4x4 steering gear interchange? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

robby · 03-03-2003, 12:32 AM

Will a later model steering box work on a 69 or 70 GMC K10?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-03-2003, 10:28 AM

I know that the 4x4's up through 78 will directly interchange. I am not sure after that, but they can be made to work.

Jim

Pont · 03-03-2003, 10:38 AM

Like Mudder said on the 4X4 board, you may have an issue with rag-joint splines but it can still be done relatively easy. As far as mounting goes, it will bolt directly to the frame. If you ever consider building a crossover steering setup, make sure you get a late model 2wd steering box with pitman arm.

robby · 03-04-2003, 12:02 AM

Thanks, I'll ask here too. What if I just leave the rag joint on the later model box?

03-03-2003, 12:32 AM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	4x4 steering gear interchange? Will a later model steering box work on a 69 or 70 GMC K10? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

03-03-2003, 10:38 AM	#3
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Like Mudder said on the 4X4 board, you may have an issue with rag-joint splines but it can still be done relatively easy. As far as mounting goes, it will bolt directly to the frame. If you ever consider building a crossover steering setup, make sure you get a late model 2wd steering box with pitman arm. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-04-2003, 12:02 AM	#4
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	Thanks, I'll ask here too. What if I just leave the rag joint on the later model box? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

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03-03-2003, 10:28 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I know that the 4x4's up through 78 will directly interchange. I am not sure after that, but they can be made to work. Jim



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