swapping steering boxes, need quick help.

[muddybuddy]

hey there, im swapping my 4wd steering box out for a 2wd box to do crossover, and i need help disconnecting the steering shaft from the box. i have the 2 lines out and i know there are the 4 bolts that are in the saide of the frame. at what point do i disconnect the steering shaft, so i can take the box out? sorry if it doesnt make 100% sense, hopefully u understand what im trying to do

thanks,
james

 

[az ranger]

I Just Changed Mine Out Last Week And I Took The Two Bolts Out Of The Rag Joint Where The Shaft Meets The Box Then Took Out The 4 Bolts That Hold The Box To The Frame. Once The Box Is Free You Can Pull It Away From The Shaft. The Steering Shaft Should Also Collapse A Few Inches If Necessary That Helps When Reinstalling

 

[muddybuddy]

alright thanks, ill go back outside in the 25* weather and continue :-)

 

[dremu]

hey there, im swapping my 4wd steering box out for a 2wd box to do crossover, and i need help disconnecting the steering shaft from the box. i have the 2 lines out and i know there are the 4 bolts that are in the saide of the frame. at what point do i disconnect the steering shaft, so i can take the box out? sorry if it doesnt make 100% sense, hopefully u understand what im trying to do

thanks,
james

Why not just swap sector shafts? It is soooo much easier! Four bolts and voila!

-- A

 

[muddybuddy]

haha well well i already got a 2wd box tapped for hydro assist so....haha. i got it out, jus gatta call a buddy up to help me line the holes up, i dont wana spend all day trying to line them up myself

 

[muddybuddy]

should my 4wd box rag joint work with the 2wd box? its not fitting?

 

[chevyin]

mine was the same

 

[dremu]

haha well well i already got a 2wd box tapped for hydro assist so....haha. i got it out, jus gatta call a buddy up to help me line the holes up, i dont wana spend all day trying to line them up myself

Fair nuff -- and sweet!

-- A

 

[big adam]

stearing box

i would like to know if the 2 whl stearing box works wiyh no modifications. plus i'm looking for a full cage fore my 1975 jimmy that im installing 1 ton running gear in soon. looking for some better stearing . thanks adam abasikowski@sbc global.net