1012th power steering thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10swb · 08-26-2007, 10:21 PM

What box would be better to get? I want the quicker ratio obviously.

AGR $339 +10 shipping and no core
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

ECE quick ratio box $299 + $40 core and ~ 30-40 shipping

Or Parts store rebuilt Price varies plus core

ThatOneBlue67 · 08-26-2007, 10:36 PM

I don't udnerstand what yo mean by "quicker ratio".

Here's the bottom line... I buy that sorta ting from a junkyard. They're almost the last thign to ever be faulty on these trucks and last forever. There's really no reason for them to leak (usually thats a pump problem, but mind you this is all just coming from my personal experiences).

If by "quicker ratio" you mean you want the turnign to be "easier", then you can go with a power gear box from a 73-87 chevy truck. Bolts up the same way and even LOOKS the sme, but you could turn your steering wheel with a pinky finger. I would not recommend this though, because driving on the freeway with it sucks. You have to two-hand it the entire time.

70c10swb · 08-26-2007, 10:47 PM

What i mean by quick ratio is less turn lock to lock. I think the stock one is 4.5 LTL and the after market/ newer 76? and up are 3.5 LTL. There is also variable ratio which is from my understanding turns easier going slow but stiffens up at highway speeds. But i may be wrong about that.

Edit: i found this in the link i posted "They have a firmer valving and appropriate ratio gearing for better handling and drivability at highway speeds" (about the veritable ratio)

About the junkyard box, I see where you are coming from. But i feel more comfortable with a new box.

Green Machine · 08-26-2007, 11:47 PM

I voted for "other" When the box started leaking on our 71 C20, we got a box from a 78 half ton. Fitting are not metric (fit right up), just get the rag joint with it too as the shafts are different diameter there. Swapped pitman arms and to the newer box and bolted right up. Best part was it only cost $25 and they took it off for that too. (and it doesn't leak). About 1 turn less lock to lock than the old box.

70c10swb · 08-27-2007, 08:57 PM

thanks

TTT

fastom · 08-29-2007, 01:00 AM

Early Classic has a nice box

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08-26-2007, 10:21 PM	#1
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	1012th power steering thread What box would be better to get? I want the quicker ratio obviously. AGR $339 +10 shipping and no core http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ECE quick ratio box $299 + $40 core and ~ 30-40 shipping Or Parts store rebuilt Price varies plus core __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

08-26-2007, 10:36 PM	#2
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: 1012th power steering thread I don't udnerstand what yo mean by "quicker ratio". Here's the bottom line... I buy that sorta ting from a junkyard. They're almost the last thign to ever be faulty on these trucks and last forever. There's really no reason for them to leak (usually thats a pump problem, but mind you this is all just coming from my personal experiences). If by "quicker ratio" you mean you want the turnign to be "easier", then you can go with a power gear box from a 73-87 chevy truck. Bolts up the same way and even LOOKS the sme, but you could turn your steering wheel with a pinky finger. I would not recommend this though, because driving on the freeway with it sucks. You have to two-hand it the entire time. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

08-26-2007, 10:47 PM	#3
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: 1012th power steering thread What i mean by quick ratio is less turn lock to lock. I think the stock one is 4.5 LTL and the after market/ newer 76? and up are 3.5 LTL. There is also variable ratio which is from my understanding turns easier going slow but stiffens up at highway speeds. But i may be wrong about that. Edit: i found this in the link i posted "They have a firmer valving and appropriate ratio gearing for better handling and drivability at highway speeds" (about the veritable ratio) About the junkyard box, I see where you are coming from. But i feel more comfortable with a new box. __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project) Last edited by 70c10swb; 08-26-2007 at 10:49 PM.

08-26-2007, 11:47 PM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: 1012th power steering thread I voted for "other" When the box started leaking on our 71 C20, we got a box from a 78 half ton. Fitting are not metric (fit right up), just get the rag joint with it too as the shafts are different diameter there. Swapped pitman arms and to the newer box and bolted right up. Best part was it only cost $25 and they took it off for that too. (and it doesn't leak). About 1 turn less lock to lock than the old box. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

08-27-2007, 08:57 PM	#5
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: 1012th power steering thread thanks TTT __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

08-29-2007, 01:00 AM	#6
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: 1012th power steering thread Early Classic has a nice box

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