Blue Top or Red Top steering gear?

[DirtyWood]

Based on the current state of both companies is there a better choice or maybe a less risky choice?
I've also had great luck with NAPA steering gears so by no means am I dead set on a Blue/Red top product.

 

[Nero]

I don't know how much truth there is to it, but I heard there was some sort of dispute with the techs from red top and the owner, and they all left to go make blue top instead.

 

[Black dawg]

Seems like there has always been drama there. Wonder if its intentional.......

Have used a couple of the blue top boxes in superdutys, and they have been awesome.

 

[hce]

Installed a redtop in a f-250. Was cheap and purchased a Lars for a ranger. There both the same box. I like the Lars better and it is better priced.

 

[Brian VT]

My red top has been leaking since day 1.

 

[DirtyWood]

I don't know how much truth there is to it, but I heard there was some sort of dispute with the techs from red top and the owner, and they all left to go make blue top instead.

That's what I've gathered from various online sources but who knows. Seems like every company turns out a DOA unit sooner or later and I just try to stack the odds in my favor if i can.

 

[u2slow]

I wont buy a 'boutique' steering box.

Good used, rebuild my own, or local rebuilder for me.

 

[DirtyWood]

Just checked prices and the BlueTop is only $50 more than most remans I've found. Boutique or not their price is very competitive.