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Steering Box & Components
Fix Your Classic VW Steering the Right Way — The First Time
The steering box is the foundation of predictable steering. Use this page to remove the guesswork and choose the best path for your build.
Built on quality-controlled OEM VW cases. Nothing Chinese. Components selected to meet or exceed OEM standards.
Recommended for most drivers
PRObuilt Steering Box
Halo product: maximum steering precision
Built for the tightest steering feel and long-term reliability using premium internal components and a stronger cap engineered to prevent the common OEM failure point.
- NOS German bearings, roller shaft, worm gear, new seals and gaskets
- Hard-anodized 6061 billet cap — ~40% tougher than OEM to resist cracking
- Powder-coated OEM VW case that passes quality control
- Blueprinted assembly for predictable feel and durability
- Best choice when you want steering confidence and the “done once” solution
OEM-level restoration
ECObuilt Steering Box
Best value: rebuilt to meet/exceed OEM spec
Built on the same OEM VW box, restored to factory-level performance with quality-controlled original worm gears and a factory cap, in a raw finish.
- OEM VW case rebuilt to meet or exceed OEM standards
- NOS roller bearings, new seals and gaskets
- Factory cap, raw finish (value-focused)
- Rebuilt roller with new roller wheel
- Ideal when budget is priority but quality still matters
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Pick the statement that matches your goal. We’ll take you to the right solution.
I want the best steering feel possible Recommended: PRObuilt (tightest feel, strongest cap, done-once solution) I want reliable steering at the best value Recommended: ECObuilt (OEM-level restoration, raw finish, factory cap) I want the best long-term solution Recommended: PRObuilt (prevents common cap failure and restores precision)
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ECObuilt vs PRObuilt — What Actually Matters
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Why We Created PRObuilt Steering Boxes
After rebuilding thousands of original VW steering boxes, we found two primary causes of steering degradation: internal wear and cap failure.
PRObuilt solves both using NOS German internal components and a hard-anodized 6061 billet cap engineered to exceed OEM strength. This delivers steering precision and reliability that a standard rebuild cannot.
ECObuilt restores OEM performance at the best value using the same OEM VW case, NOS bearings, new seals and gaskets, and quality-controlled original worm gears. Both options meet Airkewld quality control standards.
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The Steering Box Is the Foundation of Your Steering System
Most steering problems are a stack-up: steering box wear, tie rod ends, pitman arm fit, steering damper control, and clamp integrity. Replacing individual parts helps. Installing a professionally matched set solves the problem completely.
For advanced buyers
Individual Components (Quality Controlled)
Tie rod ends, steering dampers, pitman arms, and clamps selected to meet or exceed OEM standards. Nothing Chinese. Scroll below to shop components.