Correct steering box

[Christian B]

I have a 69 440 charger with an Automatic Transmission. The steering box needs to be replaced but the garage said they can't see what make or model the existing one is.
Does anyone know what the correct box would be for my car?

 

[RemCharger]

There was only 1 Chrysler p/s box used.

 

[ckessel]

This one. Used from early 60's all the way till they stopped doing rear wheel drive cars. Also used in the B-Vans to the early 90's. If you're going for a stocker, buy from Firm Feel, Redhead or Steer and Gear. They truly REBUILD the units. Unlike parts stores and some other sources which use suppliers that will only replace a seal if they can get away with it. The kicker is the amount of useable cores left for these companies to work with. The internal main gear units aren't reproduced, so they have to find the best of their core selection on those plus find the best housing. Many people talk about having a dead spot in the box when going straight. Thats worn gear teeth. If you want a new box, Lares[ which I just put in my 67 wagon] or Borgeson from Peter at BAC[ have that for my 65, but have not used it yet]. Many people love the Borgeson, but it is more than the Lares. Borgeson is smaller than stock, or Lares, and may fit better in your car with less hassle.

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[gtx6970]

Measure the pitman shaft out the bottom

1972 or 1973 said shaft is larger than the earlier ones

Otherwise the boxes are 100% interchangable

 

[Christian B]

There is an existing one on my car that the garage thats working on it can't identify.
They said they would have to order a new box which may not be correct and would work out just over $1000 shipped to the u.k

 

[ckessel]

Any pictures of the unit in question?