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Old 10-23-2015, 06:46 PM
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Cracks near the Steering Gear?

Ok after removing my steering gear for a rebuild due to a leak no problems, i have noticed there is effing cracks in the mounting where it bolts to body. Whats the deal with this, can i just go ahead and weld it up, i can weld and do the repair myself but just wanna know if this is a MAJOR issue or what.
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Re: Cracks near the Steering Gear?

Call it sorta a blessing you removed before it broke off, it's common issue though, Do a search on how to repair it, you'll be fine,
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Re: Cracks near the Steering Gear?

Wonder bar is supposed to help prevent that. You can buy used stock, after-market, or weld your own.

http://sethirdgen.org/wbar.htm
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