Straight Line Steering

After two-years of driving my FRESHLY REBUILT and TUNED 1973 Steering-Box - it just keeps getting better. I've a "Manual Steering" box on my work truck-and still recall the YEARS of having 6" of steering wheel play!! It's been worth EVERY DIME!! Thank You Straight Line Steering!! The tech I spoke with on the phone was congenial and professional. Completely-Happy is my review for Straight Line Steering out of San Jose California.

Jan 22, 2025 · Keith D. Bastek (Decor Modern Metals Inc.)

My nearly 45 year old Chevy K5 Blazer was ready for a steering box rebuild. They had the box rebuilt and back within a few days. They were busy but I asked for Friday and they had it ready by Friday. Friday evening I had the box back in and went for a drive. Everything was good. I have had this K5 for twenty-five years. It has never drove so nice. I should have had the steering box rebuilt on day one. Also, the counter guys at Staright Line have a good sense of humor. They cracked some jokes and took the extra time to answer my questions about steering box details. [Edit: it's been 4 years and after using a local transmission shop for a transmission and transfer case, I want to come back and say how much more I appreciate the work of Straightline--clean work, professional counter, paperwork done. Just excellence. I wish they did gearboxes.]

Sep 30, 2022 · Forest

I’ve been nursing my steering original box leak now on my 75 Camaro “that’s like 200 years old in human year lol” for a few years now, adding fluid every couple weeks then jacking up the car and cleaning the frame with brake cleaner and some rags. About a month ago the leak got bigger so it was time to pull it out. Why did I procrastinate so long? Well there are really only 3 options #1. Trading yours in for a rebuilt one “mine is a 2.75 quick ratio box, which is not easy to find, Plus after watching some videos of people who purchased rebuilt units and seen how there’s all kinds of issues and mistakes by “mass” rebuilders, that option was not going to happen. Option #2. Call a junk yard a buy a used one “ remember this is a 47 year old unit, how good could a used one possibly be?” Option #3. Rebuild it myself “which is what I was going to do” but if I find worn parts I would not know where to source them…. Well long story longer I was talking to a gear head about my problem he mentioned there’s a place that he uses quite a bit that will rebuild mine. Enter in option #4. Straight Line Steering. I called and told them my issues, they quoted me $375 for a rebuild. When I brought it in I spoke to who I believe is the owner, Mark (super nice guy) he told me if all goes well $325. I handed him the box and came back 4 four days later. Mark said he had to replace a internal part and just happened to have a good used one so he put it in at no additional cost. The bill was $325 + tax. Mark explained that my newly rebuilt original unit comes with a one-year warranty and they do pressure check it before releasing it to make sure there are no leaks. What more could I ask for. Places like this are few and far between these days, “ seriously folks it’s like finding a complete T- Rex skeleton in your backyard” to find someone who even has the knowledge to work on a 47 year old components, are hard workers making an honest living, are willing to bend over backwards for you, and have great customer service. Note this Business does everything power steering, even on newer vehicles, if it can be rebuilt they can do it. Hands down 5 stars through and through. So blessed to have old schoolers like this and business near me.

May 10, 2022 · Henry Martin

Very grateful for these guys. Really appreciate their expertise and advisement on upgrading the steering box in my ‘66 mustang! Loving the steering tightness, upgraded ratio and quality of the new box; they even gave it to me already centered and marked which made install a piece of cake.

Jul 19, 2022 · Braxton Gunter

Good service- professional atmosphere. I haven't tested the steering box yet but can't imagine having any issues- thanks guys for helping bail an old truck out.

May 15, 2024 · Craig Koala