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Old 11-26-2021, 05:20 PM   #1
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Sheppard M80 to TRW Steering Box

Hi all and happy thanksgiving I have a 2001 ambassador 30' dp has anyone done the steering box changeout I need to do it I have about three miles of slack in the steering and would like to know where the no. are found on the steering box to tell me which one I have thanks any help is much appreciated
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Hi all and happy thanksgiving I have a 2001 ambassador 30' dp has anyone done the steering box changeout I need to do it I have about three miles of slack in the steering and would like to know where the no. are found on the steering box to tell me which one I have thanks any help is much appreciated

I haven’t read the above thread but fyi, Some steering boxes have slack adjusters. A stud sticking out of the side with a lock nut. “three miles” of wear might be past tightening up though.
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Old 11-26-2021, 06:21 PM   #3
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yes I know but no adjustment that I can find It is bad enough that a hard wind will move you over out of your lane before you have time to react it only has 40000 miles on it
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Check the rear suspension for cracked arms.



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Old 11-26-2021, 08:23 PM   #5
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I know it is in the steering box I can move the steering wheel about3 " before the wheels move and I have just replaced all the shocks and air bags and every thing looks to be in good shape
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On my 2004 Ambassador the steering box is a Sheppard M100. All the part numbers were located just above the pitman arm where it attaches to the box itself. I had to take a wire brush to it and use a mirror to see it. Hopefully yours is much easier to remove and reinstall than mine was. I ending up buying a small tranny lift from harbor freight ( rated for 450 lbs ) that was a game changer. Also, you’re in bullhead city so the place I listed in this post to get it rebuilt is in Phoenix. Once you figure out make and model, call him and he should be able to answer any questions you have.
Also, on my set up, there are 2 universal joints in the actual steering column that required being greased over the years. Mine were okay, but if they’re worn out, that could also be a source of the 3” of play

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Old 11-27-2021, 08:29 AM   #7
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thanks there is some room up there I was going to get some spray paint remover and take what looks like 5 coats of paint off where I could see some writing on it and thanks for the feed back
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Old 11-27-2021, 01:07 PM   #8
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I found out I have a m80 steering box
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Old 11-27-2021, 02:50 PM   #9
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sheppard m80 steering box

any one have any info on swapping out a sheppard m80 steering box to a TRW thanks
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Read this thread, everything you ever want to know about steering boxes.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/ste...rw-210152.html
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Old 11-27-2021, 06:12 PM   #11
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I have read most of it I wish I had a m100 but I dont I have a m80 that is what I need to find out if I can replace it with a TRW thanks
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talked to Weller Truck today and they dont have a replacement for the M80 and a rebuild is a crap shoot
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Old 12-01-2021, 05:25 AM   #13
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Rebuild

I mentioned before in my post, but realized the info I spoke of was on a different thread.
I had my box rebuilt at A.R.E. (Automotive rebuilders express )
They are in Glendale az. 602 842 9628
They rebuilt my M100 and I am thrilled with the quality of workman’s ship. It would be worth the call to at least talk to them about what is going on. I think I paid around $450 dollars for the rebuild.
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Old 12-02-2021, 01:04 PM   #14
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thanks I called the no.. got voice mail hope someone calls back would sure like to get it driving better
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