The Junkyard Interchange and Rarities Thread
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I imagine the swap isn't too bad, it's probably more of a matter of getting the correct wiring harness that plugs into the clusters.
What pitman arm works with this swap and how can u id the correct box. Is the steering shaft the correct one for the swap also.
Bandit_one said:92-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering box Saginaw 700 series. Fit's right in minus one bolt ( think there's only 3 ???), as the 12.7:1 quick ratio and the same steering stops as G body. No schoolbus wide turns with this
one!!!
You need to keep your pitman arm, yes it will fit right in the stearing shaft and to find and id it, well just look for specificaly for a 92-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee. They look just like the ones on camaro's and let's say olds cutlas and monte ss.
they have de square top...
they have de square top...
If you find an older (70s up until 81) Trans Am or Z28 get the steering box. It is a much quicker ratio and bolts right in. You'll need the Pittman arm too. I did this swap.
If your car is a v6: If you find a G body with a factory V8, chances are the rear springs are better than what you have. I did this swap - raised my car 1 inch at the axle, over 2 inches at the bumper.
If you have the crappy two piece lug nuts (with the fake chrome) newer Camaro lug nuts aren't as pretty, but they fit the tool better.
I've found all the braces mentioned, they seem to be more common on the Grand Prix models?
Still hunting for the holy grail: an aluminum core support
If your car is a v6: If you find a G body with a factory V8, chances are the rear springs are better than what you have. I did this swap - raised my car 1 inch at the axle, over 2 inches at the bumper.
If you have the crappy two piece lug nuts (with the fake chrome) newer Camaro lug nuts aren't as pretty, but they fit the tool better.
I've found all the braces mentioned, they seem to be more common on the Grand Prix models?
Still hunting for the holy grail: an aluminum core support
in the last 11 years or so of Gbody parts hunting i have only ran across 3 aluminum core supports 2 of which i pulled. Sold one and kept one for me. I have seen them come across on ebay every once in a while.. The only rarer part that i have had a tough time finding is the 8.5 rearend...
I think I`ve found a cheap way to give a little extra bling to our engine compartment. Recent model GM pickups with ls engines still have standard looking power steering pump and reservoir. I don`t know if the pump itself is any better than the ones we already have but the reservoir is a nice stainless piece which should polish up nicely. I will keep my eyes open at work if we change one under waranty to pick up the reservoir but I imagine there should be plenty of them in the yards. Has anyone tried swapping the reservoir? does it fit our old pumps?
What do you think?
Dean
What do you think?
Dean
Do anyone know if a 3rd Generation F-body 82-92 Camaro/Firebird A/C parts will swap over to a G-body or if they are the same as a g-body car? I ask that because I am putting a LS engine in my car & I'm trying to figure out if this A/C hose & adapter kit will work for my car while using the LS A/C compressor. I have been searching all over & cant find a kit like this that's made specifically for a g-body but if the 3rd Gen parts will swap over I know this kit will work for me.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ls1throttlebodywaterbypasskit-1.aspx.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ls1throttlebodywaterbypasskit-1.aspx.
deanlemans81 said:
Didn't see this before but, yes, I have a complete p/s pump from a 2012 silverado on my Olds 350, fit in almost perfect. The pressure line bung needs to be swapped with your old one, little bending to the return pipe, and for me, I had to get a shorter belt (but I had been running the 229 pump on it so maybe not even that, lol).
