I am curious is anyone here has any suggestions or leads or replacing or rebuilding a steering box on a 53 rocket 88 without power steering.

Mine is original and has quite a bit of slop in it, and I am trying to look into replacing it if possible.
Not finding much as far as sources

 

Can't vouch for them but Rock Auto lists rebuild service on a 53 Olds manual gearbox for about $256 plus whatever the shipping would be. Also saw this with a quick search. I've no idea about rebuilding one yourself or if parts are readily available. Good luck.

http://www.powersteering.com/manual-...rbox-rebuilds/

 

The steering box can be adjusted for wear . And a lot of " slop " can be adjusted out of it .
Follow the procedure in the 53 Olds shop manual .
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...963+oldsmobile

 

I have heard mixed things about RockAuto that would make me hesitant to try them. I may try to contact Fusicks to see if they recommend anything or do service themselves.

 

I do have an original shop manual.
Looking through it im just scratching my head. Im pretty technically inclined , but I may have to take it into a shop.