steering gear box interchangability

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steering gear box interchangability

03-08-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zeke

Are 123 and 116 gear boxes interchangeable? I have a 116 box and want to swap it into my 123 while I get new seals in the original box. Can I do this?

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It is a one day DIY to pull, re-seal, install, and adjust the steering gearbox.

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