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Originally posted by TwitchKitty
You know how the world works today; these boxes are probably rebuilt by illiterates in some third world country.
If not now, in the near future.
I understand the risks and think I am up to the task.
The costs of parts and tooling would be the downside to me.
What are the costs of parts and special tooling?
My steering box is ok but could be better. It is not worth it to me to buy a rebuild for the difference. If I could rebuild it for $50 or $80, I would consider.
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I checked with a local steering gearbox rebuilder, he says $750.00 in tools, parts and jigs.
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That is if you only do one type of MB steering gearbox.
He also stated that a Master Tool Maker could do it himself; but it would take a lot of time.
In a month or two I will swap the one in my 1985 300SD.
I will try to rebuild it before winter, and take lots of pictures.