M 80 sheppard steering box replacement

[gdroberson]

has any one had a sheppard steering box replaced withe a TRW if so do you know what the part no. was thanks

[Dr4Film]

 

[gdroberson]

I need to find out if there is a TRW box that will replace the sheppard r80

[Dr4Film]

There is a person at the Weller Truck Parts main distribution plant that can answer your question. His name is Brent. They are located in  Grand Rapids Michigan.

[gdroberson]

thanks will give hem a call monday

[Dr4Film]

He is the Monacoers contact person and will give you a discount on the cost of the TRW Steering box when you let him know that you are a member. Kudos to Craig French for setting this up as Craig is the one that did most of the background work evaluating the Sheppard Steering box and the conversion to the TRW Steering Box.

When I had mine done I contacted Brent who ordered the correct TRW box based on what Sheppard Box I had on my Windsor. Paid for it plus a core charge and he sent it to the Tampa Weller plant who then delivered it to Josam's in Orlando. Josam's did the swap for me including the new pitman arm that was needed. Once Weller had the old Sheppard box back they sent me a credit on my CC for the core charge.

[jacwjames]

Have you checked all the physical connections to the steering box to make sure there is no play in any of the joints/pins etc.

I know there is not much if any adjustment on the Sheppard but I'd rule out any other problems before changing out the steering box.  If you can't find any other problems then changing to a TRW is the way to go.

[gdroberson]

going to call tomorrow  and thanks

[gdroberson]

OK does anyone  have brents last name at Weller Truck parts thanks

[Dr4Film]

Brent Hofstra
Assistant Team Leader in steering department
Grand Rapids, MI
616-724-3762
bhofstra@wellertruck.com

This is information dated back to 2016

Edited November 29, 2021 by Dr4Film

[gdroberson]

Thanks put in a call have to wait on a call back

[Russgh]

Curious to know what it cost.  I hand the Sheppherd rebuilt on my 03 Diplomat at Redlands Truck & RV the cost nearly $2700. Steering is much better but still has a tendency to wander.

[gdroberson]

called Weller truck yesterday left 2 messages still no call back will post when I can get the info

[gdroberson]

OK just talked to steering department at Weller they have no replacement for the m80 that will work and a rebuild is a crap shoot

[Russgh]

You might want to talk to Mike Bronzoni at Redlands Truck & RV. He can address the quality of the rebuild from a company they use. He said the rebuild was much better than the original.  When they rebuilt it I had a Safe T plus added as well. Steering and handling much better.  As I mentioned before it still has a tendency to wander a bit. 

Mike's number is 909-792-0314

[gdroberson]

thanks I will give them a call

[Guest CjnCook]

First off let me say thanks to all the attendees at the 2022 Rally at Lazydays. Many new friends and impossible to quantify the enormous amount of experience and knowledge driving Monacos across the US. Makes newbies like me so very grateful to be in your company. And know to my question. Can you tell from the picture what model steering box I have?  Assuming it's a Sheppard since it doesn't have an adjustment. 

[gdroberson]

it is raised letters right right above the arm in your pic but looks to be a sheppard 80 if it has 3 bolts holding it on I think the 100 has 4 bolts