rebuilt steering box
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Heel & Toe
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From: Nashua New Hampshire
rebuilt steering box
I was thinking about finally fixing my loose steering with a rebuilt steering box on ebay.(for a 76) I was going to purchase it and have a mechanic install it. Does anyone have an estimated time of how long it should take to install? I was recommened to a mechanic, want to make sure I don't get overcharged for the labor & keep it within my budget.
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Race Director
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From: Plano TX
A good mechanic shouldn't take more than an hour. If he wants to charge you for 2 I'd get suspicious...
BTW, unless you want to swap steering boxes again I recommend you get a quality rebuild... Contact Mike (tracdogg2) or Gary (GTR1999). I also think some of the bigger vendors have good boxes... check with ZIP, Van Steel.... maybe VBP.
BTW, unless you want to swap steering boxes again I recommend you get a quality rebuild... Contact Mike (tracdogg2) or Gary (GTR1999). I also think some of the bigger vendors have good boxes... check with ZIP, Van Steel.... maybe VBP.
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Burning Brakes
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Don't forget Flaming River:
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cf...rod/prd251.htm
They also sell just a rebuild kit (that's what I purchased for both of my Vettes), and with them you'll get a 16:1 steering ratio.
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cf...rod/prd251.htm
They also sell just a rebuild kit (that's what I purchased for both of my Vettes), and with them you'll get a 16:1 steering ratio.
Team Owner
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The Pittman arm has a really big nut. Buy the socket before you start. Unless you have a good parts store nearby, they may not stock a socket that big. Also, this nut torques on at 120 to 160 foot pounds (factory spec). It'd be a good idea to get a torque wrench that goes up to this amount of torque.
I removed a steering box from a 69 BB with PS. I can't remember that it was any problem. I've removed recently a steering box from a SB and it wasn't any problem either.
I removed a steering box from a 69 BB with PS. I can't remember that it was any problem. I've removed recently a steering box from a SB and it wasn't any problem either.
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Sounds like the mechanical end is not "fun" for you. Find another mechanic (the quote you got from the other guy already showed his "colors") who comes recommended from other Vette folks in your area. (Ask on this forum)
Burning Brakes
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From: Lutz Florida
If you don't already have them, you get to justify buying some new tools.
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From: Melrose NY
Don't forget Flaming River:
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cf...rod/prd251.htm
They also sell just a rebuild kit (that's what I purchased for both of my Vettes), and with them you'll get a 16:1 steering ratio.
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cf...rod/prd251.htm
They also sell just a rebuild kit (that's what I purchased for both of my Vettes), and with them you'll get a 16:1 steering ratio.
How hard was it to install this kit and "set-up" the newly rebuilt box?
Drifting
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From: Garland Texas
The hardest part is installing the new races/bushings and setting the preloads. If you don't get the new gears you will have 54 steels to install also.
Mike
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