Where is the steering box on a Saginaw Jeep?
The Saginaw steering system requires the elimination of the stock gear box and bellcrank. The new steering box is mounted on the inside of the left front frame rail, just behind the bumper. Although this sounds simple, there are several things that must be considered before the installation can be completed.
What kind of steering box does a 1970 Jeep have?
Make sure the box that you select has the same basic configuration as the ones illustrated. Both Power & Manual boxes can be found in the 1960s and early 1970 GM cars, or Jeep vehicles 1972 & newer.
What kind of steering does a jeep use?
Jeep also used a rag joint coupler between the steering box and driveshaft. We offer a couple conversion kits. These kits are either power or manual steering conversions, and use either a Flaming River or Borgeson yoke design.
What kind of steering system does a Saginaw have?
The bellcrank is mounted on the front crossmember or axle and uses a push-pull affect for steering. Because there are many motions and joints on this system, excessive free play and backlash develops. The Saginaw steering system requires the elimination of the stock gear box and bellcrank.
The Saginaw steering system requires the elimination of the stock gear box and bellcrank. The new steering box is mounted on the inside of the left front frame rail, just behind the bumper. Although this sounds simple, there are several things that must be considered before the installation can be completed.
Make sure the box that you select has the same basic configuration as the ones illustrated. Both Power & Manual boxes can be found in the 1960s and early 1970 GM cars, or Jeep vehicles 1972 & newer.
Jeep also used a rag joint coupler between the steering box and driveshaft. We offer a couple conversion kits. These kits are either power or manual steering conversions, and use either a Flaming River or Borgeson yoke design.
The bellcrank is mounted on the front crossmember or axle and uses a push-pull affect for steering. Because there are many motions and joints on this system, excessive free play and backlash develops. The Saginaw steering system requires the elimination of the stock gear box and bellcrank.