New cheap ebay steering box

nothing wrong with getting a part and looking it over can always return it if it doesnt seem capable of the job

Yeah, the parts that fail are usually on the outside, and flaws aren't typically hidden by a thick layer of chrome plating. Go for it.

I agree with jos51700. I am not going to take a chance on a made in China garbage steering box.

He's going to visually inspect it, you're good. He can tell if the metal surface hardness is up to spec, if there are any flaws in the in the castings or forgings (forgings? China? Yeah, probably). Ductility? Fracture Toughness? Fatigue strength? Crystalline structure? Alloy composition? Lubricant suitability?

No sweat. He'll look it over for thirty seconds, maybe even a minute before he slaps it in. It'll be fine. If it fails, he'll just pull over.

Besides, it's got a warranty!

Right?