 295	Re: Steering box rebuilder I got it. The pics are great. Thanks Neal, thanks Rotor.

11-05-2015, 08:19 PM	#17
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Steering box rebuilder Is it worth getting ,I am wonder ing is this common to both builders because they are using the re popped worms ,?? ( loose ) Ted JM 35 3018]I have two friends who used Lares to rebuild their '34 Ford steering boxes. They had a similar experience of "bait and switch" pricing, plus the rebuilds were not done well and gave them problems. Also have a friend who bought one of Hot Rod John's so called "EZ Steer" steering boxes for his '34 pickup. After two returns for correction of the same problem, he wound up sending it back a third time for a refund.[/QUOTE] __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters , Last edited by FlatheadTed; 11-05-2015 at 09:50 PM.

11-05-2015, 08:30 PM	#18
38 Ford Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central MN Posts: 108	Re: Steering box rebuilder Lares rebuilt mine. It was $600 but they called me after they figured out what was wrong with an estimate. Had an issue first year they stood behind it. No complaints here. __________________ "If you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you always got." Henry Ford

11-06-2015, 01:10 PM	#19
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Steering box rebuilder I was trying to copy a post to this thread from Mikes Speed shop I think,he was giving a helpful response to my friends problem and Ryan or someone deleted before I got his contact information. Mayby private message me. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

11-06-2015, 01:40 PM	#20
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Steering box rebuilder Got it,see it in the swap meet section.Thanks for all the responses and help. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II