K5 steering box on pickup? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joey-D · 02-23-2004, 11:40 PM

I am getting ready to buy 73-87 3/4 ton 4x4. But with big tires I have from experence there is no turning radius. Is it possible and if so how much work to mate a k5 box to a truck frame. The have such a better turning radius as we all know. I haven't looked at it up close, but was hoping one of ya'all would know off the top of your head.
Thanks,
Joe

**Captkaos** · 02-24-2004, 01:47 AM

They use the same exact steering box. In fact they use the same front suspension components. Blazer get their better turning radius from being shorter than the pickups by almost a foot in wheelbase.

02-23-2004, 11:40 PM	#1
Joey-D City's Articulation Ramp Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Missouri Posts: 452	K5 steering box on pickup? I am getting ready to buy 73-87 3/4 ton 4x4. But with big tires I have from experence there is no turning radius. Is it possible and if so how much work to mate a k5 box to a truck frame. The have such a better turning radius as we all know. I haven't looked at it up close, but was hoping one of ya'all would know off the top of your head. Thanks, Joe

02-24-2004, 01:47 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	They use the same exact steering box. In fact they use the same front suspension components. Blazer get their better turning radius from being shorter than the pickups by almost a foot in wheelbase. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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