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BBC Beater · 10-12-2005, 09:20 PM

My steering box is dangerously close to falling off on my 1 ton 4x4. Isn't there away you can weld in some type of support for this?

koreric75 · 10-12-2005, 09:42 PM

here is a link i found just perusing the 73-87.com website.
Full Size GM Steering Brace
I hope this is what you were looking for.

**Captkaos** · 10-12-2005, 10:31 PM

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm Sells the piece you need.

BBC Beater · 10-12-2005, 10:40 PM

Thanks, but 120 is a little pricey for my budget truck since I only paid 450 for it anyway. I might look into buying that anyway.

I think I'm going to buy the $69 weld on brace kit...

But more importantly, is there away to homemake a brace? This would fit into my budget

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longhorn71 · 10-13-2005, 12:43 AM

Just make sure it is safe and done right even if you need to spend more on it.Remember yours and every bodys life is at stake if it fails.If you plan on fixing the truck up 120 bucks for the brace is a small cost compared to the work you will want to do to it.Brakes,steering and suspension is not the place to try to save a buck or too IMHO.I am not meaning to sound rude

BBC Beater · 10-13-2005, 12:54 AM

I driven worse, had a wheel fall off one time, drive shaft failures etc...

I was thinking about getting a rachet strap to hold that thing on?? I am hoping this will work for a couple weeks.

longhorn71 · 10-13-2005, 01:32 AM

Glad i am up here.

BBC Beater · 10-13-2005, 02:35 AM

Yea, I lost my first tooth when the wheel fell off my old El Camino. Funny thing is this truck spent some time up in Canada, they must put salt on the roads up there?

86 GMG · 10-13-2005, 09:03 AM

it is funny that i come in here this morning after last nioght working on my new frame i told my wife that i wanted one of these braces but didnt know where to get one now i do thanks guy you and this board rule

**Captkaos** · 10-13-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BBC Beater

I was thinking about getting a rachet strap to hold that thing on?? I am hoping this will work for a couple weeks.

I seriously hope you are kidding. There was enough force to break the frame at that point and you are considering a nylon strap to hold it?

Is the frame broken, that is what the weld-on piece fixes and it also adds support. As for making one, sure all you need is some steel, a torch and a welder.

*Zilverado* · 10-13-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BBC Beater

...I was thinking about getting a rachet strap to hold that thing on?? I am hoping this will work for a couple weeks.

For those of us who live up in Canada, this sounds like a "Red Green" repair, except he would use duct tape. As he puts it ... "if women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy".

Seriously though, that sounds a little "iffy". I think I would opt to spend the extra cash and do it the right way. Do it for yourself and the rest of the drivers in the Houston area.

Just my $.02.

BBC Beater · 10-13-2005, 03:28 PM

So if I'm hearing this right, will duct tape work too? And are you serious about the frame cracking? This probably why my truck has been vibrating and steering funny.

*Zilverado* · 10-13-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BBC Beater

So if I'm hearing this right, will duct tape work too? And are you serious about the frame cracking? This probably why my truck has been vibrating and steering funny.

From what I understand - duct tape works on everything EXCEPT ductwork...

While I was not the one to comment on the frame cracking, I have seen enough photos and heard enough stories (on this board) to know that "yes" these frames will crack. I understand it is more common on the 4x4's than on 2wds like I'm driving.

BBC Beater · 10-13-2005, 05:30 PM

Red Green is my mentor.

**Captkaos** · 10-13-2005, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC Beater

So if I'm hearing this right, will duct tape work too? And are you serious about the frame cracking? This probably why my truck has been vibrating and steering funny.

Your kidding right?

NO, you can't hold a steering box on with duct tape.

Yes the frames at the steering box is the weakest part of a 73-87. ESPECIALLY on the 4x4's. If you put large tires on there, it is guaranteed to break after some time. And yes it starts causing erradic steering/vibration about the time it breaks it in two.

BBC Beater · 10-13-2005, 07:59 PM

DUCT TAPE doesn't work, I repeat, DUCT TAPE doesn't work, I tried it and it ripped.

Slonaker · 10-13-2005, 10:00 PM

I smell a troll. Please don't feed the trolls.

Slonaker

BBC Beater · 10-14-2005, 03:38 AM

MMmmm I'm hungry. But although, I'm f'd up, I took it for a ride and she seems safe. 10 beers 1 mud trail alright, alright.

Senor_paco · 10-15-2005, 07:56 AM

Yeah, Slonaker is on the ball. Troll alert. :-p

87_Blazer · 10-17-2005, 06:39 PM

BBC Beater · 10-18-2005, 01:01 AM

Hehe, I couldn't help it. But for some reason this post was funny to me

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Anyway, I found that the bolts are just loose. And also this truck isn't driven on the street. I drive it on my land since it is more fun than an ATV.

10-12-2005, 09:20 PM	#1
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	My steering box is about to fall off!! My steering box is dangerously close to falling off on my 1 ton 4x4. Isn't there away you can weld in some type of support for this?

10-12-2005, 09:42 PM	#2
koreric75 83C10SWB Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana Posts: 69	here is a link i found just perusing the 73-87.com website. Full Size GM Steering Brace I hope this is what you were looking for. __________________ Koreric75 2003 Suburban Z-71 4x4 5.3L 83 C10 SWB FOR SALE 350ci/700Raptor Jr Picture&Progress Page

10-12-2005, 10:31 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm Sells the piece you need. __________________ 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

10-12-2005, 10:40 PM	#4
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	Thanks, but 120 is a little pricey for my budget truck since I only paid 450 for it anyway. I might look into buying that anyway. I think I'm going to buy the $69 weld on brace kit... But more importantly, is there away to homemake a brace? This would fit into my budget . Last edited by BBC Beater; 10-12-2005 at 10:43 PM.

10-13-2005, 12:43 AM	#5
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Just make sure it is safe and done right even if you need to spend more on it.Remember yours and every bodys life is at stake if it fails.If you plan on fixing the truck up 120 bucks for the brace is a small cost compared to the work you will want to do to it.Brakes,steering and suspension is not the place to try to save a buck or too IMHO.I am not meaning to sound rude Last edited by longhorn71; 10-13-2005 at 12:44 AM.

10-13-2005, 12:54 AM	#6
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	I driven worse, had a wheel fall off one time, drive shaft failures etc... I was thinking about getting a rachet strap to hold that thing on?? I am hoping this will work for a couple weeks.

10-13-2005, 01:32 AM	#7
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Glad i am up here.

10-13-2005, 02:35 AM	#8
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	Yea, I lost my first tooth when the wheel fell off my old El Camino. Funny thing is this truck spent some time up in Canada, they must put salt on the roads up there?

10-13-2005, 09:03 AM	#9
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	it is funny that i come in here this morning after last nioght working on my new frame i told my wife that i wanted one of these braces but didnt know where to get one now i do thanks guy you and this board rule __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

10-13-2005, 03:28 PM	#12
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	So if I'm hearing this right, will duct tape work too? And are you serious about the frame cracking? This probably why my truck has been vibrating and steering funny. Last edited by BBC Beater; 10-13-2005 at 03:31 PM.

10-13-2005, 05:30 PM	#14
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	Red Green is my mentor.

10-13-2005, 07:59 PM	#16
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	DUCT TAPE doesn't work, I repeat, DUCT TAPE doesn't work, I tried it and it ripped.

10-13-2005, 10:00 PM	#17
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I smell a troll. Please don't feed the trolls. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-14-2005, 03:38 AM	#18
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	MMmmm I'm hungry. But although, I'm f'd up, I took it for a ride and she seems safe. 10 beers 1 mud trail alright, alright.

10-15-2005, 07:56 AM	#19
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	Yeah, Slonaker is on the ball. Troll alert. :-p



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10-17-2005, 06:39 PM	#20
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10-18-2005, 01:01 AM	#21
BBC Beater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 57	Re: My steering box is about to fall off!! Hehe, I couldn't help it. But for some reason this post was funny to me . Anyway, I found that the bolts are just loose. And also this truck isn't driven on the street. I drive it on my land since it is more fun than an ATV.

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