OER New PS Box

[ngsd]

Has anyone tried these boxes? Is it a direct replacement for a stock Bronco box? If so it is finally an option.

TR3504C - 1966-77 Ford Bronco; Power Steering Gear Box; New

Ford design power steering gear box for 1966-77 Ford Bronco. This steering box features an all new main casting, sector shaft, and internals. Every box 100% tested for leaks, function, and performance.

www.oerparts.com

 

[LUBr LuvR]

3 turns lock to lock, that’s a quick ratio!

 

[DirtDonk]

I don’t have the inlet and outlet fitting sizes, memorized, and I don’t have my cheat-sheet nearby, but it looks like they matched the input shaft diameter to the stock coupler, bolt pattern to frame, and even the shape of the casting to the original.
So as far as all that goes, it looks like they’re making as direct a bolt in as we’ve ever seen.
Hopefully the quality is as good as it can be.
It’s for certain that the price is good! Especially by today’s standards!

 

[brbuilder]

I’ve been looking at PS box options too, and wondering if the Lares box (lifetime warranty) or the Borgeson (a little more expensive) and now this box would be a good option. Would one of these new boxes be a better option than having a 50 year old box rebuilt? How do these stack up to the boxes from the Bronco vendors or Red Top, Blue Top, Lee’s, etc?

 

[BradinEDH]

I’ve been looking at PS box options too, and wondering if the Lares box (lifetime warranty) or the Borgeson (a little more expensive) and now this box would be a good option. Would one of these new boxes be a better option than having a 50 year old box rebuilt? How do these stack up to the boxes from the Bronco vendors or Red Top, Blue Top, Lee’s, etc?

I have had the new Lares box in for over 6 months now and on the street only. It has been Good so far. I saved my old 6 turn box just in case I did not like it.

 

[brbuilder]

Good to hear some feedback on the Lares box. The Lares is a 4 turn box correct? Do you like that better than the 6 turn box?

 

[BradinEDH]

Good to hear some feedback on the Lares box. The Lares is a 4 turn box correct? Do you like that better than the 6 turn box?

Yes, it is a much better driving experience. More responsive without being twitchy.

 

[rockinrich]

Has anyone tried the oer box yet?Also what about this lares box you are talking about?Cost and warranty?

 

[Oldtimer]

I don’t have the inlet and outlet fitting sizes, memorized,

The OER spec sheet call out matches the inlet and outlet fitting sizes of a stock Bronco power steering box.

 

[rockinrich]

i just asked a guy from classic industries and he said they have a 1 year warranty and he said he doesn't have any direct feedback on them but they have had no returns or complaints about them.

 

[BradinEDH]

The Lares box can be sourced at Summit. Lars part number 11083 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsc-11083/make/ford/model/bronco/year/1975

 

[rockinrich]

The Lares box can be sourced at Summit. Lars part number 11083 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lsc-11083/make/ford/model/bronco/year/1975

Thank you for the link, wow a lifetime warranty and a lot cheaper compared to others!

 

[m_m70]

3 turns lock to lock, that’s a quick ratio!

Mine is like 2.7 lock to lock. Took a while to get used to but its been almost 20 years now and love it! Having no steering issues, wonder/shimmy/wobble helps as well!

 

[steelworker77]

Is the lares box a direct replacement as well?