Topic: Jeep Steering Box?
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I seem to remember someone mentioning using a Jeep steering box in a post I read some time ago here. Since a front end rebuild is next on my to do list I am looking at options and pricing stuff right now. I seem to remember something about the ratio being different or something. I'm not sure how bad mine is yet, but I do have some play in the steering. I've taken some lash out of the box after I cleaned it out and packed it with grease. I'm hoping new bushings and tie rod ends and stuff will tighten mine up. I'm just wondering about this Jeep thing. 
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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....
I'd go with the rack/pinion deal meself, too, if I had to....
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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.
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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.
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]
aceinthehole 2009-06-22 14:30:45
Well Lonnie, the 1st one I ever saw installed was on an early model C3 '68 vert w/427 no power steering (you can order a unit for or without p/s) and headers w/sidepipes. I met the guy at the 07 C3 gathering at Carson City. He came up from San Diego. Don't know if he is currently a member. I'm sure there are others that remember him, his car was pretty popular at the meet. He loved it too. And don't forget "Corvette Specialties" gives a hundred bucks off the price for being C3VR members. Sweet deal.
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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
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
In fact when my Son crashed the jeep and the front end had to be replaced - the repair shop used a straight - GM box -
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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....
At least, that's what I've heard.
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....
At least, that's what I've heard.
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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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Dude! You've sure been doin' you're homework 
. Very Impressive. Most "pros" don't know what you do . I'm so pleased to have made your aquaintance. Carry on my brother, but please don't burn out.
. Very Impressive. Most "pros" don't know what you do . I'm so pleased to have made your aquaintance. Carry on my brother, but please don't burn out.Jimmy B.
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