rapidride2 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Who out there performs steering box rebuilds with QUALITY parts for a 56' Buick Roadmaster?I'm not necessarily looking for a mass rebuilder to rebuild the box with overseas parts if I can help it.Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Check out forum user dan@larescorp. He just did one for JohnD1956Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Check out forum user dan@larescorp. He just did one for JohnD1956Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks, lares was on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Call Chip at Power Steering Services - has a website. No issues on my 55 since 2005 rebuild. Happy with service and performance. It was stiff turning right after install but after some driving its fine. Theres probably 10,000 miles on it now and its a 1 finger turn. Chip took some 1 on 1 time with me on the phone, called and gave me all the info when it was disassembled. Thread for referencehttp://forums.aaca.org/f162/55-power-steering-pump-202084.htmlYou can also try it yourself if you have a service manual depending on whats wrong. You can find some threads from Old Tank on replacing seals - 56 is slightly different than a 55 but same principles apply. Edited July 24, 2014 by KAD36 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Kad 36. I'm also going to check into power steering services. He's 3.5 hrs away from me. However you said you shipped your box to Saint Louis. That's only 10 minutes away. Did your box go to Saint Louis or Southern Missouri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Lares is a contributor here. I bought a few boxes from them in pre-computer days when we all read Hemmings cover to cover. They made me happy.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Looks like I'll be contacting Lares. Chip at power steering services gave a price and that he would need to also rebuild the pump as well.I then removed the steering gear off the car and called to confirm shipment. Chip then said "he didn't think he could help me."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I would be happy to help any way I can. We rebuild a lot of those gears. Once we're done with it you will have a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Either give me a call or send me a PM.Thanks Matt and Bernie for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidride2 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I would be happy to help any way I can. We rebuild a lot of those gears. Once we're done with it you will have a lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. Either give me a call or send me a PM.Thanks Matt and Bernie for the kind words!The steering box and pump are in shipment now to Lares. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks for the opportunity to work with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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