L175 steering

[knibloe]

I have a L175. The steering has gone out for the third time in 12 years. I think it is time to replace the whole assembly not just the bearings. An internet search shows that I can get an aftermarket assembly for about $425 and calling my local dealer it will be $800. I am leery of the aftermarket. I saw at least one review where it didn't fit properly. The dealer price of $800 makes me want to just throw another set of bearing in and live with the sloppy steering. Any thoughts out there?

 

[knibloe]

Has anyone out there replaced the whole steering assembly on a Kubota L 175? Was it genuine Kubota parts or aftermarket? Any advice?

 

[rbargeron]

I have a L175. The steering has gone out for the third time in 12 years. I think it is time to replace the whole assembly not just the bearings. An internet search shows that I can get an aftermarket assembly for about $425 and calling my local dealer it will be $800. I am leery of the aftermarket. I saw at least one review where it didn't fit properly. The dealer price of $800 makes me want to just throw another set of bearing in and live with the sloppy steering. Any thoughts out there?

The L175 had a couple different steering versions. There are a few used L175 parts listed at Wengers - maybe you've looked there already. The main shaft seems like an important wear part.