Emergency: Steering box help
 

Hey guys, decided wednesday to take my truck on a 160 mile trip. Well when i got here the truck started making this squeak when i moved the steering wheel. well i under there and the frame is cracked all along the lower bolts there is only one bolt holding the steering box on. im kind of worried if i will beable to make it home or not. what is every ones thoughts on this. having the truck towed 160 miles is out of the question.

Re: Emergency: Steering box help
 

There are reinforcement plates that you can buy for it. Not that it helps right now but maybe when you get back

Re: Emergency: Steering box help
 

Go buy some new bolts and drive it home, then repair it like above when you get home

Re: Emergency: Steering box help
 

Been there... done that.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1138988561

You could have someone weld up the crack and you should be able to make it home where you can do a proper repair (reinforce plate and brace).