Steering gearbox options from other models

[kenh]

In the process of replacing the front A-arms, tie rods and rag joint, I discovered the steering gearbox is leaking from the steering input shaft. I also suspect it is a bit on the loose side. With 240K miles on the clock I was thinking just finding a lower mile box from something like a Camaro or whatever with a quicker ratio.

Does anyone have any recommendations as what would basically be a plug and play box?
Thanks!

Ken

EDIT: I haven't driven the truck yet as I need to get an alignment done. I guess if it drives OK then maybe just a seal kit and adjustment for the stock box??? Driving before was like trying to heard a snake in a strait line!

 

[GoToGuy]

There is a previous thread, and he gives years and models of GM vehicles, with ratios. And some servicing info. Search for steering box gear swap, upgrades.

 

[kenh]

There is a previous thread, and he gives years and models of GM vehicles, with ratios. And some servicing info. Search for steering box gear swap, upgrades.

Thanks! I think I found it. F body guts in the 400 case.

After I get my truck aligned I'll make a final determination on how it steers.

Ken

 

[Caman96]

Borgeson Street & Performance Series, OBS, 12.7:1 Ratio

Expanding on our wildly successful Street & Performance Series of steering gears Borgeson Universal now offers the only quick ratio power steering box to replace the Delphi 800 series in the 1988-1998 Chevrolet and GMC OBS trucks. This all-new power steering box has a quick 12.7:1 ratio with...

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[Orpedcrow]

The more I look at the borgeson boxes, the more I like them.

 

[Caman96]

The more I look at the borgeson boxes, the more I like them.

Me too. Assembled in USA from globally sourced parts….it’s probably as good as it gets.

 

[SNCTMPL]

I’ll let you guys know in a couple of months.

 

[kenh]

Caman96, I tried to quote your post but the damn adds cover the insert quote button and I can't scroll to reveal the button.
That is good information and worth investigating. While $500 is a lot of cash to me it is still much better than some of the $800+ options and should like they are trying to use good parts or at least an attempt at quality control.

Ken

 

[Caman96]

Caman96, I tried to quote your post but the damn adds cover the insert quote button and I can't scroll to reveal the button.
That is good information and worth investigating. While $500 is a lot of cash to me it is still much better than some of the $800+ options and should like they are trying to use good parts or at least an attempt at quality control.

Ken

All credit to @SNCTMPL. It was his post I saw this.

 

[JJF20]

I always recommend Blue Top. I’ve used several now, never an issue. He Replaces the plain bearing / bushing with a roller. Worth the money imho.

I’ve never heard of a bad gear box from him either.