3.5 turn steering box options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 01-13-2016, 08:38 AM

Well mine has been in the truck since I bought it back 30 years ago. I rebuilt it about 10 years ago and it's fine. The gear boxes on these models is great and there isn't anything wrong with them if they are rebuilt right with good parts.
That being said there is nothing wrong with wanting a quicker turn box but for me that is not worth it and when you think about it the quicker turn box is more dangerous for a short bed than the stock.
You get a short bed sliding side ways and turn that wheel to lock and you will find out what I'm talking about. The extra full turn may save your life.
Chevy has way more input on these trucks than we do and spend 100's of 1000's of dollars for info we cant get.

I'll rebuild mine again when the time comes!

01-13-2016, 08:38 AM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MURRELS INLET, S.C. U.S.A Posts: 19,972	Re: 3.5 turn steering box options Well mine has been in the truck since I bought it back 30 years ago. I rebuilt it about 10 years ago and it's fine. The gear boxes on these models is great and there isn't anything wrong with them if they are rebuilt right with good parts. That being said there is nothing wrong with wanting a quicker turn box but for me that is not worth it and when you think about it the quicker turn box is more dangerous for a short bed than the stock. You get a short bed sliding side ways and turn that wheel to lock and you will find out what I'm talking about. The extra full turn may save your life. Chevy has way more input on these trucks than we do and spend 100's of 1000's of dollars for info we cant get. I'll rebuild mine again when the time comes! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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