steering box rebuild

I'm rebuilding my steering box (70 cuda manual box) I called steer and gear to see if they sold the parts or just do rebuilds. They said they will sell the parts but they size the balls in worm gear and bearings and fix some things in the case that will be worn. Does this sound legit or just a sales pitch. They also said the 20:1 gear will make the car very hard to turn and recommend not using it. Anybody used steer and gear or have any opinions on the 20:1 gear.

I do believe the higher end re-builders - Firm Feel and Steer and Gear - do take extra steps to fit and/or re-size parts for a tight and durable box. That's the benefit vs an available parts store rebuild. How much of that is needed on your particular box, I have no idea... it might turn out great with a basic rebuild or not.

I have no idea what shape the box is in. The car was apart when I bought it. The price seems fair but if I could get away with a reseal it would save me $225.00. I can rebuild it but I don't know what to look for.

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I can rebuild it but I don't know what to look for.

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no offense, but of you don't know what to look for, how do you plan to do a quality rebuild? anybody can throw seals in a box, knowing what the check and how to properly set it up is another matter, don't you think?