1999 Dodge Ram steering box

1999 DODGE RAM
166,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AARONLK77
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Its leaking badly
Nov 2, 2015 at 11:32 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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So, what is your question?

If the box is leaking it has to be replaced.
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM
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AARONLK77
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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
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:32 AM
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AARONLK77
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Do you know on average how much will this cost?
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:36 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You can buy a remanufactured box for usually around a couple hundred dollars and about the same to install it.
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:52 AM
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AARONLK77
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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
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:56 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Replacing those seals is no easy thing. that one is a whole kit. I suggest changing the box.
Nov 3, 2015 at 12:58 AM
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