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Chevy power steering

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by newguy69, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. Feb 20, 2007
    newguy69

    newguy69 New Member

    Sacramento Calif
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    My 69 cj5 has a camaro power stearing box that works great but it stears almost to easy and this makes it a little squirley on the hiway anyone got an idea on how to get a little more drag or slow the pump maybe ?
     
    newguy69, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. Feb 20, 2007
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Re: Chevy power stearing

    You need a slower ratio box...Out of a bigger GM car....
     
    Patrick, Feb 20, 2007
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  3. Feb 20, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Re: Chevy power stearing

    What Patrick said, or else a slightly shorter pitman arm. Try to find a box from a big Impala/Caprice form the 70's/80's and you should be good.
     
    w3srl, Feb 20, 2007
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  4. Feb 21, 2007
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Re: Chevy power stearing

    What Patrick and Steve said is true but you also need to check the shaft size and spline count on your current box so that you get the same size. You should also check your power steering hose to see if it is an o-ring style or flare type.
     
    Mcruff, Feb 21, 2007
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  5. Feb 21, 2007
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    Re: Chevy power stearing

    ....same as above but I'll add That I've used boxes from chevelle/cutlass/lemans and they're also a slower ratio and work well. I look for the larger pre 78 model cars. I don't know but suspect they changed when they were downsized.
     
    jd7, Feb 21, 2007
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  6. Feb 24, 2007
    newguy69

    newguy69 New Member

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    Thanks for all the info its off to Pick and Pull for me
     
    newguy69, Feb 24, 2007
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