1999 Dodge Ram steering box

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 166,000 MILES
Its leaking badly
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 7:32 AM

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Tiny
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So, what is your question?

If the box is leaking it has to be replaced.
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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You answered it I think, I was wondering if I could replace a seal are if the whole thing had to be replaced
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:32 AM
Tiny
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Do you know on average how much will this cost?
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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You can buy a remanufactured box for usually around a couple hundred dollars and about the same to install it.
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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Ok is it possible it could be the seal and would it be ok to just replace it. Are would it be better to just replace the whole thing
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:56 AM
Tiny
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Replacing those seals is no easy thing. That one is a whole kit. I suggest changing the box.
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 AT 8:58 AM

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