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| | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 48 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 48 | Hello Stovebolters,
First time posting. I have a 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton I'm rebuilding and inquiring about using the Toyota 4x4 mini steering box from 1979-85. I have reviewed a number of posts and think this would be the best option for me. I plan to keep the solid axle front end, use a 350 SBC, 700r4 and have fitted the front disc brake conversion. I saw that Sammy Borders has a 1936 Chevy truck in a 2010 thread which looked like to have the Toyota box and possibly was mounted in the original hole as the old steering box. Here are my questions:
Can the Toyota box work on a 1946 Chevy truck w/ minimal fabrication?
What needs to be done to make the Toyota box compatible to a GM steering pump?
Does any company have a kit for pre-1947 Chevy trucks using this pump? I've check CPP, Brother's, Jim Carter, etc.
Is the conversion worth the expense and labor (headache)? I'm not concerned with turning at a stop as much as how it will handle going highway speeds.
I appreciate any words of wisdom and any details you may have Mr. Borders about your conversion.
Thanks,
Bill
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 | Bill,
I have installed the Toyota steering box (kit) on my 56 pickup, several other TF trucks and a 56 Ford F100 pickup. They work well in these applications without any problems. I installed mine in 2000 and it still performs great for parking and highway driving as well.
The Toyota box operates at about 900 psi while the standard GM pump produces about 1300 psi. The GM pump pressure can be reduced by installing a shim washer kit in the pressure regulator. The kit is available from aftermarket hot rod suppliers.
I cannot give any guidance regarding your 46 as I am not familiar with the frame mounting configuration.
I obtained the kits I have installed from ABS Power Brake in Orange, CA. I'm sure they can give you some guidance on your year truck as they specialize in these type conversions.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 48 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 48 | Fred,
Thanks for your advice! I will check in with ABS. If anyone else has knowledge to share, it would be greatly appreciated.
Bill | | |
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