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04-18-2003, 02:34 AM
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PS Box
I need to replace the power steering box on my 71 chevy LWB. Are there any boxes more desirable than others?
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04-18-2003, 02:38 AM
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Well they say that the 73 up have a quicker ratio and suposidly bolt right up, but i'm not sure and i'd like to know how it goes!
Jared
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04-18-2003, 02:42 AM
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My present one is off of an 80's truck. It started to leak so I want to replace it.
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04-18-2003, 02:43 AM
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Did it bolt right up? or did you have washers and shims in there? Wondering cuz my 67 frame has indentations, does your frame? Thanks Man
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04-18-2003, 03:10 AM
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I once installed a power box off a late 70's truck on to my 72 Jimmy that I used to have, it was a simple, straight-forward bolt on. I believe in the eighties gm started using a "metric" power steering box, you will want to avoid those. The bolt pattern should be the same-4 bolts onto the frame-you should'nt have any problems bolting a newer box on. Check the wrecking yards, tons of 'em are around still.
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04-18-2003, 09:01 AM
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Ipaine Whats the problem with the metric ones?
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04-18-2003, 10:03 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Installing hoses would be a PITA. You'd need a hose with SAE fittings on one end,a dn metric on the other...or some sort of stupid adapter or something.
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04-18-2003, 11:57 AM
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It bolted reight on. No spacers. I think I have the indents too.
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04-18-2003, 12:00 PM
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Don't know how your parts stores are up in Canada, but you can still get new PS boxes here for around $125
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04-18-2003, 12:54 PM
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I just bought a remanufactured box and pump with new hoses and rag joint for $250 on ebay.
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