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**BanjoDude** · 04-08-2023, 09:16 PM

The manual steering box in my 69 C20 is worn beyond adjustment, and it's time for a replacement. I see Rock Auto has several new and reman options. They also sell a rebuild kit (which I'm not afraid of unless it's way more involved than it looks to be). I also see that LMC and Brothers sell substantially more expensive models. Any advice on which way to go? I don't mind paying for a better product, but I'm not really interested in paying for a premium product if there will be no discernable difference. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Wes

**Getter-Done** · 04-08-2023, 11:34 PM

I would call Summit Racing and check with them.

Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ox-type/manual

I think LMC and Brothers would be lacking in Customer service,

If any part of their deal went/ / Not to your Satisfaction.

**BanjoDude** · 04-09-2023, 07:46 AM

I'd really be interested in feedback from anyone who has rebuilt their own box. I'm not afraid of a project - but for those of you who have done one - how long do they last?

**ghackett1** · 04-09-2023, 07:49 AM

I purchased mine on eBay from a reputable seller. There as no core charge. It was reconditioned, it was the exact same box I was replacing and I noticed it had the same casting numbers on it when I received it. The replacement box works perfectly and made all the difference in the world. Box is tight and truck steers as it should again.
BTW I still have the old original 68 manual box.

**ghackett1** · 04-09-2023, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett1

I purchased mine on eBay from a reputable seller. There as no core charge. It was reconditioned, it was the exact same box I was replacing and I noticed it had the same casting numbers on it when I received it. The replacement box works perfectly and made all the difference in the world. Box is tight and truck steers as it should again.
BTW I still have the old original 68 manual box.

Here’s a pic of the one I got:
https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1681041152

04-08-2023, 09:16 PM	#1
BanjoDude Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Fletcher, OH Posts: 73	Steering Box Advice The manual steering box in my 69 C20 is worn beyond adjustment, and it's time for a replacement. I see Rock Auto has several new and reman options. They also sell a rebuild kit (which I'm not afraid of unless it's way more involved than it looks to be). I also see that LMC and Brothers sell substantially more expensive models. Any advice on which way to go? I don't mind paying for a better product, but I'm not really interested in paying for a premium product if there will be no discernable difference. Thanks in advance for your thoughts! Wes __________________ Found Grandpa's old '69 Chevy C-20 - It'll never leave the family again. "For just a little more, you can do it yourself!"

04-08-2023, 11:34 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,744	Re: Steering Box Advice I would call Summit Racing and check with them. Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ox-type/manual I think LMC and Brothers would be lacking in Customer service, If any part of their deal went/ / Not to your Satisfaction. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-09-2023, 07:46 AM	#3
BanjoDude Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Fletcher, OH Posts: 73	Re: Steering Box Advice I'd really be interested in feedback from anyone who has rebuilt their own box. I'm not afraid of a project - but for those of you who have done one - how long do they last? __________________ Found Grandpa's old '69 Chevy C-20 - It'll never leave the family again. "For just a little more, you can do it yourself!"

04-09-2023, 07:49 AM	#4
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: Steering Box Advice I purchased mine on eBay from a reputable seller. There as no core charge. It was reconditioned, it was the exact same box I was replacing and I noticed it had the same casting numbers on it when I received it. The replacement box works perfectly and made all the difference in the world. Box is tight and truck steers as it should again. BTW I still have the old original 68 manual box.



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