S t e e r i n g B o x e s

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Preamble

This article is about the discussion, types and use of different steering boxes that are available for automobiles today. One of the most used steering box over time is the Saginaw. Features of this article include the identification of parts, modification of steering parts, use and application, and adjustments.

Contents 1 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 2 MODIFICATION 3 USE AND APPLICATION 4 ADJUSTMENTS 5 WHERE DO THEY COME FROM 6 605'S 7 800 SERIES

[edit] IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

[edit] MODIFICATION

1. Saginaw Steering Swap in a '89 Ford Bronco

  http://www.wt4x4.net/tech/saginawswap.htm

2. Saginaw Swap in to a Jeep CJ with a 350 Chevy

  http://www.film.queensu.ca/cJ3B/Tech/SaginawSteering.html

3. GM Saginaw Parts in a Ford Box.

  http://www.themustangshop.com/steerbox.cfm

[edit] USE AND APPLICATION

1. Tighten up your Dodge P/U steering.

  http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/mopp_0103_how_to_install_saginaw_steering_box/index.html

2. How does it work- Saginaw steering box. (1956 - 1978 GM's)

  http://www.stangerssite.com/HowItWorksSteeringBox.html

[edit] ADJUSTMENTS

1. Saginaw Steering Box Adjust Sector Shaft Tension

  http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0801_saginaw_steering_box_rebuild/photo_33.html

[edit] WHERE DO THEY COME FROM

[edit] 605'S

[edit] 800 SERIES

  Most commonly found in these vehicles:

1964-'76 AMC 1961-'76 Cadillac, including 1963-'76 Eldorado 1964-'76 Buick and Pontiac full-size cars and Riviera 1973-'76 Regal 1975-'76 Skyhawk, Seville, Monza and Starfire 1965-'76 Chevrolet full-size cars 1967-'76 Camaro and 1968-'76 Nova 1964-'76 Chevelle, Cutlass, GTO, Grand Prix, Lemans, Ventura and Tempest 1971-'76 Vega and 1975 Pontiac Astre 1960-'76 Oldsmobile full-size cars including 1966-'76 Tornado 1971-'76 Jeep Cherokee, Wagoneer, Gladiator and J-series pickups 1972-'75 International Scout and Traveler