Steering gear swap

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May 19, 2005 | 11:55 PM

Jenkins

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From: The Desert

Car: 1984 Trans Am

Engine: Lg4

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3:23

Steering gear swap

Will the steering gear box from an 89 formula WS6 be a simple swap into an 84 Trans Am WS6?

May 19, 2005 | 11:58 PM

AlkyIROC

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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

All the late model GM steering boxes are interchangable.

May 20, 2005 | 11:15 AM

tommy z-28

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Car: 1985 z-28

Engine: 350ci

Transmission: 700-r4

My steering gear is on its way out, steadily dripping more fluid. Is another used one (junkyard) ok, or should you buy a new one.

I guess I'm wondering if its a huge PITA to install, which would warrant a new one to assure I dont have to do it twice?