Hi all,

I'm investigating options for a possible bad steering gear in my 1999 Blazer.

New units are no longer available. Have any of you have any experience with non-GM suppliers of rebuilt units e.g , Cardone or Dorman?

Have any of you tried to rebuild a steering gear on your own? How did that go?

 

Yes, I have a rebuilt ZQ8 option gear box installed in my 89 S15 Jimmy. No isssues whatsoever. I purchased from Advanced Auto. I believe it is a Cardone brand. New gear boxes are availiable but are expensive.

 

So doing the rebuild was definitely doable and successful? Nice.

Did you need any special tools?

 

I purchased a remanufactured Cardone unit from Avanced auto and turned in my old unit for the core deposit. No issues at all.I did not rebuild myself.

 

Thanks!

 

Cardone Ouick Ratio Gear box. (ZQ8) from Advanced Auto. This fit my 89 S15 Jimmy as well.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...ering+Gear+Box