kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-09-2012, 01:30 AM

so from my searches the general consensus is that our trucks have the same steering boxes as most other 3rd gen g body and f body cars just the mounting is on oppisite sides

IT WAS MENTIONED that it MAY be possible to transfer the internals of a quick ratio IROC stearing box into our trucks
after that was said there has been no word again about it being done or any mention

so has anybody rebuilt a steering box on either vehicles? camaro or truck
im half expecting keith to chime on this since he was an assembly line guy

right now if this can be done I will be providing the conversion as a service when I become a supporting member in march

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...PSTERAMS_____#

bdiamond · 01-15-2013, 03:36 PM

No you can't. Our boxes are I believe Saginaw 808 and not the 800 put in passenger cars. The pistons are different sizes.

68Timber · 01-15-2013, 06:44 PM

I found a guy that can change our steering boxes to 2.75 turns lock to lock for around $225 with a core. I decided against it when I went with drag radials on the rear. I don't have that number saved on this computer but may still have it at home if you want me to look it up.

G8DAN · 01-15-2013, 06:57 PM

I would be interested in that. Could you please?

bdiamond · 01-15-2013, 07:07 PM

The guy at AGR shot me a price of $300 if I picked it up and brought him a core. They make the 12.7 gears themselves. I think the only used part is the housing.

83GMCK2500 · 01-15-2013, 07:24 PM

I researched rebuilding or having my steering box rebuilt...came across this site: http://www.lee-powersteering.com/index.htm I see where they can change ratios, might contact them.

68Timber · 01-15-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8DAN

I would be interested in that. Could you please?

I found it. Here's what I got from a search and inquiry in Nov 2009.

We can custom build a 2.75 turn box for $225 plus $75 core deposit. It would take a few days to build.

Feel free to contact us with further questions or to order.

Thanks,
Scott

1-800-399-7845
sales@CarSteering.com
www.CarSteering.com

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-15-2013, 09:48 PM

Sweet. Guys. I was just about to get e new box for my truck here soon too!
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wraprail · 01-16-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

right now if this can be done I will be providing the conversion as a service when I become a supporting member in march

Why wait till march..
It's only like $25 dude

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-16-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

Why wait till march..
It's only like $25 dude

That was a long time ago. I have a kid and my truck the kid rent and all else comes first. $25 is a week of gas for me lol. I'm planning on getting my products going but a lathe failure has set me back big time
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wraprail · 01-17-2013, 04:29 AM

Didn't notice the date in op. 2012.. lol my bad. I'm jus messin with you anyways dude...
Good luck in 2013!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-17-2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wraprail

Didn't notice the date in op. 2012.. lol my bad. I'm jus messin with you anyways dude...
Good luck in 2013!

Yah thanks!
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01-09-2012, 01:30 AM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion so from my searches the general consensus is that our trucks have the same steering boxes as most other 3rd gen g body and f body cars just the mounting is on oppisite sides IT WAS MENTIONED that it MAY be possible to transfer the internals of a quick ratio IROC stearing box into our trucks after that was said there has been no word again about it being done or any mention so has anybody rebuilt a steering box on either vehicles? camaro or truck im half expecting keith to chime on this since he was an assembly line guy right now if this can be done I will be providing the conversion as a service when I become a supporting member in march http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...PSTERAMS_____# __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-15-2013, 03:36 PM	#2
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion No you can't. Our boxes are I believe Saginaw 808 and not the 800 put in passenger cars. The pistons are different sizes.

01-15-2013, 06:44 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion I found a guy that can change our steering boxes to 2.75 turns lock to lock for around $225 with a core. I decided against it when I went with drag radials on the rear. I don't have that number saved on this computer but may still have it at home if you want me to look it up. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-15-2013, 06:57 PM	#4
G8DAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sylmar, CA Posts: 79	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion I would be interested in that. Could you please?

01-15-2013, 07:07 PM	#5
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion The guy at AGR shot me a price of $300 if I picked it up and brought him a core. They make the 12.7 gears themselves. I think the only used part is the housing.

01-15-2013, 07:24 PM	#6
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion I researched rebuilding or having my steering box rebuilt...came across this site: http://www.lee-powersteering.com/index.htm I see where they can change ratios, might contact them. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

01-15-2013, 09:48 PM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion Sweet. Guys. I was just about to get e new box for my truck here soon too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-17-2013, 04:29 AM	#11
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: kicking a dead horse? IROC steering conversion Didn't notice the date in op. 2012.. lol my bad. I'm jus messin with you anyways dude... Good luck in 2013!



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