Steering

[GP86]

Hi ,im a new member ,old reader tho 🙂 i now have my 86 GP tore down to the frame , and im now gonna look for some improvement parts .
This week ill be looking at a steering box from an 86 Monte Carlo SS , was wondering if anyone knows the part number(s) that would be on it , would be a great help .
Thank -You

 

[srercrcr]

According to the parts manual...if the 86 MC has the Z65 package, the box is # 7843135. That was used on some mid-80s Regals and Cutlasses also....if they had the HD suspension option.

 

[pontiacgp]

here's a link to the GM steering box codes...you're probably looking for the YA box...

http://www.chevelles.com/techref/shea_3.html

 

[GP86]

Thanks

Thanks people , im glad i had the info when i checked the car or i wouldnt have known , but unfortunely the car wasnt a real Monte SS , 🙁 so im back to looking for a quick ratio box , which i now know can also come from certain Camaros and Trans Ams ,should make it a little easier 😀
Once again Thank-You

 

[pontiacgp]

keep in mind the steering boxes from the camaro and firebird have different stops in them so your turning radius will be increased quit a bit...they use a longer pitman arm which you can't use on a G body...the F body steering boxes are used by some G body guys who use oversize tires cause these boxes will prevent the tires from hitting the frame on tight turn

 

[jerrycad472]

Another option is to have the Stock Steering box rebuilt with the quicker Ratio. I did that with my 81 Monte Carlo Steering Box. I think it was about $180. Probably more than buying used Box, but you never know what your getting when you buy used.

I used Harry's Steering Gear and Repair in Roseville, MI.

 

[79malibu]

so..... are all g-body steering boxes interchangeble? like just where the boxes mount up? i don't know what the ratio is on my stock rebuilt autozone unit on the malibu but a guy i know locally will be switching his 87 gn over to rack n pinion steering for the quick ratio. he offered me the old parts and i was thinking about it but will it just drop right in and will it benefit that much to do it?

 

[pontiacgp]

the GN box is the same box as yours except it's close ratio so it'll fit no problem

 

[79malibu]

ok thanks 😀

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Just avoid the ones with the round cover that is retained by a snap ring instead of 4 bolts. It's a lighter unit, but is not as good as the 4 bolt box. They are not rebuildable if I remember correctly. It was in an old Hot Rod Magazine 10-20 years ago, back when they still did some decent basic tech stuff.