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grancuda · 12-07-2007, 11:10 PM

Is there some steering box to make my '71 2wd GMC not need so many turns when steering? I know on Mopar cars you can get an AAR or T/A Steering pitman arm and it makes it have quicker steering but I was unsure if there is something for these trucks.

hdflstf · 12-07-2007, 11:29 PM

Don't know about the box but keep in mind that the effort to turn the steering wheel will go up in proportion to the decrease in the amount you'll need to turn the steering wheel to turn.

grancuda · 12-07-2007, 11:32 PM

That is fine, just don't like turning it so much, seems like I spin it about 720 degrees when parking.

**70cst** · 12-07-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by grancuda

Is there some steering box to make my '71 2wd GMC not need so many turns when steering? I know on Mopar cars you can get an AAR or T/A Steering pitman arm and it makes it have quicker steering but I was unsure if there is something for these trucks.

I think Classic Heartbeat may have these. Good Luck.

BB70c10 · 12-12-2007, 12:43 PM

I've been told that the steering gearbox from the 1998 body style jeep grand cherokee will bolt right up.It's quick ratio like what you're looking(like 2.5 turns lock to lock i think).I've found it for $50.00 bucks in a local junk yard but not sure yet if it'll work yet.my buddy bought one for his 72 chevelle and its on the car.not sure if his is from a jeep but he's the one that told me about it,and his research seems to be accurate.when i find out for sure, i'll pass it on to you if interested?(not sure if you're looking new or used,or even want to replace the entire gearbox?)

12-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	quick ratio steering box - manual steering Is there some steering box to make my '71 2wd GMC not need so many turns when steering? I know on Mopar cars you can get an AAR or T/A Steering pitman arm and it makes it have quicker steering but I was unsure if there is something for these trucks.

12-07-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: quick ratio steering box - manual steering Don't know about the box but keep in mind that the effort to turn the steering wheel will go up in proportion to the decrease in the amount you'll need to turn the steering wheel to turn.

12-07-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: quick ratio steering box - manual steering That is fine, just don't like turning it so much, seems like I spin it about 720 degrees when parking.

12-12-2007, 12:43 PM	#5
BB70c10 BB70c10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wilsons mill,NC Posts: 140	Re: quick ratio steering box - manual steering I've been told that the steering gearbox from the 1998 body style jeep grand cherokee will bolt right up.It's quick ratio like what you're looking(like 2.5 turns lock to lock i think).I've found it for $50.00 bucks in a local junk yard but not sure yet if it'll work yet.my buddy bought one for his 72 chevelle and its on the car.not sure if his is from a jeep but he's the one that told me about it,and his research seems to be accurate.when i find out for sure, i'll pass it on to you if interested?(not sure if you're looking new or used,or even want to replace the entire gearbox?)



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