steering box replacement recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxnomore · 05-24-2007, 12:02 AM

It was bad enough that my truck had very loose steering, but now it's leaking power steering fluid all over the place. Both the Pitman arm seal and the input shaft seal are leaking 24-7.

Anyone have any tips on the best steering box for our trucks? Stock, or maybe one from a later year?

It's a 71 K20 by the way.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!

jsbgump · 05-24-2007, 01:16 AM

get one from AGR
http://www.agrperformance.com/

**Tom Vogel** · 05-24-2007, 10:07 AM

As long as you have to replace it, Id go with the quick ration replacement box from Early Classic Enterprises.

boot85 · 05-25-2007, 10:08 PM

A gearbox out of a 68-78 chevy 4WD will work. The better years would be 74-78 because of the variable ratio.

**truckdude239** · 05-26-2007, 12:11 AM

http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...pe=255&PTSet=A

direct replacement 152 buxs 50 buxs core charge returnable to nay advance auto checkers and somewhere lese

jimmydean · 05-26-2007, 01:12 AM

I pulled one out of a '75 when I pulled the motor with power pump as well. It was a direct bolt and was very nice. My truck was non-power to begin with.

hgs_notes · 05-26-2007, 07:57 AM

Why not just replace the seals? They sell them at Napa, and other places.
HG

05-24-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	steering box replacement recommendations It was bad enough that my truck had very loose steering, but now it's leaking power steering fluid all over the place. Both the Pitman arm seal and the input shaft seal are leaking 24-7. Anyone have any tips on the best steering box for our trucks? Stock, or maybe one from a later year? It's a 71 K20 by the way. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!

05-24-2007, 01:16 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: steering box replacement recommendations get one from AGR http://www.agrperformance.com/ __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-24-2007, 10:07 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: steering box replacement recommendations As long as you have to replace it, Id go with the quick ration replacement box from Early Classic Enterprises.

05-25-2007, 10:08 PM	#4
boot85 71 Chevy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 83	Re: steering box replacement recommendations A gearbox out of a 68-78 chevy 4WD will work. The better years would be 74-78 because of the variable ratio. __________________ 71 C10 72 C20 62 Chevy II 2DR HT

05-26-2007, 12:11 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: steering box replacement recommendations http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...pe=255&PTSet=A direct replacement 152 buxs 50 buxs core charge returnable to nay advance auto checkers and somewhere lese __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-26-2007, 01:12 AM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: steering box replacement recommendations I pulled one out of a '75 when I pulled the motor with power pump as well. It was a direct bolt and was very nice. My truck was non-power to begin with. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-26-2007, 07:57 AM	#7
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: steering box replacement recommendations Why not just replace the seals? They sell them at Napa, and other places. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

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