RedHead Steering Gears for Your FORD
Best Steering Box Repair & Steering Gear Service Near You
When your Ford begins to wander on the highway, feels loose in the wheel, or loses steering precision, it’s time for professional steering box repair. At Dales Auto Service, we specialize in RedHead Steering Gears—the industry-leading remanufactured steering gear solution for Ford trucks, SUVs, vans, and performance vehicles.
We provide the best steering gear replacement, steering box repair, and precision steering service near you, optimized for most makes and models, including F-Series, Ranger, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, and more.
Whether you need improved steering response, tighter handling, or replacement of a worn or leaking steering box, our ASE-certified technicians ensure your Ford drives like new again.
Why Choose RedHead Steering Gears for Your Ford
RedHead Steering Gears are known for:
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🔧 Precision-machined components for zero play
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🚙 Improved steering feel and on-road stability
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🛠️ Hand-fitted worm & piston sets
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💯 Durability superior to OEM
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🔄 Perfect for lifted trucks, towing, and heavy use
We install, service, and calibrate all RedHead Steering Gear models for Ford with factory-level accuracy.
Expert Steering Box Repair & Service
At Dales Auto Service, our technicians deliver:
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Steering box repair & reseal
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Steering gear replacement
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RedHead steering gear installation
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Power steering system diagnostics
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Steering shaft, pump, and linkage inspection
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Complete steering system rebuilds
We use OEM-grade tools, torque specs, and manufacturer-approved processes to ensure long-lasting performance.
Ford Models We Service (Most Makes & Models)
We proudly service nearly every Ford steering system:
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F-150 / F-250 / F-350
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Super Duty trucks
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Bronco & Bronco Sport
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Ranger
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Expedition
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Explorer
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Econoline / Transit
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Classic Ford trucks and restorations
If your vehicle has a steering issue—we can fix it.
Best Steering Gear Service Near You
Dales Auto Service is consistently rated as one of the best local repair shops for steering gear installation and steering box repairs thanks to:
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Fast turnaround
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Fair pricing
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RedHead-certified installation knowledge
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Superior customer service
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Accurate diagnostics for difficult steering problems
Contact Dale’s Auto Service
📞 604-530-9160
📧 sales@dalesauto.ca
🌐 https://dalesauto.ca
Dale’s Auto Service — “We won’t steer you wrong!”
REDHead Steering FAQ
1. What are the signs my Ford needs steering box repair?
Common symptoms include loose steering, excessive play, wandering, uneven steering resistance, leaking fluid, or difficulty maintaining lane stability.
2. Why should I choose a RedHead Steering Gear?
RedHead units are precision-rebuilt, stronger than OEM, and hand-matched for perfect mesh—resulting in tighter, safer, more responsive steering.
3. Do you service most makes and models besides Ford?
Yes. We service most makes & models, including Chevy, Dodge, GMC, Toyota, Jeep, and Nissan steering systems.
4. How long does steering gear replacement take?
Most installations take 1–3 hours, depending on model and inspection results.
5. Is a RedHead Steering Gear better than OEM?
In most cases, yes—RedHead’s rebuild process eliminates play and improves steering precision compared to many factory steering boxes.
REDHEAD Steering Gear Rebuild Info
We specialize in custom steering gear rebuilds for trucks, such as Quick Ratio Steering Gear Boxes for pick-ups and sport utility vehicles.”
Our re-manufacturing process:
- Machining out the housings and installing needle bearings
- Flame-spraying or replacing the shafts as needed Installing new control valves on some applications
- Custom fitting each worm & piston assembly with special ordered, precise over-sized ball bearings.
Other things we do to produce a top quality product include:
- Install every sector shaft on a lathe to check for straight and true
- polish the sealing surface to a higher polish than new.
Some original housings are manufactured without bushing or bearings. This is commonly seen in some Ford steering gears and Chrysler steering gears. We re-bore these units and install needle bearings.
We use only the highest quality seals. All our seals are either O.E.M. or produced by two high quality, long time suppliers of our industry.
Probably the most unique and important thing we do is custom fit every single worm and piston assembly with new precision fit steel balls. This is a process not matched by any other company in the industry. This process is very important. The machining tolerances of the original manufacturing leave a small and varying amount of play that can be corrected in no other way.
Why don’t other builders do this? It is expensive and time consuming to set up. This is one of the reasons you may find another unit somewhere else for less money but the quality cannot be beat. This is why we proudly declare that we are “Not the Biggest… Just the Best!”
We also stock what we have found to be the highest quality RACK and PINION units available. Although these units are not built in-house, we have selected the highest quality manufacturer and product we could find. They have the most comprehensive testing process in the busines
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