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Southpa · 11-05-2005, 03:38 PM

I'm asking for a friend of mine. He has a '98 Chev Cheyenne w/ 4WD, 3/4 ton, 350 Vortec engine. He was asking if crack(s) in the frame rail near the steering box is a common problem on these trucks (and other 4X4's). And what might be available to remedy the problem.

Prerunner1982 · 11-05-2005, 07:02 PM

i know the 73-87 (91) trucks had this problem, not up on the 88+ trucks though..

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-10-2005, 05:10 AM

^ Yeah, what he said.
-Later

blaserman · 11-11-2005, 02:45 AM

I have heard that they all will crack after a while some faster if doing a lot of off roading.

87_Blazer · 11-11-2005, 09:49 PM

http://www.offroaddesign.com they have what you are looking for. A bolt in steering box brace AND a weld in brace also. If I were your friend I would get both kits; just for some added security. It is a small price to pay for your safety. You don't want that thing to let loose when you are going down the highway or around a turn..........

11-05-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	frame crack near steering box I'm asking for a friend of mine. He has a '98 Chev Cheyenne w/ 4WD, 3/4 ton, 350 Vortec engine. He was asking if crack(s) in the frame rail near the steering box is a common problem on these trucks (and other 4X4's). And what might be available to remedy the problem. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

11-05-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: frame crack near steering box i know the 73-87 (91) trucks had this problem, not up on the 88+ trucks though.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-10-2005, 05:10 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: frame crack near steering box ^ Yeah, what he said. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-11-2005, 02:45 AM	#4
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: frame crack near steering box I have heard that they all will crack after a while some faster if doing a lot of off roading. __________________ This is my best friend

11-11-2005, 09:49 PM	#5
87_Blazer Getcha' Pull!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Posts: 215	Re: frame crack near steering box http://www.offroaddesign.com they have what you are looking for. A bolt in steering box brace AND a weld in brace also. If I were your friend I would get both kits; just for some added security. It is a small price to pay for your safety. You don't want that thing to let loose when you are going down the highway or around a turn.......... __________________ Rest In Peace Dime

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