I’ve done so many things to fix my issue so far used oem idler arm and aftermarket pitman arm and rebuilt my own gearbox as well as my power steering . It’s been good so far but that gearbox looks nice. Nice video
I wish someone would come up with a grease line kit that so a person can grease without laying under the truck. Alot of people over grease and damage seals so a shot more often is the best. Thanks for the video. Be safe and wear the PPE.
I really wish that someone would do a comparison between the two. Because just beefing up the metal, does no justice. The quality is in the ball joint itself. Are you guys upgrading/beefing up the ball joint, or just installing a factory ball joint in your beefed up metal part. I’m willing to upgrade, but if someone is trying to sell me upgraded metal, I’m out.
I'm a GMC/Chevy fanboy, and I'm here to say - Sir, that is not a classic body GM. You own what we like to call an NBS - Newer Body Style GM truck. 25 years older or more to be considered classic. With that being said I just put on all of the kryptonite products available for my OBS K2500, and what I couldn't get from them I used all the super / heavy duty MOOG and Mevotech products. Very happy with the product so far. Redhead gearbox will come later but for now mine has no issues.
In 07 during mid body style change, this body style(NBS) became “classic” when the NNBS came out. Since this isn’t an 07 model, it’s not a true “classic” but it’s a slang people use to call NBS. Just like “cateye” is a slang
Did the same thing but went with Rare Parts HD idler arm/bracket, pitman arm had cognito idler/brackets alread then added the tie rods with the red head steering box.
Outstanding Video! The Best part is your driving review after the install. The difference afterwerd. Your wife / girlfriend reviews would be good too. Thanks!
That beautiful red gmc is in desperate need of a solid axle swap👍🏿👍🏿 I did mine on my 08 gmc duramax dually and it was the best mod I did on my truck..no more busted cv boots, cv axles, weak tie rods alignment was always a headache with the IFS junk, the amount of moving parts in the front end was ridiculous The amount of room under my truck when I need to work on it with the IFS gone is unreal 👍🏿
@@sean.g4516 I bought the solid axle swap kit from WFO Concepts in Aurburn California they have everything you need to do the swap, I however source my own axle the best axle to find is a Dana super 60 that came out of a 2017 and newer Ford superduty because those axles have a bigger 10" ring gear 1550 steering ujoints 3.5" axle tube with 1/2" wall, 35 spline inner and outer axle shafts and bigger bearings...I luckily got my axle from ebay with everything on it from hub to hub for $700. You can do the swap yourself like I did in my driveway however the main tools you'll need is a welder and oxy/acetylene torch to cut out the front end everything else can be done with basic hand tools...the only down fall to the swap you'll lose your soft ride that the IFS has however there's alot less moving parts way stronger front end plenty of room to work on your front end if needed, front end stays lined up I haven't lined my front end in 2.5 years and my truck still drives straight
@@sean.g4516 I bought the kit from WFO Concepts in Aurburn California they have everything you need to do the swap correctly. The main tools you'll need is a welder and oxy/acetylene torches to cut out the whole front end the rest is basic hand tools, I did my swap in my driveway it took 2 days to complete. The only downside to the swap is you'll loose the soft ride of IFS the good thing about the swap you'll have a muck stronger front end with way less moving parts and more room under the front end to work on in the future
Thanks for the content, helping decide what to do with my gear box and front end parts. Can you do a video or maybe you have on going from stock - the need for a single or dual steering stabilizer? Also a hydraulic steering ram if/when needed?
Look into Cognito pitman/idler arm braces. They go under the center link to provide that added support. I did them on my OBS and it makes the truck drive so much better. That’s on top of Proforged pitman/idler arms and the idler arm bracket.
Does any aftermarket companies make pitman and idler arms with larger tapered-pins (the pins that insert into the center link)? I've had the stock one sheer off while driving (stock truck, leveled on 33's so not a whole lot of stress) so, in my experience, all of that extra 'beef' in the idler and pitman does nothing better to prevent pin sheer. Really hoping to find a set with larger tapered pins
So I got into a car accident with a truck the steering wheel would turn all the way around with the wheels staying in place..would it be the steering box.. I was thinking about getting it for a business. It's got a dump bed on it.. I have been wanting to do a residential interior demo business flip houses type stuff
Question and it’s probably an ignorant one.. if the boot on the gear box is compromised will that allow power steering fluid to leak out? I apologize. I’m getting a late start on mechanics.
Kryptonite is a little over rated ya it looks beefed up but are the actual joints any better where it actually counts? Cuz the actual metal or arm pice I don’t think will make a difference being bigger it’s the actual joint that is gonna matter weather or not you have play in the wheel
Im planning on installing that same kryptonite kit on my 19' L5P. Quick stupid question, do you really have to install the enforcement plate for the idler arm? Thus weld the plate to the frame? Not really comfortable making welds to the frame. Love the content though. Congrats on your improved steering 🙏💪
It’s highly recommended that you do. Since your truck is new, you’d be okay just adding Idler and pitman support kit and not actually replacing your arms
7018 uphill no zigzagging just straight up and fill the holes. Just clean up the weld site to metal 1st. Once cooled, hit with your favorite spray paint.
Very nice but to others watching it’s rare to have to replace a gearbox due to play in steering. Chevy has an adjustment on the gearbox for that play. I would also replace the steering knuckle first as well as any other bushings in the steering shaft. Of course front end has to be in top shape as mentioned in this video
How’s your breaking? Is there any play after the gearbox swap? Swap out my oem power steering with a PSC pump and now my brakes are really spongy. I’ve tried bleeding out multiple times and still the same way.
How has the Redhead held up? I need to replace my OEM gear box on my lifted LBZ on 37's and Im reading a lot of mix reviews on Redhead boxes... Any suggestions?
My 2005 Hummer H2 Sport Utility Truck has loose steering even after replacing both wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies in the front in August 2022. Cost me $1,350 at Tire Discounter. Never going there again because they charge $140 per hour labor. They did not fix everything I asked. Wish I could find a really good automotive mechanic shop on the far East side of Cincinnati.
@@JWMontoya Good deal. Keep us updated. Just broke down and bought a 2021 duramax and praying it holds up good bc this will be the last truck I buy for a while
Why would you disrespect your mechanic like that. Not cool man. He is doing something for you that you are not capable of doing. I stopped watching at that point
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My steering feels much better! I would 100% recommend it!
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What ratio is this gear box
I’ve done so many things to fix my issue so far used oem idler arm and aftermarket pitman arm and rebuilt my own gearbox as well as my power steering . It’s been good so far but that gearbox looks nice. Nice video
I wish someone would come up with a grease line kit that so a person can grease without laying under the truck. Alot of people over grease and damage seals so a shot more often is the best.
Thanks for the video. Be safe and wear the PPE.
I really wish that someone would do a comparison between the two. Because just beefing up the metal, does no justice. The quality is in the ball joint itself. Are you guys upgrading/beefing up the ball joint, or just installing a factory ball joint in your beefed up metal part. I’m willing to upgrade, but if someone is trying to sell me upgraded metal, I’m out.
I didn’t get any stickers with my ReadHead 2872 ND gearbox OR any Kryptonite steering parts/shock towers!! Everyone knows that stickers add HP!!! 😔
I'm a GMC/Chevy fanboy, and I'm here to say - Sir, that is not a classic body GM. You own what we like to call an NBS - Newer Body Style GM truck. 25 years older or more to be considered classic. With that being said I just put on all of the kryptonite products available for my OBS K2500, and what I couldn't get from them I used all the super / heavy duty MOOG and Mevotech products. Very happy with the product so far. Redhead gearbox will come later but for now mine has no issues.
In 07 during mid body style change, this body style(NBS) became “classic” when the NNBS came out. Since this isn’t an 07 model, it’s not a true “classic” but it’s a slang people use to call NBS. Just like “cateye” is a slang
Might as well call it a classic. They're the new age square body.
Did the same thing but went with Rare Parts HD idler arm/bracket, pitman arm had cognito idler/brackets alread then added the tie rods with the red head steering box.
Outstanding Video! The Best part is your driving review after the install. The difference afterwerd. Your wife / girlfriend reviews would be good too. Thanks!
That beautiful red gmc is in desperate need of a solid axle swap👍🏿👍🏿 I did mine on my 08 gmc duramax dually and it was the best mod I did on my truck..no more busted cv boots, cv axles, weak tie rods alignment was always a headache with the IFS junk, the amount of moving parts in the front end was ridiculous The amount of room under my truck when I need to work on it with the IFS gone is unreal 👍🏿
How do you do that, with which axle and what else is involved?
@@sean.g4516
I bought the solid axle swap kit from WFO Concepts in Aurburn California they have everything you need to do the swap, I however source my own axle the best axle to find is a Dana super 60 that came out of a 2017 and newer Ford superduty because those axles have a bigger 10" ring gear 1550 steering ujoints 3.5" axle tube with 1/2" wall, 35 spline inner and outer axle shafts and bigger bearings...I luckily got my axle from ebay with everything on it from hub to hub for $700. You can do the swap yourself like I did in my driveway however the main tools you'll need is a welder and oxy/acetylene torch to cut out the front end everything else can be done with basic hand tools...the only down fall to the swap you'll lose your soft ride that the IFS has however there's alot less moving parts way stronger front end plenty of room to work on your front end if needed, front end stays lined up I haven't lined my front end in 2.5 years and my truck still drives straight
@@sean.g4516
I bought the kit from WFO Concepts in Aurburn California they have everything you need to do the swap correctly. The main tools you'll need is a welder and oxy/acetylene torches to cut out the whole front end the rest is basic hand tools, I did my swap in my driveway it took 2 days to complete. The only downside to the swap is you'll loose the soft ride of IFS the good thing about the swap you'll have a muck stronger front end with way less moving parts and more room under the front end to work on in the future
Thanks for the content, helping decide what to do with my gear box and front end parts. Can you do a video or maybe you have on going from stock - the need for a single or dual steering stabilizer? Also a hydraulic steering ram if/when needed?
Love the video man, you should do more vids of your LLY!
Look into Cognito pitman/idler arm braces. They go under the center link to provide that added support. I did them on my OBS and it makes the truck drive so much better. That’s on top of Proforged pitman/idler arms and the idler arm bracket.
I had them on my LML. Kryptonite did not recommend the PISK with their upgraded idler and pitman arm
@@JWMontoya ahh, probably don’t need it. Those arms look beefy af!
@@JWMontoya you like the Redhead gearbox?
Yeah, they said PISK is recommended for stock idler and pitman.
@@JWMontoya I’m really enjoying mine
Does any aftermarket companies make pitman and idler arms with larger tapered-pins (the pins that insert into the center link)? I've had the stock one sheer off while driving (stock truck, leveled on 33's so not a whole lot of stress) so, in my experience, all of that extra 'beef' in the idler and pitman does nothing better to prevent pin sheer. Really hoping to find a set with larger tapered pins
Did you use the weld in support gusset?
Just got the Truck Build shirt for the giveaway...rock lights soon. Thanks.
Who would have ever thought truck mods would have ever turned into softcore porn🤣🤣
Idk what you’re taking about... 😳
@@JWMontoya when you were talking about putting the new redhead gearbox back in and spitting on the shaft in a joking laughing about it
for a 2018 sierra 1500 denali 7” fabtech lift, would you recommend kryptonite or Cognito UCA replacement?? or keep the oem??
So I got into a car accident with a truck the steering wheel would turn all the way around with the wheels staying in place..would it be the steering box.. I was thinking about getting it for a business. It's got a dump bed on it.. I have been wanting to do a residential interior demo business flip houses type stuff
Question and it’s probably an ignorant one.. if the boot on the gear box is compromised will that allow power steering fluid to leak out? I apologize. I’m getting a late start on mechanics.
What kind of dual steering stabilizer is that cause I haven't been able to find one for my truck
Kryptonite is a little over rated ya it looks beefed up but are the actual joints any better where it actually counts? Cuz the actual metal or arm pice I don’t think will make a difference being bigger it’s the actual joint that is gonna matter weather or not you have play in the wheel
You missing the Kryptonite tie rods that would make it completed kit.
Im planning on installing that same kryptonite kit on my 19' L5P.
Quick stupid question, do you really have to install the enforcement plate for the idler arm? Thus weld the plate to the frame?
Not really comfortable making welds to the frame. Love the content though. Congrats on your improved steering 🙏💪
It’s highly recommended that you do. Since your truck is new, you’d be okay just adding Idler and pitman support kit and not actually replacing your arms
@@JWMontoya 10-4 thanks man!
The brace looks like it bolts on and then welds in. Maybe just no welding?
7018 uphill no zigzagging just straight up and fill the holes. Just clean up the weld site to metal 1st. Once cooled, hit with your favorite spray paint.
How's redhead still? I've heard that the Blue-top brand is better
And alignment is supposed to be adjusted with full weight...
Can I have this done on my 2018 Silverado LT 1500? I’m from STATEN Island NY are you near
Wow those are some seriously nice looking and super beefy parts. 👍👍👍
Im going to have to do something like this real soon
Very nice but to others watching it’s rare to have to replace a gearbox due to play in steering. Chevy has an adjustment on the gearbox for that play. I would also replace the steering knuckle first as well as any other bushings in the steering shaft. Of course front end has to be in top shape as mentioned in this video
Most gearboxes that need replacing are also bc they leak like mine 👍
@@JWMontoya what tie end rods do you have?
What head unit is that and how much static comes through
I have a cheap one and it makes a lot of static noise on my lly
Could red head gear box fit a 6.0 Silverado gas
Does this only work if the truck is lifted? or will work on stock height?
Works on stocks trucks as well
@@JWMontoya Thanks
How’s your breaking? Is there any play after the gearbox swap? Swap out my oem power steering with a PSC pump and now my brakes are really spongy. I’ve tried bleeding out multiple times and still the same way.
Gear box was solid and brakes felt normal
How has the Redhead held up? I need to replace my OEM gear box on my lifted LBZ on 37's and Im reading a lot of mix reviews on Redhead boxes... Any suggestions?
Still going strong
I need to do pitman and steering box. Thinking PSC, hows your redhead holding up?
Redhead has been holding up fine
What year gear box’s did you get
have some kryptonite parts on my lml, worst mistake ive made in years
Is it a 4t or 3t redhead??
My 2005 Hummer H2 Sport Utility Truck has loose steering even after replacing both wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies in the front in August 2022. Cost me $1,350 at Tire Discounter. Never going there again because they charge $140 per hour labor. They did not fix everything I asked. Wish I could find a really good automotive mechanic shop on the far East side of Cincinnati.
I’m in cinci also, just bought a kryptonite package
What kind of mechanic corret an alignment because it’s not looking right with the trucl lifted ☹️
Any issues with the idler arm hitting trans cooler lines?
Nope.
Why didn’t you weld the plate on to the frame?
We just didn’t have a welder at the time
Does kryptonite make 2 WD parts as well..
Yup
Do you have a link to your steering stabilizer kit ?
It’s on the BDS website
@@JWMontoya can you help us out with that part number for the dual stabilizing kit from BDS as I can’t seem to find it on there website. Thank you
Hey man, how’s your 2020 l5p holding up?? any issues?
no issues at all
@@JWMontoya Good deal. Keep us updated. Just broke down and bought a 2021 duramax and praying it holds up good bc this will be the last truck I buy for a while
How has red head been for you 3 years later
I bought a redhead during covid. Couldn’t get an ax delco. Redhead wasn’t right from day one and didn’t last a year on a farm truck.
Sucks to hear that…
@3:28 lmao that’s what she said be carful she might run off with Tyrone
I had problems with my lines too. They were a bitch.
lol, you vs the guy she says not to worry about
First time watching this channel; truck look like shit with that set up what a simple way to ruin a beautiful truck but these dudes vibe is cool asf
Lol just like my lmm
Yeah.. unfortunately every Duramax models 😭
Those wheels and tires do you steering absolutely no good. The proof is in the pudding
Why would you disrespect your mechanic like that. Not cool man. He is doing something for you that you are not capable of doing. I stopped watching at that point
Bc he’s my friend and we mess with each other here.. I can’t believe you think that’s messing with him in a bad way 😂
Lmfao where did he disrespect him 😂😂 you wouldn’t make it in a shop you little snowflake ❄️ there friends.
Didn’t watch this to see you goof off.
I'm watching this video naked!