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Steering box ratio suggestions

My first time posting-Ever! Been gleaning a lot of great knowledge, advice, tips, and ideas from you guys for awhile now, thanks. Currently I’m attempting to wrap my head around gearbox options. My pick-up is a 1991 K1500 SCSB with a standard IFS 6” lift 35x12.50 tires. I have my sights set on...
- Aqua-pig
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2023
- gearbox steering box steering box upgrade sterring box ratio
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
Steering Pump Bleed Procedure?

Apologies if my n00bness when it comes to power steering maintenance is showing. I have been to hell and back with the steering on this truck (92 C1500), it has never been easy enough to turn the wheel, and I know because I drove a dude's 94 Blazer in the past and it was great - light, smooth...
- Ruff Idol
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2023
- bluetop edelmann gearbox power steering pump
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Air in Steering Lines?

I have had no shortage of steering problems on my 92 C1500. Just put in a Bluetop gearbox a few weeks ago and new lines - bled the air out the best I could and was very happy with the result - good power assist even at idle. Fast forward to now and I think there is air in the system. The wheel...
- Ruff Idol
- Thread
- Jun 24, 2022
- air gearbox hoses lines power steering
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
First and Last Bluetop Steering Gear

Not sure if there's a suspension thread for the 2wd trucks so I threw it here. So I am going on the 3rd steering box I'm about to put in this truck and am pulling my hair out. When I bought it the original had so much play and the fluid was black and burnt smelling. Replaced with a cheap BBB...
- Ruff Idol
- Thread
- May 26, 2022
- bluetop gearbox power steering reman steering box
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits