I'm needing to replace my steering box (non-power) for my 56 1/2 ton but have a couple of questions that I thought I'd put out there....

1) I spoke with a very helpful tech from American Classic and he said that boxes for 4 speeds are hard to come by. I could use a box for a 3 speed - the only difference is that it has a couple of holes for the mounting of the column shifter... I'm not sure if the holes are on the bottom or side. Worse comes to worse I suppose I could fill the holes... anyone use a 3 speed box for a 4 speed?

2) Shafts apparently come in two different lengths.. 33 (and change) or 36 (and change) I was told to measure right above where the shaft enters the box at the collar up to the steering wheel....

3) When I pull the box will the shaft drop out in the space between the axle and frame or is this a bigger job than I think??

Any other thoughts??

Thanks!

Larry Bear

55.5 Chevy 3100 Panel
In the Stovebolt Gallery