jackmac Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good source of recon steering boxes? I can't afford new adwest etc and the truck isn't used enough to justify that, but my box is knackered and needs replacing. I see there's a few sellers on eBay doing them from £130 to £180ish, does anybody have a recommendation? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Regardless I'd still recommend a new Adwest..... Experience and reports from the masses on here would suggest reconditioned units are a false economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocklandjohn Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I had a non-Adwest which gave me years and years of imprecise steering, general wandering and grief, and it ate tyres. When I swapped to the Adwest I immediately required only the left side of the road to drive on. I'd save for a proper one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Adwest are the best. I think they actually remanufacture their steering boxes as opposed to re-con, which can mean anything from giving it a good clean, to replacing seals on a unit that still retains the worn output shaft. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Adwest are now http://www.magal.co.uk/power-steering-pr-36.php you used to be able to buy direct, not sure if that's still possible but a email or phone should verify if direct purchase is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 An awful lot of "recon" stuff out there (not just steering boxes) is given a wipe with a rag / dust over with a can of Halfords matt black paint and maybe the bare minimum treatment to make it serviceable, then flogged on. I'd rather have a decent 2nd hand unit than a dodgy "recon". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmac Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 There's no way I'm getting an adwest. It's a challenge truck, the only road miles are motorway to and from events until I can afford a tow truck. Thank you fridge, I did wonder if that might be a better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazza Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I picked up a used steering box from a puma engined defender.PO had removed as it was leaking, cap full of brake fluid to swell the seals and all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanT90 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That's strange just replaced my steering box recently on my 300TDI with a recon unit which was exchange. Came with a 2 year warranty for £180 as long as you send the old unit back (they arrange collection free via a courier). I was delighted with the box great service and it works like a dream now with no leaks. I would highly recommend them and they are always in high demand so may take a couple of days. Or you can take you original unit off and send that to them and they will refurbish that for you. Only two points to mention, I was told the drop arm is a tad difficult to remove so bought a new one as replacement unit doesn't come with one. However, with some gentle presuasion, ease it oil and a decent puller I did get my original off so now have a spare. The other thing when I came to fit the box the mounting holes where too small, apparently on 300TDI there are two sizes 7/8" and on later models 12mm. The replacement box had the smaller diameter holes 7/8" so had two options get smaller bolts or drill them out to 12mm, I opted for the latter and problem solved. Suggest you check the hole diameter before you order and specify (or ask them to supply the bolts just in case). Don't remember the company name off top of my head, but will look it up and reply to you in a PM later. Regards Ian Mobile 07858491865 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dioliahary Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I have a used one complete (4 stud) with drop arm in my shed, I renewed mine about three years ago in an attempt to identify a vague steer issue, renewing the steer unit didn't solve the problem. It has no leaks, you can have it for some beer tokens if you arrange a courier, hope this OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmac Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I have a used one complete (4 stud) with drop arm in my shed, I renewed mine about three years ago in an attempt to identify a vague steer issue, renewing the steer unit didn't solve the problem. It has no leaks, you can have it for some beer tokens if you arrange a courier, hope this OK. PM'ed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Adwest or secondhand would be my advice - I've had a recon unit through a LR specialist and it failed in six months. The second hand unit was going strong when the car was taken off the road three or so years after fitting it, and though there is no guarantee with s/h, the price is reflective of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Bringing this thread back to the surface, are Adwest still the people to go to, i need a new steering box as mine is leaking badly now. Any recommendations? Thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I fitted a brand new box to my 110 about 3 or 4 months back. It came from LR Direct in a Britpart box and it had an Adwest quality control sticker on it and it has gone on fine. Vast improvement to the steering (still need to adjust the swivels) and no leaking yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I don't think you can buy anything direct from Adwest anymore and I'm sure someone said that they where discontinuing the Defender Steering box, seems to have been reflected in the price of them to as they're going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Here it is https://magal.co.uk/2016/01/22/last-ever-delivery-of-defender-steering-gears-leave-for-land-rover/ I imagine the stock is running out as all Britpart, Bearmach and Allmakes supplies are priced £700-800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I can't believe no-one's going to step in and manufacture / re-manufacture replacements, there's millions of vehicles out there with those boxes and they're going to be around for decades yet. Edit: The article doesn't really explicitly say they're stopping production, just that they're stopping delivering them to Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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