Stock Gbody steering box, 600 or 700 series?

[DeanHensler]

What steering box comes stock on a gbody? Specifically a mid 80's monte carlo.

 

[UNGN]

800?

 

[Longroof79]

What steering box comes stock on a gbody? Specifically a mid 80's monte carlo.

Either the 600 or 800 series box.
The 800 series has a 4-bolt top plate...the 600 series has a round snap-on disc on top.

* Excuse me---605 series. I guess my memory isn't quite as sharp as I'd like. Please forgive me...

 

[DRIVEN]

Round top is 605. 4-bolt is 800.

 

[DeanHensler]

Thanks guys. Another question on ratio. Do you know what the stock ratio is? Like 12:1 would be 12 turns on the steering wheel to 1 turn on the pitman arm (I understand the pitman arm won't do a 360 degree turn).

 

[Ribbedroof]

Box ratios vary depending on engine and options

Also the box alone does not determine overall steering ratio, the linkage also comes into play

I suggest you download the info packet from https://gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html for the specs on your car as configured

As an example of the variables, in 1980, Malibu steering box ratios vary from 24.0:1 to 13.0:1

 

[pontiacgp]

there actually is a 700 box

http://cjrproducts.com/products/700-series/

 

[Griffin84ss]

Are these just like the stock original or is one better than the others? Is the jeep grand Cherokee steering box the better option? Thanks for any advice

 

[DeanHensler]

Box ratios vary depending on engine and options

Also the box alone does not determine overall steering ratio, the linkage also comes into play

I suggest you download the info packet from https://gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html for the specs on your car as configured

As an example of the variables, in 1980, Malibu steering box ratios vary from 24.0:1 to 13.0:1

How about the box with the Z stamped on it?

 

[pontiacgp]

How about the box with the Z stamped on it?

The box with a Z is an F body box. I have one in my GP for now until I put the Delphi box back in. I think Jack has one as well and they work good but with the stops you're turning circle will be increased. The Z box will give you a heavier feel and is a quick ratio box.