Well, I'm not familiar with the jeep steering box transfer, but if you don't care about staying factory perfect, rack and pinion is the only way to go. Makes it feel like a new car. I had a close ratio steering box on mine, and though the ratio on the Steeriods unit came pretty close (and it is said to be the tightest ratio on the market) it wasn't quite as tight and I lost a couple of feet in the turning radius, but I love the new characteristics. It's even more fun to drive now. I'll never go back.

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I , too, have seen someone here post about installing a gearbox from a Yeep on their Shark. I can't remember who it was, tho...
I'd go with the rack/pinion deal meself, too, if I had to....


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I installed the Steeroids rack and pinion for similiar reasons and am very satisfieds with the results

My car does not have power steering. What does that do to my options. Do they make a Manuel rack and pinion set up? How much trouble would it be to install a power steering system on a big block with headers.

Just outta curosity why would somebody install a Jeep gearbox? I would think with all of the gearboxes GM has made there would be one similar of the same on another model.

Likewise I would think finding a rebuilt or take off of the same gearbox in a person price range entirely possible.

Only exception would be if it were a hot setup and the were some immediate advantage.



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[QUOTE=bio11]My car does not have power steering. What does that do to my options. Do they make a Manuel rack and pinion set up? How much trouble would it be to install a power steering system on a big block with headers.[/QUOTE] aceinthehole2009-06-22 14:30:45

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[QUOTE=Tuxblacray]Just outta curosity why would somebody install a Jeep gearbox? I would think with all of the gearboxes GM has made there would be one similar of the same on another model.

Likewise I would think finding a rebuilt or take off of the same gearbox in a person price range entirely possible.

Only exception would be if it were a hot setup and the were some immediate advantage.

[/QUOTE] My  Jeep YJ steering box was made by GM - So maybe the "Jeep"  box was really a GM product

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[QUOTE=That Tux feller]Just outta curosity why would somebody install a Jeep gearbox? I would think with all of the gearboxes GM has made there would be one similar of the same on another model.[/QUOTE] 


The particular Yeep gearbox in question is basically a bolt-in deal...no muss/no fuss. It is a power steering set-up that does away with the ram on the bottom. The PS lines run from the pump to the gearbox, just like a "normal" car. It's supposed to be an easy way to install PS on non-power Corvettes, as all of the lower linkage stays the same...no changes....
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] It is a power steering set-up that does away with the ram on the bottom. The PS lines run from the pump to the gearbox, just like a "normal" car. It's supposed to be an easy way to install PS on non-power Corvettes, as all of the lower linkage stays the same...no changes....At least, that's what I've heard.  [/QUOTE]  

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Thanks Joel I gotcha now..... Circa CJ style..... which were AMC made items I believe. Jeeps historically have been a Hodge Podge of autoparts.

I have never looked at the YJ style guts so I wasn't familiar with them. Although I am by no means surprised it they "borrowed' a few items from GM.

I have built several large CJ's (Not to the extent of Brutha Nutzies Monster) and totally love the versatility of the beast.

Given Joels example I can see where this would be a low budget swap and make good sense for an easy bolt on, non OEM, lookie Maw ah kin turn da wheel wit one fanger kinda mod....... Tuxblacray2009-06-23 03:54:25

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Joel if I have this right...I would install a power steering pump and this Jeep gearbox and hoses and that's it? That is certainly an interesting option. I will see if I can get anymore info on this here on my end. That would sure be an option some of us here could take advantage of. 

From what I unnerstand, yes...it's supposed to be that simple. I do not know this to be 100% true, so we can't assume that doing anything on a Shark would be that simple...
I'll see if I can locate the info on it somewhere...


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I remember seeing threads on this a couple of years ago on the Corvette Action Center boards.  The advantage the Jeep/GM box has over the Steeroids is it is a hell of a lot cheaper.  I think you have to modify the steering arm, but the box apparently bolts right in.  

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I'm wondering about what year model Jeep this thing would come off of, and did somebody say CJ. Since my Corvette is a 72 I'm thinking maybe about that same era.

Probably off a 90's Cherokee.

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