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454 MAKES IT ROAR
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Essex, U.K
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Time For A New Power Steering Box.
Looking for advice on where to buy a P.S.B....need to replace my stock box, I was looking at the one that CPP carries, has anyone had experience with a CPP box? or has anyone got any recommendations on other stockists that I could check out?
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6066MSB.htm Thanks.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
This is where I bought mine http://www.powersteeringpros.com but I think they are in San Diego, California. The shipping may get pricey if they ship international. I bought a quick ratio box but have read those boxes are fewer turns lock to lock not because they are quicker, but because they move your steering gear a shorter distance, making your turning radius larger. I don't know if that is true (I hope not), I haven't driven my truck with the new box installed.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
I installed a 73 up box in mine. It is 3.5 instead of 4.5 Lock to Lock. The spindle still hits the stops on both control arms so the turning radius is not affected. I have not driven the truck more than around the block after replacing the box so I have no feedback as far as handling goes. I got mine from a wrecking yard. I believe 73-78 is a direct bolt in replacement. 79-86 will also bolt in but they have metric o-ring style fitting for the hoses. If you use one of the 79-86 boxes you will either need adapters or you will need to change your hoses as well.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
I have a 81 on up installed on my truck, it has the o ring style fitting on it so now im trying to find a place to make a custom hose...
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
Sometimes if there is room u can cut the end off swap the tube nut and re-flare one end,(double flare). You might be able to swap out the regulator in the back your pump from an "o-ring stye pump" and use a newer year p.s. line.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
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Both good options. I have also heard tale that you can pull the flair out of your old box and install it in the metric box. I have not actually seen this done but word is the metric threads are close enough to the standard threads that the standard hose fittings will actually screw in.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
Why are you needing to replace?
If it's leaking, I replaced the seals in the input shaft and the pitman shaft on mine. Fairly easy to do but just be aware that some rebuild shops will not accept a core that's been messed with. However, a salvage yard one is around $20 around here. I have two boxes. One is 2.5 lock to lock and one that is about 3.5 lock to lock. The 2.5 was okay but a little squirrely on the highway. I am now using the 3.5 on my 68 GMC truck and like it better. |
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
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![]() I'll buy from Wes he has always been great to me and never had an issue with shipping to the U.K, I could use any of the other suppliers suggested but as soon as I hit the international shipping button it all goes tits up, with over the top shipping charges, or they won't ship to anywhere as extreme as the U.K. ![]() Thanks guys for all the help.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
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Ya the pos po welded the end on for the o ring fitting an never told me so I had to research like crazy an run around to figure what the hell was going on with my set up... Id never do that to someone but o well at least I know now... Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
I have a 70 panel with a regular (4 1/4 lock-lock) p.s.b. drives good, and i have a 67 Sub with a box from a SS454 pick-up (3 1/4 L-L). the closer ratio is a little more responsive, requires a tiny more effort to turn, but a great upgrade.
Both go full turn by the wall, no there`s no turning radius issues.
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Re: Time For A New Power Steering Box.
I bought mine from O'Reillys. Just a stock replacement unit. With my old one traded as a core, I think it was $130. I have not had a problem with it, and have driven the truck daily for several months now with the new (rebuilt) box.
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