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| | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 | Hello, I am hoping someone can tell me what is the easiest replacement for the original steering box (other than a rebuilt OEM steering box).
I see lots of trucks at the shows that have replaced it with more modern replacements. My objective is to have less play in the steering wheel and I think this may help.
Thanks,
Dave
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Read something about using a Toyota steering box one time. Try searching that. Speedway sells various boxes. And of course, ask at the shows you attend.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | A few questions are in order. Are you after power steering? What are planning for the steering column (the original is part of the box)? What other alterations are you considering (V8, automatic trans)?
If you're just looking to eliminate the play in the steering, overhauling and readjusting the stock box is the easiest way.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 | No power steering needed. Thanks for the tips
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 68 | I talked to a guy at a cruise night who used a toyota steering box - he seemed pretty talented at fabricating it to make it work. I'd need something that would bolt-in with little modifications.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Hit your local yards, with some rough ideas in mind, be careful, though, different angles, etc., must be accounted for. Buy a used one you think will fit-perhaps none will fit-you might have to modify mount, arms, input, etc., if give up on that one, haven't spent much $. Try again. When happy, get a new or rebuilt one that works.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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