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Old 10-31-2013, 02:17 PM   #1
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Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

Hey guys, I sure hope someone can help me on this. I was told by the PO that it was a 78 or so Trans Am clip, but I'm thinking it may be Camero. However the sway bar is pretty big. I need to replace the steering box as it has too much slop for me (about 1"-1.5") at the steering wheel). I've checked and the slop is all in the box and nowhere else. How can I identify? I know it steers pretty quick but don't know the ratio 12-1 or 14-1. Any help would be appreciated. I don't post much, but I do a lot of reading and searches here. A great site.

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Old 10-31-2013, 02:33 PM   #2
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

My first guess was Camaro/Firebird since the Trans Am is the same thing, I would say the PO is correct. Go down to the local parts store and ask to look at a steering box for the '78 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am or '78 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, they are same front suspension... If it appears to be the same, most likely the PO was correct.
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Old 10-31-2013, 07:01 PM   #3
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

The 12.7 boxes will usually have a Z cast into them by the top cover. How many turns lock to lock?
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Old 10-31-2013, 07:40 PM   #4
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

I had a 74 Z28 that I put 455 HO Trans Am stabilizer bars and steering box on. It was straight bolt on. I would think in 78 they would still be similar
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Old 11-01-2013, 12:20 AM   #5
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

I think the lower control arm bushings changed around 75-76. The early will still interchange with late just different outside diameter on the bushings.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:20 AM   #6
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

Thanks Guys for the replys. It's good to know the Trans Am and Camero are pretty much the same. I'll pull it out and head to various local parts stores, Napa I've found has had the most knowledged help in the past. The others always have to look it up. At least thats the way it is around here, Thanks again.

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Old 11-02-2013, 02:57 AM   #7
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Re: Help Identify Front Clip and Steering Box

Both the camaro and firebird are f bodies,They shared a ton between them from suspension and half the sheet metal is the same.The z28 and trans am both had pretty much the same upgraded suspension set up.If you want a laugh the x body aka nova used the same front subframe as a f body but the bumper mounts was different.
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