Quick Power Steering Question

[tngbody]

I have a 1982MC can I replace the power steering box with the one from a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee? This is what mine currently looks like and it's leaking.

 

[Wraith]

You'll need a new G Body steering arm, the Saginaw one won't work, also I believe the Cherokee one will have o-ring fittings instead of flare fitting to the box

 

[tngbody]

Is the steering arm on the bottom?

 

[Wraith]

Yes, bottom of box, they are different from the 600 series to 800 series boxes
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Spee...8890847&utm_content=All Products (Feb28_2020)

 

[Ribbedroof]

82 should have O-ring style hoses already. The change to O-ring fittings was for the 1980 model year onward

 

[tngbody]

I already have this.

Yes, bottom of box, they are different from the 600 series to 800 series boxes
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-1978-88-GM-G-Body-Metric-Steering-Box-Pitman-Arm,4834.html?sku=91032550&utm_matchtype={match_type}&msclkid=429f96b03c161c3deb7ef4dd765439e1&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SMI - Shopping (CSE) (Bing)&utm_term=4577404348890847&utm_content=All Products (Feb28_2020)

Could I not use what I have already?

 

[Wraith]

Could I not use what I have already?

No, steering arms are different lengths between each box

 

[SS_Malibu]

I had the same 600 series box (also leaking) and replaced it with an 800 series QR box from BuyAutoParts when I did my front end. I had to purchase a new pitman arm as well due to the bigger diameter of the output shaft. I think I bought the pitman are from Dixie Restoration. Be very happy with the conversion to QR box.

 

[tngbody]

Below is what I got from a local junkyard. It came from a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I just want to make sure this is the right one before I buy it. The pitman arm from the Jeep is very steep compared to the MC, I'm assuming this is why I need a new one.

 

[Wraith]

Steering arm will not work