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GRIMSS · 03-01-2011, 08:29 PM

Anyone looked into using a different steering box on there AD-s10 swap? The s10 manual steering looks to be shorter. Unisteer has a bolt in rack for the s-10 if you've got a lot of $$$.

Thinking maybe a less hacking on the sheetmetal and radiator fab work.

54 jimmy · 03-01-2011, 09:15 PM

good luck finding a manual box. i have been looking for one myself. when i do find one they want $150.00 for them i can get a reman for 30 bucks more. the only difference is the box is a little shorter but the stub shaft makes it the same length as the power box. jeep cherokees and wranglers use the same box from 84 to 93 if you can find one again.

blitz'd · 03-01-2011, 11:50 PM

Why do you want a different box? Smaller? Most of the GM boxes are the same. GM metrics and camaros I know will work if you use a S10 pitman arm.

Im running a ZQ8 (s10 sport suspension) box on mine. It has a tighter ratio same as the camaros.

GRIMSS · 03-02-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blitz'd

Why do you want a different box?

Smaller.

Dan Bowles · 03-02-2011, 09:05 AM

I haven't had any problem finding manual boxes. Must be where you are located. They are still in the way of the radiator, by the way.

blitz'd · 03-02-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

I haven't had any problem finding manual boxes. Must be where you are located. They are still in the way of the radiator, by the way.

Yup, the only way you are going to get around that is rack and pinion. I knew it would be a problem so I got a smaller aluminum radiator.

GRIMSS · 03-02-2011, 06:09 PM

I was thinking it might save a little of the sheet metal cutting, but since the manual uses the same 3 bolt mount it would be in the same location.

55dude · 03-04-2011, 08:18 PM

look for s-10's that came with 4cyl. the box is small enough to give you added clearance you need.

MrDude_1 · 03-07-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 55dude

look for s-10's that came with 4cyl. the box is small enough to give you added clearance you need.

the 4cyl and 6cyl S10s came with the same steering boxes.
the only option that changes the size is manual vs power steering.

55dude · 03-08-2011, 08:14 PM

if you do some further checking you will find the 4 cyl boxes are smaller, reason being they were manual! never came across a 4 cyl s-10 with power steering. anyone?

MrDude_1 · 03-08-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 55dude

if you do some further checking you will find the 4 cyl boxes are smaller, reason being they were manual! never came across a 4 cyl s-10 with power steering. anyone?

I owned one.
Was probably the best truck I owned too.. bought it for 300, did the headgasket/waterpump, drove it for 4 years, then sold it for 500 when the engine let go...

Should have just fixed it, was a good truck.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 03-10-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

good luck finding a manual box. i have been looking for one myself. when i do find one they want $150.00 for them i can get a reman for 30 bucks more. the only difference is the box is a little shorter but the stub shaft makes it the same length as the power box. jeep cherokees and wranglers use the same box from 84 to 93 if you can find one again.

I have an S10 manual box that I bought for my Malibu but never used. I would let it got for $100 + shipping.

**WIDESIDE72** · 03-10-2011, 09:59 PM

$1049!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Unisteer/668/8...oductId=829284

03-01-2011, 08:29 PM	#1
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	AD-s10 steering box swap Anyone looked into using a different steering box on there AD-s10 swap? The s10 manual steering looks to be shorter. Unisteer has a bolt in rack for the s-10 if you've got a lot of $$$. Thinking maybe a less hacking on the sheetmetal and radiator fab work. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-01-2011, 09:15 PM	#2
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap good luck finding a manual box. i have been looking for one myself. when i do find one they want $150.00 for them i can get a reman for 30 bucks more. the only difference is the box is a little shorter but the stub shaft makes it the same length as the power box. jeep cherokees and wranglers use the same box from 84 to 93 if you can find one again. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

03-01-2011, 11:50 PM	#3
blitz'd vintage car junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 217	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap Why do you want a different box? Smaller? Most of the GM boxes are the same. GM metrics and camaros I know will work if you use a S10 pitman arm. Im running a ZQ8 (s10 sport suspension) box on mine. It has a tighter ratio same as the camaros. __________________ 1950 chevy truck, s10 swap, bagged, v8, 18s My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392761

03-02-2011, 09:05 AM	#5
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap I haven't had any problem finding manual boxes. Must be where you are located. They are still in the way of the radiator, by the way.

03-02-2011, 06:09 PM	#7
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap I was thinking it might save a little of the sheet metal cutting, but since the manual uses the same 3 bolt mount it would be in the same location. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap look for s-10's that came with 4cyl. the box is small enough to give you added clearance you need.

03-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#10
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap if you do some further checking you will find the 4 cyl boxes are smaller, reason being they were manual! never came across a 4 cyl s-10 with power steering. anyone?

03-10-2011, 09:59 PM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: AD-s10 steering box swap $1049! http://www.jegs.com/i/Unisteer/668/8...oductId=829284



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