605 Steer'n Box Gave 78K Everyone opts for a Heavier unit?

[lilbowtie]

Got a box out of a 2002 S-10 $10

 

[Low_Bridge]

Got a box out of a 2002 S-10 $10

Bone yard 2wd Model?

 

[Longroof79]

There was an article in Hot Rod Magazine a while back. It mentioned using a box from a Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee...I'll have to refer back to it. Apparently, the Jeep uses the same 800 series quick ratio box, but of course you'll still need the 800 pitman arm from a G-body car. The 605 is a paper weight or small boat anchor. I've replaced two of them in my car over the years...complete junk.

 

[lilbowtie]

Out of my 2002 Sonoma - It's becoming a race truck w/ rack & pinion

 

[lilbowtie]

Sorry sold ! not off here I have a craigslist add

 

[Low_Bridge]

Soooo an 85 Monte SS with the 2.5 to lock it's a drop in or will I need a different Pittman arm?

Thanks

 

[Longroof79]

If you find a Monte SS box, it will most likely come with a pitman arm....hopefully.
What kind of car is this going into? You may need to replace the power steering to steering box hoses for ones that are compatible with the newer box.

I'm guessing it's going into the '81 Malibu?

 

[Low_Bridge]

81 Malibu ~


This Im thinking would definitely need a gbody Pittman arm?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/84-1984-Z28...ING-/181886298131?hash=item2a5944a813&vxp=mtr

 

[Longroof79]

If I'm not mistaken, in '81 they might have still used the flared end hose(s). With the later Monte Carlo 800 box they used the o-ringed ends. I believe Lee Manufacturing has the brass inserts to install into the later box in order to use the early style flare ended hoses.
I think you can purchase the brass inserts without the rag joint.
http://www.hellotrade.com/lee-manufacturing-company/lee-power-steering-adapter-kit.html

 

[Longroof79]

That will work, but I think the F-body pitman arm is slightly longer. I'm sure someone on the site will chime in if it can be used on a G-body.

You could try car-part.com to search if there's anything local to you. http://car-part.com/