Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1774btcrew** · 09-25-2015, 08:34 PM

I am needing a new steering box and have been looking at these on eBay. I just wanted to know if anyone has used them and if they are any better than the other remanufactured boxes out there. I would appreciate any input. I have put a lot of money into my truck and don't want to skimp on the box if it is better. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPP-500-SERI...b291bb&vxp=mtr

UKNOWME · 09-25-2015, 09:15 PM

No I have not but now I want to!!!!!
I had found a vendor that rebuilds them up upgrades the ratio but this seems better.

85/Silverado · 09-25-2015, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the link, I may get one to. Mine has about 3 inches of play at the steering wheel.

bowtiebutler956 · 09-26-2015, 12:38 AM

Thats very interesting, and looks like a nice box! I did notice that it says in dark bold print that it uses a 3/4 x 30 spline output shaft. I don't know what our factory output shaft size is, but the bold print makes me wonder if its different, which might require a different steering arm. Thanks for the link.

Matt

fast&low · 09-26-2015, 01:52 AM

I have one & love it!!!

Its night & day guy's you'll ask yourself why did you wait so long.

fast&low · 09-26-2015, 01:57 AM

And I almost forgot the 500 series gearbox is not a remanufactured box it's totally new made and sold by CPP here in the USA

UKNOWME · 09-26-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fast&low

I have one & love it!!!

Its night & day guy's you'll ask yourself why did you wait so long.

What's your year and model? Was it a direct replacement with no other parts required?

fast&low · 09-26-2015, 11:45 AM

1969 Chevy C10 & yes direct bolt on useing factory bolts. The only difference was the rag joint and that may be because I used an Ididit steering column? So call them about that they can help you with figuring that out.

fast&low · 09-26-2015, 12:35 PM

I just looked it up the 500 series steering box that I got is for 1969-1990 Chevy trucks so you should be good with your year truck.
Not that I was in doubt they make one for just about every toy out there I have one on my 1969 Olds Cutlass, 1964 Chevelle, & my 1969 C10.
The way I found out about them was watching a car show they installed one in a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
They are 2 things that I do to a new toy when I first get one 4 wheel disc brakes & the 500 series gearbox.
So get one & enjoy brother

**1774btcrew** · 09-26-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast&low

I just looked it up the 500 series steering box that I got is for 1969-1990 Chevy trucks so you should be good with your year truck.
Not that I was in doubt they make one for just about every toy out there I have one on my 1969 Olds Cutlass, 1964 Chevelle, & my 1969 C10.
The way I found out about them was watching a car show they installed one in a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
They are 2 things that I do to a new toy when I first get one 4 wheel disc brakes & the 500 series gearbox.
So get one & enjoy brother

Thanks for the input! This is the information that I was hoping to get! USA made sounds good.

fast&low · 09-26-2015, 01:40 PM

No problem buddy that's what we're here for

**1774btcrew** · 09-26-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fast&low

No problem buddy that's what we're here for

And that is why I stay on this board! So much great information! To be honest I probably would have bought one anyway but I knew someone on here had to have tried one out.

UATahoe · 11-05-2015, 05:42 PM

Have heard a lot of good things about these improved steering boxes. Would like to get one in my truck as well. The standard rebuilt garbage in it right now is a piece of junk.

fast&low · 11-05-2015, 07:00 PM

I have one on each of my toys & absolutely love it !!!
Maybe 1774btcrew can chime in & let us know if he ever got his & what he thinks about it?

**1774btcrew** · 11-06-2015, 12:19 AM

I did get my CPP box. It hasn't been installed yet. Initially they sent me the wrong box(sent one for a g body) and now I need to get a new high pressure line made. I really don't want a power steering mess twice.

walkerb · 11-06-2015, 07:57 AM

I installed a redhead on my k30 this summer and have no complaints. Along with the box, I did the XJ mod. REALLY NICE NOW!

Ski-me · 11-06-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by walkerb

I installed a redhead on my k30 this summer and have no complaints. Along with the box, I did the XJ mod. REALLY NICE NOW!

I also did a Redhead on my 2004 2500 Yukon XL about 6 months ago. Very pleased with it!

UATahoe · 11-06-2015, 03:29 PM

What is the xj mod?

**1774btcrew** · 11-06-2015, 03:51 PM

It is using the Jeep Cherokee(XJ) intermediate shaft instead of the stock GM one that has rag joints. The Jeep uses Borgenson joints. These will only work on steering columns that have a double D output shaft

77K10Silverado · 11-06-2015, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkerb

I installed a redhead on my k30 this summer and have no complaints. Along with the box, I did the XJ mod. REALLY NICE NOW!

So these will work on the K trucks too?

Ski-me · 11-06-2015, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

It is using the Jeep Cherokee(XJ) intermediate shaft instead of the stock GM one that has rag joints. The Jeep uses Borgenson joints. These will only work on steering columns that have a double D output shaft

Did this to my K5 and helped with the extra slop. $10 in a junkyard but takes a little to get one out.

jones9j · 11-06-2015, 07:55 PM

How can you tell if your output shaft is 3/4-30 spline? I would like to get one of these. I have a 79 chevy c10.

walkerb · 11-06-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 77K10Silverado

So these will work on the K trucks too?

Yes it will

Tom · 11-07-2015, 02:48 PM

I'd kill for one of these to go on my 98. My 78 is still nice and tight.

86swb · 11-07-2015, 09:13 PM

What is really so special about these CPP 500 boxes? Can you make sharper turns with one of these in our trucks.

09-25-2015, 08:34 PM	#1
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I am needing a new steering box and have been looking at these on eBay. I just wanted to know if anyone has used them and if they are any better than the other remanufactured boxes out there. I would appreciate any input. I have put a lot of money into my truck and don't want to skimp on the box if it is better. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPP-500-SERI...b291bb&vxp=mtr __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-25-2015, 09:15 PM	#2
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? No I have not but now I want to!!!!! I had found a vendor that rebuilds them up upgrades the ratio but this seems better. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

09-25-2015, 09:57 PM	#3
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 491	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? Thanks for the link, I may get one to. Mine has about 3 inches of play at the steering wheel.

09-26-2015, 12:38 AM	#4
bowtiebutler956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harlingen, Texas Posts: 24	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? Thats very interesting, and looks like a nice box! I did notice that it says in dark bold print that it uses a 3/4 x 30 spline output shaft. I don't know what our factory output shaft size is, but the bold print makes me wonder if its different, which might require a different steering arm. Thanks for the link. Matt __________________ 1984 C10 long bed. Built 383, Lunati VooDoo flat tappet 233/241*(.050) 504/525 lift, Brodix IK200 heads, Edelbrock RPM air gap, Holley 750 DP. 700R4 Trans, with shift kit, and 3000 stall. 3.42 gears. 1993 K2500 ext/LB, 4x4. 3.42's, 4L80E, 6.5 TD, Holset Turbo, Intercooled, modified IP, 4" exhaust

09-26-2015, 01:52 AM	#5
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I have one & love it!!! Its night & day guy's you'll ask yourself why did you wait so long.

09-26-2015, 01:57 AM	#6
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? And I almost forgot the 500 series gearbox is not a remanufactured box it's totally new made and sold by CPP here in the USA

09-26-2015, 11:45 AM	#8
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? 1969 Chevy C10 & yes direct bolt on useing factory bolts. The only difference was the rag joint and that may be because I used an Ididit steering column? So call them about that they can help you with figuring that out.

09-26-2015, 12:35 PM	#9
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I just looked it up the 500 series steering box that I got is for 1969-1990 Chevy trucks so you should be good with your year truck. Not that I was in doubt they make one for just about every toy out there I have one on my 1969 Olds Cutlass, 1964 Chevelle, & my 1969 C10. The way I found out about them was watching a car show they installed one in a 1957 Chevy Bel Air. They are 2 things that I do to a new toy when I first get one 4 wheel disc brakes & the 500 series gearbox. So get one & enjoy brother

09-26-2015, 01:40 PM	#11
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? No problem buddy that's what we're here for

11-05-2015, 05:42 PM	#13
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? Have heard a lot of good things about these improved steering boxes. Would like to get one in my truck as well. The standard rebuilt garbage in it right now is a piece of junk.

11-05-2015, 07:00 PM	#14
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I have one on each of my toys & absolutely love it !!! Maybe 1774btcrew can chime in & let us know if he ever got his & what he thinks about it?

11-06-2015, 12:19 AM	#15
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I did get my CPP box. It hasn't been installed yet. Initially they sent me the wrong box(sent one for a g body) and now I need to get a new high pressure line made. I really don't want a power steering mess twice. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-06-2015, 07:57 AM	#16
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I installed a redhead on my k30 this summer and have no complaints. Along with the box, I did the XJ mod. REALLY NICE NOW! __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

11-06-2015, 03:29 PM	#18
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? What is the xj mod?

11-06-2015, 03:51 PM	#19
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? It is using the Jeep Cherokee(XJ) intermediate shaft instead of the stock GM one that has rag joints. The Jeep uses Borgenson joints. These will only work on steering columns that have a double D output shaft __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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11-06-2015, 07:55 PM	#22
jones9j Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Marion, AR Posts: 101	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? How can you tell if your output shaft is 3/4-30 spline? I would like to get one of these. I have a 79 chevy c10.

11-07-2015, 02:48 PM	#24
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,690	Re: Has anyone used the CPP 500 series steering box? I'd kill for one of these to go on my 98. My 78 is still nice and tight. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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