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pete29 · 10-14-2008, 09:11 PM

I need a different steerin box for my 4x4 72 gmc. will a 2wd one work. what is the difference.

1972CST · 10-14-2008, 09:18 PM

I think some guys run a 2wd box for cross over steering but not for a stock application.

AJs72K5 · 10-14-2008, 10:21 PM

A 2wd steering box will work in a 4x4. Guys do it all the time to run crossover steering. To run the 2wd box with the stock draglink and steering arm, you'll need to pull the pitman arm off and clock it over 90* to the driver's side to put it into a front to back sweep as opposed to side to side.

Bentblazer · 10-15-2008, 07:38 AM

Getting ready to replace my steering box also, curious what is the advantage of the cross over steering with a 2wd box or is there any?

pete29 · 10-15-2008, 08:07 AM

do you use the piman arm from the 4wd or 2wd. If i do clock it over 90* then will it still be long enough. Also will a 73 steerin box work on a 72.

AJs72K5 · 10-15-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pete29

do you use the piman arm from the 4wd or 2wd. If i do clock it over 90* then will it still be long enough. Also will a 73 steerin box work on a 72.

The 4wd pitman arm will only go on a 4wd box and in only one position due to the key in the splines. The 2wd pitman and sector shaft are just splined...no keys or keyway. You can put it on in any orientation you want.

*FormerMember* · 10-15-2008, 08:21 AM

Yes, you can use a later model box on the earlier frames.

Watch the line type. In 81 they switched over from flared hydraulic lines to o-ringed.

Burt4x4 · 10-15-2008, 09:30 AM

Why?
What are you trying to do?

pete29 · 10-15-2008, 02:06 PM

so do i use the 4wd pitman arm, if i use the 2wd it does not have a whole in it to connect to my 4wd drag link.

Burt4x4 · 10-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Pete, the 2x4 box rotates side to side, the 4x4 box rotates front to back. Yes it will bolt up but two different configs.

Rokcrln · 10-15-2008, 08:44 PM

We used to do the cross over steering when we had big lifts and large tires and it really helped. The stock style 4x4 steering runs from the box right to the top of the drivers side knuckle and as you lift the vehicle your pitman arm starts getting a very steep angle even with that C style drop arm. With cross over steering you can keep a more flat steering angle and you will gain a tighter turning radius.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

drivethechevy · 10-15-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

We used to do the cross over steering when we had big lifts and large tires and it really helped. The stock style 4x4 steering runs from the box right to the top of the drivers side knuckle and as you lift the vehicle your pitman arm starts getting a very steep angle even with that C style drop arm. With cross over steering you can keep a more flat steering angle and you will gain a tighter turning radius.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

what all do you need to do cross over steering?, i would like to put a power steering box off of a 68 k10 on my nonpower steering 68 k10

10-14-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. I need a different steerin box for my 4x4 72 gmc. will a 2wd one work. what is the difference.

10-14-2008, 09:18 PM	#2
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. I think some guys run a 2wd box for cross over steering but not for a stock application.

10-14-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. A 2wd steering box will work in a 4x4. Guys do it all the time to run crossover steering. To run the 2wd box with the stock draglink and steering arm, you'll need to pull the pitman arm off and clock it over 90* to the driver's side to put it into a front to back sweep as opposed to side to side. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 10-14-2008 at 10:22 PM.

10-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#4
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. Getting ready to replace my steering box also, curious what is the advantage of the cross over steering with a 2wd box or is there any? __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

10-15-2008, 08:07 AM	#5
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. do you use the piman arm from the 4wd or 2wd. If i do clock it over 90* then will it still be long enough. Also will a 73 steerin box work on a 72.

10-15-2008, 08:21 AM	#7
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. Yes, you can use a later model box on the earlier frames. Watch the line type. In 81 they switched over from flared hydraulic lines to o-ringed.

10-15-2008, 09:30 AM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. Why? What are you trying to do? __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-15-2008, 02:06 PM	#9
pete29 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, Iowa Posts: 122	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. so do i use the 4wd pitman arm, if i use the 2wd it does not have a whole in it to connect to my 4wd drag link. Last edited by pete29; 10-15-2008 at 02:07 PM.

10-15-2008, 04:37 PM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. Pete, the 2x4 box rotates side to side, the 4x4 box rotates front to back. Yes it will bolt up but two different configs. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: can i put a 2wd steerin box on 4wd. We used to do the cross over steering when we had big lifts and large tires and it really helped. The stock style 4x4 steering runs from the box right to the top of the drivers side knuckle and as you lift the vehicle your pitman arm starts getting a very steep angle even with that C style drop arm. With cross over steering you can keep a more flat steering angle and you will gain a tighter turning radius. Kevin LFD Inc.



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