RedHead 77-79 GM Trucks and SUVs Steering Gear (Notched 4 Turn) | 2855-4T | 1977-1979 Chevy / GMC 1500, 2500, 3500, Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban 

PART #2855 4T. Fits most 1977 – 1979 Chevy and GMC Pickups, Suburban’s and Blazers 4WD. This steering gear has a large input shaft, large piston, NOTCHED SECTOR SHAFT (clamp style pitman arm), flair fittings and is the pickup style mount. If you have a sector (output) shaft that the pitman arm is held on with a nut and washer then you the 2WD steering gear, our part number 2854. You can either order this steering gear and change your pitman arm or you can order the 2850.  This gear comes stock as the 18:1 ratio (4 to 4.5 turns lock to lock). If you would the 15:1 ratio (3 – 3.5 turns lock to lock) please order 2855.

Features:

• 12 Month Warranty
• Built in the USA
• Housings are machined out and replaced with needle bearings
• Shafts are flame sprayed or replaced as needed
• New control valves installed on some applications
• Worm and piston assembly are custom fit with special ordered, precise oversized ball bearings
• Sector shafts are installed on a lathe to confirm they are straight and true
• Sealing surface is polished to avoid any leaks

Core Return:

Please return core to: RedHead Steering Gears 4302 B ST NW AUBURN, WA 98001

• Please drain core of fluid and replace port plugs
• Use plastic bag that we sent your new gearbox in (if it’s still intact) or whatever is needed to keep box from leaking
• Re-use packing materials to ensure the box is returned to us without hassle from the courier
• Also, if possible, tape or re-tape the outside of the box to help strengthen it

Note:
If these steps aren’t properly performed, the gearbox may end up in hazmat and/or be returned to sender by courier.