MMH
Gold Member
I broke the steering box on my MFWD B9200. It has manual steering and not the power steering. Started calling around to see what a replacement will cost and am getting serious sticker shock - the prices for the assembly are anywhere from $1200 to $1700. I guess that I am going to tear into the box & see if I can replace broken parts (gears/balls/etc.).
Also, I am going to start investigating what other steering boxes would fit. I found a 7300 steering box - would this work?
What about converting to power steering. Saw a couple of kits on the internet. One is designed for the 7300 so I don't know if it would work on my tractor, but I am guessing that with some minor fabrication that I can get it to work. The other kit is designed for my tractor, but is not in stock (will take 3 to 6 weeks) and it looks as if my steering gear needs to be intact.
Looking for suggestions. I need my tractor NOW and do not want to spend $1700 to get it back!
Thanks.
Also, I am going to start investigating what other steering boxes would fit. I found a 7300 steering box - would this work?
What about converting to power steering. Saw a couple of kits on the internet. One is designed for the 7300 so I don't know if it would work on my tractor, but I am guessing that with some minor fabrication that I can get it to work. The other kit is designed for my tractor, but is not in stock (will take 3 to 6 weeks) and it looks as if my steering gear needs to be intact.
Looking for suggestions. I need my tractor NOW and do not want to spend $1700 to get it back!
Thanks.