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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Manual Steering Box

I would like to convert my F Body to a manual steering setup. Does anyone know of a steering box that will bolt up to the third gen F Body. I can't locate a manual steering Bird or Camaro in the local bone yards, so I thought I'd see if anyone knew of anything that will work.
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Look for an S10 or S15 with a 4 cyl engine. They usually have manual boxes and they bolt right in.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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Thanks for the info, Stephen! Does the F Body Pittman Arm (or is it the idler arm???) need to be changed to that of the S Trucks also, or can I retain the F Body's.

I really appreciate the info! :hail:
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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The S truck's pitman arm has a slightly different angle. You can use it if you have to but I'd suggest using the f-body's pitman arm.
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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Thanks again!
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