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nothingface5384
AMC Nut Joined: Dec/21/2014 Location: pgh pa Status: Offline Points: 340 |
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Posted: Jan/02/2015 at 8:35pm |
Looks to me my AMC Hornet uses a GM steering box?
Has anyone upgraded to a junkyard cheeroke fast ratio box or a 670/800 LEE/ATS fast 12.7:1 power box? ..or simply sent their stock one in to be rebuilt by LEE? |
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Slate
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Yep.
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Buzzman72
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Buzzman72...void where prohibited, your mileage may vary, objects in mirror may be closer than they appear, and alcohol may intensify any side effects.
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mitchs66
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I've been reading about this myself, good upgrade at a cheap price. Regular Jeep Cherokee boxes bolt on also. I bought a 2000 Cherokee box for $40.00, from a garage up the street from me. It is 14:1, which I think will be good for my driver car, the 12.7:1 boxes are really good for autocross and quick steering applications. There are certain numbers to look for on the box, that tell which ratio they are.
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Wrambler
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Remember that the Jeep boxes
A: will have about 3 turns lock to lock as there aren't anhy steering stops built in B: may be missing a bolt mounting boss you need. Many Jeep boxes only have 3 and if they don't match the 3 you need, well then you only have 2 and that isn't going to work out. If you can get the right box, good. If not, I'd recommend a box made for your AMC. Most GM 12.7-1 boxes have steering stops built in that limit turning radius and besides, they are decades old now, even the jeep boxes are working at 20yrs + or -. I have a 12.7 box from a Grand Cherokee that the 3 bolts align and will fit my 65 Ambassador, I'm assuming it will work pretty well with that long wheel base. I have a 73 Hornet box that is aroun 3 1/4 turns lock to lock in my 69 American and am quite happy with it. 12.7 isn't needed in many cases, depends on the car and driver etc; |
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nothingface5384
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So sounds like sending my current box out to be rebuilt by LEE would be best bet to keep correct turning radius
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mitchs66
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Go to www.chevelles.com and use the search for jeep steering upgrade. Very helpful and again it is a cheap way to upgrade your steering. Nothing wrong with having yours rebuilt, it will cost more, but both ways have their advantages.
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nothingface5384
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Oh i know i also own a skylark..same as chevelle
just mainly wanted to comfirm that tje amc did have a gm box |
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Mopar_guy
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Just call them and tell them what you want. They'll build it without sending yours in. I have one in my Javelin and I love it. It was a little more than getting one from AGR but those don't get the best reviews either. I've not read one bad review about Lee's. |
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nothingface5384
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I think the agr are the variable units
But yeah LEE ATS DSE are the top 3 |
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