Which year Chevy steering box is the strongest? (for crossover) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Drew Persson · 07-27-2001, 02:21 PM

Thinking about using a Chevy box instead of Toyota, with '76 Suburban tie rod ends.

NECKSTER · 07-27-2001, 11:50 PM

It's not which year, but which one. You want a two wheel drive box....... damn near any year.

scouter77 · 07-28-2001, 04:55 PM

I am in this process too are the 1 ton boxes any different from the 1/2 ton or s10 versions???

The Rockslut · 07-30-2001, 10:09 AM

Mid 70's GM fullsize cars have the 4 bolt box. There is a 76 cast into the box. Usually the best box to use. I'm sure there are other applications with that box.

FullWidth · 07-30-2001, 03:47 PM

Mine has the number 7802644 stamped on the side. The it also has a number that is 237 on it. Good one?? bad one?

coloradok5 · 07-31-2001, 08:01 PM

Yep, you want a 2x4 box, one thing to keep in mind though, the input and output hoses changed from standard to metric some time around the early eighties, can't remember which year off-hand.

Boss · 08-01-2001, 08:51 AM

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Originally posted by coloradok5:
<STRONG>Yep, you want a 2x4 box, one thing to keep in mind though, the input and output hoses changed from standard to metric some time around the early eighties, can't remember which year off-hand.</STRONG>

Yeah, like Steve said. 2WD box. from 65' to 79' GM used Flare fittings. From 80 and up, they used O'ring fittings. You need a box that uses the same style fitting as your pump. I hear that Flare fittings are better b/c no O'rings to go bad....
<IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0"> Who knows though???
Boss

Drew Persson · 08-30-2001, 10:48 PM

Thanks guys!

Erik D_lux · 08-31-2001, 01:58 AM

If you do get the differnt box then what you have napa can switch the end coming from the pump. I converted my fitting for $10 or so from o ring to flare.

mj · 08-31-2001, 10:43 AM

the steering input shaft also changed diameter and spline count between 76-77

07-27-2001, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drew Persson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 188 Location: Thousand Oaks CA Posts: 2,411	Which year Chevy steering box is the strongest? (for crossover) Thinking about using a Chevy box instead of Toyota, with '76 Suburban tie rod ends. __________________ FOR SALE: 15x8 Mickey Thompson Challenger wheelsets, 6 on 5.5". WTB Toyota U-Haul truck.

07-27-2001, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
NECKSTER Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2645 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 1,515	It's not which year, but which one. You want a two wheel drive box....... damn near any year. __________________ Driving a Cummins again- God I love black smoke!!

07-30-2001, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,968	Mid 70's GM fullsize cars have the 4 bolt box. There is a 76 cast into the box. Usually the best box to use. I'm sure there are other applications with that box. __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

07-30-2001, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
FullWidth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 376 Location: Gualala CA Posts: 1,611	Mine has the number 7802644 stamped on the side. The it also has a number that is 237 on it. Good one?? bad one? __________________ ENRICHED MOBILE ELECTRONICS Santa Rosa, CA FABWORX INC Santa Rosa, CA

07-31-2001, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
coloradok5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2865 Location: Crawlorado Posts: 393	Yep, you want a 2x4 box, one thing to keep in mind though, the input and output hoses changed from standard to metric some time around the early eighties, can't remember which year off-hand. __________________ [URL="http://towrig.com/"]Diesel Forum[/URL] [URL="http://crossquote.com/auto-insurance"]Auto Insurance Quotes[/URL]

07-28-2001, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
scouter77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3988 Location: PHX,AZ Posts: 2,076	I am in this process too are the 1 ton boxes any different from the 1/2 ton or s10 versions???

08-30-2001, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Drew Persson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 188 Location: Thousand Oaks CA Posts: 2,411	Thanks guys! __________________ FOR SALE: 15x8 Mickey Thompson Challenger wheelsets, 6 on 5.5". WTB Toyota U-Haul truck.

08-31-2001, 01:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Erik D_lux Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 1007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,355	If you do get the differnt box then what you have napa can switch the end coming from the pump. I converted my fitting for $10 or so from o ring to flare. __________________ [B][COLOR="Gray"][SIZE="4"][url]www.DLUXfab.com[/url][/SIZE][/COLOR] [/B]

08-31-2001, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
mj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1919 Location: BC Canada Posts: 7,547	the steering input shaft also changed diameter and spline count between 76-77

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