I Think I Fixed (or At Least Improved) My Cj2a's Steering

46ODDFIRE · Dec 26, 2019

CJMark said: ↑

Wise decision to slow down and see what options you have for mounting the box, you only want to rebuild it once. Here's some reference photos from when I rebuilt mine last year. Like you, I had a cobbled up mess, which I ground off and basically started from scratch.

Once the basic frame horns are formed correctly, I started the re-reinforcements, 1/8" plate strap on bottom inside, plug and skip welded. Then 3/16" fish plate on outside, plug and skip welded. I rebuilt right side too, but only used 1/8" plate.

My Saginaw box is Chevy II size, small with 3 mount holes. You want to sleeve 2 of the mounting holes through the frame horn. What you don't see in my pics is 3/16" angle iron welded underneath for one of the Saginaw mounts. There's 1/4" plate that box mounts to, then I used washers between plate and frame horn for alignment, these are then tack welded together. Of course all grade 8 hardware.

I'm very happy with results, seems very solid. A couple guys from the 2Apage saw it in person and thought it looked factory. Good steering makes the 2A a good experience driving at speed (I have OD), it's tight and responsive.

Good luck with your mounting, take your time and do it right.
Mark
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Dude: That is sweet work. I am studying closely.

46ODDFIRE · Dec 24, 2019

47v6 said: ↑

Most of those truck saginaw boxes have 4 bolts. The cast in bosses for the bolts are different lengths and require some measuring to make it how you want. Some companies offer a ready made mount, 716838 : Saginaw Power Steering Box Mounting Plate for Jeep | Advance Adapters

I made my own, but there was an issue. The pitman arm and the box shaft were keyed together. I could not get full travel one way so i had to file in another spline in the pitman arm to do so. It may be one of the reasons some of the boxes are mounted at an angle.

You may want to just cut off the old boxing if you find it suspect and re do it. I do suggest you fully examine the area where the tube cross support is welded to the frame rails. They all seem to have real problems.
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Boom! That thing looks like the fix! Thanks.

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