Camaro steering box

SS3860 · 11-13-2020, 08:43 PM

Having issues with steering boxes on a 67 Camaro, been through a couple reman boxes it seams after a couple seasons they are worn and have lots of play. Guessing wheel stands are hard on them. Any recommendations on a quality unit?

Bill Grubbs · 11-13-2020, 09:12 PM

Have you tried to adjust the “play” out? It is similar to the backlash in a rear end.

Mike Pearson · 11-13-2020, 09:33 PM

I bought a new Vega. Box from either Jegs or Summit. No issues with that except the 3 bolts in the top came loose. Gives a bit more header clearance on that side. Check your bump steer. If that is out of whack it will put stress on the steering system. I put a bump steer kit on mine and it is with in 1/4 inch through the entire travel.

Dirk Olson · 11-14-2020, 11:29 AM

I contacted Bob Blackwell about changing my box out to a Vega style box and was told not legal in Stock per Wesley.

Dirk
A/S 5036

t.tosto · 11-15-2020, 02:07 PM

You can rebuild these boxes easily, Midwest Directional Services offers a rebuild kit #RK550, 816 796 6400. It consists of brg. races, bsg. and seal, no special tools needed. Make sure worm and sector gears not worn.

SSDiv6 · 11-15-2020, 08:47 PM

One of the best in the country is Redhead Steering in Seattle, Washington.
They rebuild and improve old steering boxes and make them better than new.

https://redheadsteeringgears.com/

11-13-2020, 08:43 PM	#1
SS3860 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 87 Likes: 9 Liked 129 Times in 54 Posts	Camaro steering box Having issues with steering boxes on a 67 Camaro, been through a couple reman boxes it seams after a couple seasons they are worn and have lots of play. Guessing wheel stands are hard on them. Any recommendations on a quality unit?

11-13-2020, 09:12 PM	#2
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 416 Likes: 3 Liked 564 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Camaro steering box Have you tried to adjust the “play” out? It is similar to the backlash in a rear end.

11-13-2020, 09:33 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,915 Times in 574 Posts	Re: Camaro steering box I bought a new Vega. Box from either Jegs or Summit. No issues with that except the 3 bolts in the top came loose. Gives a bit more header clearance on that side. Check your bump steer. If that is out of whack it will put stress on the steering system. I put a bump steer kit on mine and it is with in 1/4 inch through the entire travel. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS Last edited by Mike Pearson; 11-13-2020 at 09:35 PM.

11-14-2020, 11:29 AM	#4
Dirk Olson Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 199 Likes: 50 Liked 172 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Camaro steering box I contacted Bob Blackwell about changing my box out to a Vega style box and was told not legal in Stock per Wesley. Dirk A/S 5036 __________________ Dirk Olson 5036 STK Last edited by Dirk Olson; 11-14-2020 at 11:30 AM. Reason: spelling

11-15-2020, 02:07 PM	#5
t.tosto Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Likes: 116 Liked 62 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Camaro steering box You can rebuild these boxes easily, Midwest Directional Services offers a rebuild kit #RK550, 816 796 6400. It consists of brg. races, bsg. and seal, no special tools needed. Make sure worm and sector gears not worn.

11-15-2020, 08:47 PM	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,040 Likes: 712 Liked 1,568 Times in 579 Posts	Re: Camaro steering box One of the best in the country is Redhead Steering in Seattle, Washington. They rebuild and improve old steering boxes and make them better than new. https://redheadsteeringgears.com/