Best PS box for 72 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cheyenne10 · 11-28-2006, 03:15 PM

What do you guys/gals recommend for new steering box for 72 4x4? Prefered supplier?

Thanks.

Mudder · 11-29-2006, 06:16 AM

I have gotten the last couple from the local parts stores. If I remember right they were around 70 bucks and were rebuilt.

Livrat · 11-29-2006, 11:53 AM

RedHead Steering Gears, 900 N. 127th, Seattle, WA. (206) 364-3333

I've had one of theirs in my truck for over 20 years and its still going strong

cheyenne10 · 11-29-2006, 12:51 PM

Does adding new steering box tighten up handling on our older trucks? I know it depends on how worn old one is and how suspension, etc. is on truck but most of these 30+ year old boxes seem to be a little loose.

I was also hoping to hear any pros/cons to newer variable ratio boxes or ones with different ratios. Part of me assumes it would not matter but I was hoping for a tighter turning radius on 72 swb 4x4. Had a Ford recently that was same length but seemed to get quite a bit better turn around. I was thinking it was due to quickness of my response rather than geometery of truck.

Mudder · 11-29-2006, 01:14 PM

I found that too much air in the front tires will make mine terrible. There are newer aftermarket boxes out there but are quite pricey.

skchevota · 11-29-2006, 10:08 PM

I am running one from a 79 and it works great, however I was using a 2wd box with a cross over steering link and it had a mmmmuch tighter turning radius

11-28-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Best PS box for 72 4x4 What do you guys/gals recommend for new steering box for 72 4x4? Prefered supplier? Thanks. __________________ Bob

11-29-2006, 06:16 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Best PS box for 72 4x4 I have gotten the last couple from the local parts stores. If I remember right they were around 70 bucks and were rebuilt.

11-29-2006, 11:53 AM	#3
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Best PS box for 72 4x4 RedHead Steering Gears, 900 N. 127th, Seattle, WA. (206) 364-3333 I've had one of theirs in my truck for over 20 years and its still going strong

11-29-2006, 12:51 PM	#4
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Re: Best PS box for 72 4x4 Does adding new steering box tighten up handling on our older trucks? I know it depends on how worn old one is and how suspension, etc. is on truck but most of these 30+ year old boxes seem to be a little loose. I was also hoping to hear any pros/cons to newer variable ratio boxes or ones with different ratios. Part of me assumes it would not matter but I was hoping for a tighter turning radius on 72 swb 4x4. Had a Ford recently that was same length but seemed to get quite a bit better turn around. I was thinking it was due to quickness of my response rather than geometery of truck. __________________ Bob

11-29-2006, 01:14 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Best PS box for 72 4x4 I found that too much air in the front tires will make mine terrible. There are newer aftermarket boxes out there but are quite pricey.

11-29-2006, 10:08 PM	#6
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Best PS box for 72 4x4 I am running one from a 79 and it works great, however I was using a 2wd box with a cross over steering link and it had a mmmmuch tighter turning radius



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