1993 Other Dodge Models Steering box steering shaft

1993 DODGE
97,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANA P
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I have a 93 ramcharger, the shaft from the column to the steering box is wore out where it goes into the steering box . The new part is very expensive - wondering if there is a rebuild kit?
Jan 29, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, you should be able to purchase the parts that are worn. Have you tried a dealer?
Mar 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The last I heard, the housing was no longer available from the dealer, but the internal shoes, spring, and pin were. It's the big pin that wears out, but if the housing is rusty inside, it contributes to the problem of sloppy steering. If the pin does not stay in the shaft tightly, the hole is worn out and the shaft must be replaced. That's very expensive, but also very uncommon.

There is also a rebuild kit available over the internet, but I've never looked for it.

caradiodoc
Mar 29, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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