Jeep steeering box question
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
Norval, Any chance you could snap a pic of your jeep box in your car?
I too was thinking about reinforcing the frame around the steering box to avoid some flexing.
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I too was thinking about reinforcing the frame around the steering box to avoid some flexing.
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'As for frame flex with the stock setup it is terrible. Like twin Turbo I welded over the hole, plated the bottom and outside of the frame and even went solid mounts to support the frame.
With no weight on the car start the motor and then carefully unbalance the control valve and watch the frame get a workout.
NOt a pretty site
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I too have Hooker sidepipe headers. If the '99 and up Jeep box is the same width as the stock one I won't have any problems. I would like too see some pics of other's box with headers. Also, is there a kit that included a new arm and any mounting hardware even if I already have the box? Or can I swap out stock arms and mounting?
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I too have Hooker sidepipe headers. If the '99 and up Jeep box is the same width as the stock one I won't have any problems. I would like too see some pics of other's box with headers. Also, is there a kit that included a new arm and any mounting hardware even if I already have the box? Or can I swap out stock arms and mounting?
The stock box input double "D" is too large to NO standard universal will fit, the kit remachines this double "D"
The stock box doesn't match any of our holes in the frame. The kit includs new holes and adapter brackets.
No a stock box requires fabrication skills and a little machining, certainly a homemade welded up pitman arm.
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
There are a number of problems with a stock box. The pitman arm doesn't work, with the kits the pitman spline is remachined to the stock pitman arm can be used.
The stock box input double "D" is too large to NO standard universal will fit, the kit remachines this double "D"
The stock box doesn't match any of our holes in the frame. The kit includs new holes and adapter brackets.
No a stock box requires fabrication skills and a little machining, certainly a homemade welded up pitman arm.
The stock box input double "D" is too large to NO standard universal will fit, the kit remachines this double "D"
The stock box doesn't match any of our holes in the frame. The kit includs new holes and adapter brackets.
No a stock box requires fabrication skills and a little machining, certainly a homemade welded up pitman arm.
Gotcha. I've seen a few links to various sites. What's teh hands down best and cheapest place to find that jeep kit? I'm intrigued.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Corvette Steering is probably the best package deal since he resplines the box for the Corvette pitman arm. Or you could do what I'm doing and piece a kit together out of scrap metal and randomly acquired odds and ends.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Corvette Steering is probably the best package deal since he resplines the box for the Corvette pitman arm. Or you could do what I'm doing and piece a kit together out of scrap metal and randomly acquired odds and ends.
Sounds like a 48 beer job.
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Ordered mine from Tom @ Corvette Steering a couple of days ago. If the wife ever figures out how much I'm spending on the Vette I'll have to convert it to one of those station wagon models just so I'll have a place to sleep.
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Originally Posted by ratflinger
Ordered mine from Tom @ Corvette Steering a couple of days ago. If the wife ever figures out how much I'm spending on the Vette I'll have to convert it to one of those station wagon models just so I'll have a place to sleep.
Oh come on. Just put your foot down and tell HER how it is.
P.S. How much was it...I won't tell your wifey.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
I should have worded that differently...I meant it'd be a 48 beer job...watching you do all the work. 
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Don't drink too many...you'll need good reflexes when I get sick of the job and start throwing wrenches...
I've never thrown a wrench but I have sure dodged a few in my days working on cars with pals.
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I've only chucked a few. The most fun is when a wrench or socket breaks and goes flying on it's own. 
I had a huge truck differential almost crush my arm at a pick-n-pull in St. Louis a few years back. I wanted to throw that SOB but it was all I could do to pick it up.
I had a huge truck differential almost crush my arm at a pick-n-pull in St. Louis a few years back. I wanted to throw that SOB but it was all I could do to pick it up.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I've only chucked a few. The most fun is when a wrench or socket breaks and goes flying on it's own. I had a huge truck differential almost crush my arm at a pick-n-pull in St. Louis a few years back. I wanted to throw that SOB but it was all I could do to pick it up.
I had a huge truck differential almost crush my arm at a pick-n-pull in St. Louis a few years back. I wanted to throw that SOB but it was all I could do to pick it up. I once had a Dodge 225 Slant 6 fall off teh chains on a hoist and it came down right on my back. Oohh...that was a stinger.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Remind me to tell you about how my dad and I got the spare engine out of the back of my 54 GMC panel truck...
This should be it's on General thread. Garage or auto relater accidents. Could get some VERY interesting stories.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
This should be it's on General thread. Garage or auto relater accidents. Could get some VERY interesting stories.
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St. Jude Donor '07
I've got a Hydroboost unit on the shelf right now. I need to get that old vacuum booster out soon...not a fun job. I'm definately turning the studs around and putting the nuts on from the outside.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I've got a Hydroboost unit on the shelf right now. I need to get that old vacuum booster out soon...not a fun job. I'm definately turning the studs around and putting the nuts on from the outside.
Yeah I was thinking of doing that too. Stud conversions will make most jobs easier.
Hey Batman...see if you can help me on this thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1475814
You have a '77...you ever changed these?