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09-30-2007, 10:49 PM | #1 |
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70 steering box replacement?
My steering box is leaking on my 70 blazer 4x4. Is there a better year to watch out for?
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09-30-2007, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
Im gonna put on a '78 on my '67 (2WD) You just need the pitman arm and the rag joint from the one your putting on, I believe. Holes are going to line up for me, but I'm gonna have to trim a little. The newer boxes require less turns than the older ones, so that's an advantage. Somebody here knows more than me but that's a start for you.
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10-08-2007, 08:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
Anyone else? What's the best year to get? IS it worth the extra work to get a newer one?
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10-08-2007, 08:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
Wes has quick steering boxes ready to go. Classic Heartbeat.
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10-08-2007, 11:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
the later ones are supposed to be a bolt on... never heard of them being less turns lock to lock, but variable rate steering.
Of course, I don't know if the 4X4 is the same or not. |
10-08-2007, 11:16 PM | #6 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
Longhornman, are you talking about 73 and up? BTW did you see that I finally got a truck I can drive?
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10-09-2007, 01:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: 70 steering box replacement?
When I was looking for my replacement, the books at the parts houses said up to 1976, but I am sure others may work from other years. My problem was, finding one that didn't leak. If you go new then your good to go on that. Good luck. I would stick with 4x4 crossovers.
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