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Old May 4, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

Hello, I have a question, is it possible to have the front frame rail rebuilt to mount the steering box to the frame or I was told the frame is a 2 piece and I could get a new front frame and have it welded. Here are a few pics, any thought welcome please!
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Old May 4, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

From the looks of it its rusted out you may need a new frame rail you can find them T/A creations have them
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Old May 5, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

That crack is a huge safety issue, have that section of the rail replaced and welded in. Failure will be catastrophic when it lets go. Just my two cents.
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Old May 8, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

The car isn't being driven, we had it towed. We took out the broken steering box. What we aren't sure of is, is it a k member that we would need to replace or when you hear talk of replacing the front clip? We have found a whole front end, I'll add the pic. My friend isn't sure what part I need to get to replace this and fix the problem, without patch welding a piece on.

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Old May 9, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

If everything comes out the way it should you can mount a "steering brace" AKA Wonder Bar to help prevent that.
Link = https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...r-bar-1-a.html
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Old May 10, 2016 | 12:41 AM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

The whole thing had broke off so he just pulled the steering box out as it was leaking. Prior owner had installed a wonder bar but as it seems that was a little to late because it broke completely off the frame. I'm just not sure what we need to buy to fix it if we don't want to fabricate a piece and weld it on......?
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Old May 10, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:49 PM
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Re: 89 Camaro steering box cracked frame

Yes, it costs less to buy and install a steering brace (aka wonderbar) than to repair the cracked frame the steering gear box is mounted to.

http://www.top-downsolutions.com/cha...or-firebird-(a

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