Sky's IFS steering box
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Sky's IFS steering box
Has anyone here installed a new steering box from Sky's? I've been searching for one to replace my leaky factory one(my pump leaks too!) and everyone else has these for close to $300 and they are the only ones who have one this cheap.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=175
I've searched around and can't find anyone who has one, either that or I'm not using the right search terms.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...uct.php?id=175
I've searched around and can't find anyone who has one, either that or I'm not using the right search terms.
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I haven't however sky's only has a 90 day warrenty. Not sure about Marlin's $300 box they don't advertise it but Autozone's $278 box for a 92 has a lifetime warrenty. As well as their $385 box for an 87.
You get what you pay for.
You get what you pay for.
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I'll try calling them I guess...
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Toyota IFS Steering Box 1986-95 years. Factory box, inspected for wear, cracks, leaks, twisted splines, cleaned. Pitman arm is included though condition is not covered. Box has 90 day warranty from purchase date against leaks.
I spent about $500 and change on a remanufactured unit from Napa a few years ago and it's still as tight as the day I bought it. That said, I would have bought a used one from Sky's if I knew about it at the time.
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Wow...even $300 is a good deal. I have to replace mine, up here a re-built starts at $700. Toyota's price is $3800 (yeah I'm still shaking my head on that one). I'm purchasing my from The 4Runner House in Texas, $298 shipped.
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Sky's doesn't claim they are new or remanufactured...it's a used box that has been inspected & cleaned.
I spent about $500 and change on a remanufactured unit from Napa a few years ago and it's still as tight as the day I bought it. That said, I would have bought a used one from Sky's if I knew about it at the time.
I spent about $500 and change on a remanufactured unit from Napa a few years ago and it's still as tight as the day I bought it. That said, I would have bought a used one from Sky's if I knew about it at the time.
I called and talked to him and found out that they are used boxes like you said that are cleaned, inspected, and painted before being sold and offers a 90 day warranty on them.
I might just do that to the old one and keep it as a spare. I've been reading up on it and it sounds like a piece of cake to me.
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Needless to say I thanked him and told him I'd take care of it myself.
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I figured that's what you meant but I wanted to clarify for other readers. He's a great guy to work with...right up the street from where I work too.
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OP: I bought & used one of sky's steering boxes on my 83' pickup when I converted it over to high steer. I bought TG's kit, but couldn't see paying $300 + for one of their steering boxes. At the time I couldn't find one on CL, so I got one of Sky's ( I think it was $135 at the time). Anyway I ran it for a couple years, & my brother has the truck now & is still running it. Hope this is helpful, I wouldn't think twice about running another one, good luck!
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