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11-13-2020, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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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?
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11-13-2020, 09:33 PM | #3 |
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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.
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11-14-2020, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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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.
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11-15-2020, 02:07 PM | #5 |
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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.
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11-15-2020, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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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/ |
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11-16-2020, 02:46 PM | #7 |
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Re: Camaro steering box
I recently found a brand new (NOT remanufactured) box for my '66 Nova, made by a company called Lares Mfg in Minnesota. They're sold through Rock Auto...I just now looked up 1967 Camaro and they make them for those, also. I opted for the fast-ratio 16:1 manual box. Haven't installed it yet, so I don't have any feedback on how well it works, but it's got to be better than the 54-year old original. Oh, and they're very reasonably priced too! Around $250.
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Re: Camaro steering box
,Larry & FED gave me these a while back.. hope it helps
Adger you have several choices. * S-10 manual box [with the S-10 box in most cases it is a direct replacement. Input spline & pitman spline same as OE. It will have a four bolt top] * manual GM box from 70's cars [this is also a direct fit in some cases. GM produced several spline counts so it takes some comparing to find the exact match. This is a three bolt top. This box is about one pound lighter than the S-10 box and overall slightly smaller. * Vega box [this box is smaller and lighter than both the above, however, it requires a custom/special pitman arm. Ed Quay, Flaming River, and maybe others furnish the special arm. Of the three, I would look for the 70's box. __________________ Larry Woodfin, GT Super 10 Adger, I "think" all GM manual boxes will be about the same in ratio. [maybe an exception but it would be a rare option] The greater turn to turn ratio of manual boxes is an advantage, steering is not touchy] The 60's and 70's three-bolt top gear is a good choice but it takes careful searching to find the correct spline count. They are out there, I have found and installed several. An S-10 box is available reman from most parts stores. To my knowledge, there is only one part number. It's advantage, a direct bolt in replacement, remove power gear, install S-10 manual gear. The quicker ratios come with PS boxes. __________________ Larry Woodfin, GT Super 10 471W VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,786 Re: 3rd Gen F Body Steering box ________________________________________ I have a Chevy book (from GM ) 1984 that lists 2 Manual steering gear assemblies 7806396-------20:1 ratio---- 67-75 Camaro 7819935-------16:1 ratio---- Monza and Vega FED 387
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11-20-2020, 09:56 AM | #9 |
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Re: Camaro steering box
If you fell the wheel stand is the issue install a damper. It is a safety item and should be allowed based on that alone.
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