Grand Cherokee Steering Box

[455 Ron]

I want to use a Lee or DSE or ATS etc steering box but they are out of my budget. After reading here I found out several people are using the Jeep box, and that is probably more in line with my budget. I was wondering what year(s) I should be looking for. Thanks for all replys.

Ron

[Typhoon1015]

93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee box. works great. Bolts right in. reuse your power steering pittman arm. the line fittings are metric but you can get the low pressure adapter at a parts store. Not sure about the high pressure since I converted to a metric PS pump due to the LS swap. There is a thread on team chevelle about the swap.

HTH

[BMR Sales]

Alot of my customers have done this swap and haven't heard anything negative yet.

[shizzy]

93-98 as stated, I paid less than $50 from the JY, then I ordered the rag joint and hose adapters from Lee.

http://lee-powersteering.com/rebuild-misc.htm

It's an easy swap.

[csouth]

Check this link with pics

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...ap-w-pics.html

[Malibu Lou]

I got a '98 JGC box at a wrecking yard and had Tom Lee go through it. I installed it in my '65 Chevelle and I simply love it. It's quick and precise on windy back roads and very stable on the freeway. It was a straight bolt in and worth whatever it was that it cost me. There is a great sticky dedicated to the subject at http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334534 .

[1989GTA]

Keep in mind those that have a car with manual stearing you will have to buy the power stearing Pittman arm and the power stearing drag link. I did this on my 1965 Buick Skylark. As reported above there were no problems in the conversion.

[455 Ron]

Thanks for the replys. I'm going to hit the J yards. It is for my '68 GTO it already has PS so the swap should be quick.

ron

[csouth]

Thanks for the replys. I'm going to hit the J yards. It is for my '68 GTO it already has PS so the swap should be quick.

ron

Spend a couple of bucks and get a rebuilt box from your local parts store. I'm all for saving a buck or two, but at least you know what you have when you put it in.

[hotrodneb]

OK so I found this and thought....maybe save some money.. Autozone lists a "Duralast" brand gear #7525. Looks to fit both grand and just the cherokee. They show it a 3.3 turns lock-lock, anyone know what the actual ratio of these boxes are? Somehoe that doesnt seem much quicker than stock.

[hotrodneb]

Might have found me own answer......found this at
http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...x-upgrade.html

YEAR ALPHA CODE ORIGINAL APPLICATION GEAR RATIO EFFORT T-BAR SIZE TRAVEL
1992.5 -1993 AL or BT Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min

1994 AL, BT, or PD Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min

1995 JH Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min

1996 KD Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min

1997-98 WK or BT Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min

[shizzy]

OK so I found this and thought....maybe save some money.. Autozone lists a "Duralast" brand gear #7525. Looks to fit both grand and just the cherokee. They show it a 3.3 turns lock-lock, anyone know what the actual ratio of these boxes are? Somehoe that doesnt seem much quicker than stock.

Use car-part.com to find the best price on a used one. I picked mine up for $50.

and dont worry too much about how many fewer turns, I think the JGC box was 3/4 of a turn faster then the OEM 1972 bex, but my old one was leaky and sloppy.

[455 Ron]

One more question. Is it doable for a DIYer to rebuild the box. I haven't seen any kits at the auto parts stores, was wondering if any of you have tried to rebuild your own.

Ron

[hotrodneb]

Even if it was possible.......I wouldnt try it. THe time/cost to rebuild yourself isnt worth it compared to just buying one. Same thing for brake calipers/etc......used to reduild my own years ago, but now to can buy one rebuilt with a warranty for less than the kits seemed to go for.

Goy my used JGC gear at local yard...$45 from a 98 with only 69K miles....no need to even think of a rebuilt---this one should be good for another couple hundred thousand

[Borre]

http://www.onallcylinders.com/2014/0...arly-chevelle/

[chpr1972]

Yhe steering box adapters are available from Earls. Use a 1980 Camaro/Firebird steering coupler. It is cheaper. I got mine from NPD. Was a lot cheaper than the PU coupler.

[kimosabi]

Is this the same recipe as for any 70's GM car? Want to do this on my 70 Camaro. Same Lares 202 Rag joint and everything to convert?