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 3, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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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 8:01 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 8:32 AM
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AARONLK77
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Do you know on average how much will this cost?
Nov 3, 2015 at 8:36 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 8:52 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 8:56 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 8:58 AM