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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Manual steer box

Can anybody tell me if a S-10 manual steer box will work on a 3rd gen? Or does anybody know what will work? Thanks for any help Brian
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 04:09 PM
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a moderator with the name TRAXION(I think) is about to put one in from an S10, atleast that's what his website says.

p.s. you might want to change your name, unless you miss spelled it on purpose.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 08:45 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
It fits with no problems. You can use the S-10's pitman arm but the angle is slighty different. It's better to reuse the f-body pitman arm.
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 02:41 AM
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The S10 Steering box fits but if you plan on keeping your sway bar you'll have to notch the bracket bushing mount so it would clear. For my box to fit flush with the frame, I had to grind the tangs flat which was no big deal. The S10 pitman arm has a different angle rendering its leverage too short ( It'll fit but your steering geometry will be messed up and it'll be tougher to steer)

Use your stock pitman arm to retain the leverage and proper steering geometry.

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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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Why not go with manual rack and pinion. Check out Thunder Racing. It's either the chassis or suspension section.

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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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I've run my S10 manual box with a Camaro pitman arm for over a year with no problems. Nice and easy bolt in.
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