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B-body steering box?
I was looking under the hood of the charger today to see how much clearance there was for the headers I was planning to order,when I noticed my steering box was covered with fluid. Upon further investigation it apears to be leaking out the top where the coupler goes on the splined shaft also this shaft moves in&out a 1/4" as I turn the steering wheel back&forth making a clunking noise,there is no movement at the tires with a 1/4th of a turn of the wheel. So now the headers are on the back burner while I address this new problem. What latter model body styles(that I may be able to find in a salvage yard)will interchange with my 72 if any? Would it be cheaper to have a machine shop rebuild my box? Thanks Triggerbear
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Besides another B body, I don't know. Perhaps a stroll through a year one catolog to see if there are different part numbers could help. There not cheap rebuilt through Y1.
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thanks for the reply rumblefish 70s model cars in the yards around here are hard to find :B-bodys ha forget it.was hoping maybe late 70s C-bodys or mid 80s M-bodys.theres a mopar only yard about 60 miles from me I guess monday I'll give them a call.I'll call Napa too&check the price for them to rebuild mine . Thanks Triggerbear
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Ive replaced the seal in those before and they arnt too bad,your adjustment might have backed off under it is all but you wont know until you pull it apart.Far as I know the parts a dodge only item.
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hey Marc is there a bearing behind that seal that might have collapsed?
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Its a ball roller if I remember right,once you get the seal off, there should be an adjustment collar with a slot or some holes in it to turn it with.If you purshase a seal kit,it will have an exploded diagram for reference.
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ok thats cool I thought it might have a support bearing or something in back of the retainer,I'll see if napa can get me a kit.
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Go to www.firmfeel.com and they will have everything you need along with some tech help too.
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They can get it-from dodge.
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Thanks DWC I'll check them out,Marc my local dodge dealer is a drip every time I try to get a part for my car they tell me they cant get part#s for anything old than early 80s.thanks for the tip on the roller ball
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Kewl-hopefully napa wont mark it up too much.Ive ran into this before,you just need the one seal but they make you purchase the whole kit to get it.Around 70 buks last time I bought one.
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Checked out the firmfeel site $300+$100core I hope my box is repairable.anyone know which body styles&years interchange?
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72 and older to about 68 or mabeye even 66.I lucked out-my 69 has a manual box in good shape.
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The firm feel site sudjests on 72 and older cars you can install a 73or newer box in order to save money on replacment pitman arms so perhaps I might find something in one of the junkyards around here.
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As far as I know, all A,B and E bodies use the same boxes.Believe it or not, a B-body van uses the same box. You didn't mention manual or power, but if you have a manual box, and want a higher ratio for easier steering, check the B-vans. I think the 3/4 ton B200 van is where you want to look, but to be sure, make sure the one you find has more steering wheel turns lock-to-lock than your current one. The mopar chassis book might give you some more info on interchangability of boxes.
hope that helps! torch |
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MORE turns lock to lock badddd, LESS turns lock to lock gooodddd !!!!!!
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Its power,ol ladydose drive it sometime,do have 245/60/15s on front,it is a street only ride,tight parking lots are everywhere.thanks for the tips on witch body styles to look for there is a 73 valant I got the front spindles&rotors from in a local yard I'll have to call and find out if its power or manual. thanks again everyone you guys rock. Triggerbear
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Ratio really wont make it any harder to steer. It's really in your caster set up. We work a lot with that on our race cars to get them to turn.
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I found a box today,it was from advance $119.00+$45.00core,new pitman arm$45.00 these are for 73 model as the 72 parts were almost $200.00 higher.I might have to change to a 73 idler arm when I make the swap Firmfeel inc. list different part#s and are who suggested going to later year parts. still for around $200 I'll be replacing a worn box and both arms. Thanks for everyones input Triggerbear
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