1x99nova Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hey guys...........is the quick ratio steering box that The Parts Place sell's a direct bolt on for my 72 or do I need to order any other parts? Thanks, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 you should call and ask them "I believe" you need a different rag joint and adapters for the lines, at least the one I put in my '71 did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1x99nova Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Calling them was my first thought but I didn't know how knowledgeable they would be about there products. I will call and see. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1x99nova Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just got off the phone with the Parts Place and the guy told me it is a direct bolt on exchange. With all the talk about having to change rag joints and fittings I still wonder. Has anyone bought one of these boxes from the Parts Place? Just wanting to be sure I have all the parts before I take my car to the shop to have this change done. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have bought many parts from The Parts Place and when ever I asked a question over the phone They have never misled me but this is just my personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Did you ask them how 'quick' the quick ratio is? Since this is a 1976 box casting, I would think it would be compatible with the non-metric power steering hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SP Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 All I can say is beware of AGR Performance stuff. I installed their 12:1 Resto steering box (Summit p/n 492117) and "High Performance" power steering pump (Summit p/n AGR-806324). After I got the car on the road the power steering pump started leaking and howling like a very unhappy cat. I called Summit but it was past the 90 day warranty. AGR said they'd rebuild it for around $100 including shipping with about 1 week turnaround. Finally got it back a month later. Damn thing had blasting media in it and a badly chewed up shaft. Long story short, had to buy another pump from elsewhere. Been fighting these idiots to get my rebuild money back for over three months. Will be contacting Better Business Bureau, Summit, and possibly Texas AG. If you go to BB site, they have a F rating, lots of complaints. Supposedly they were the go-to-guys right before I did my car, then they were bought out and went downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1x99nova Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 I ordered one from The Parts Place. They assured me it would fit. 12.8 to 1 ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Ragtop Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I can recommend, from experience on 3 other Chevys, using an 81 Camaro Z-28 Box. Drops right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 At one time one of the previous owners of my 72 changed out the steering box and unless I go around a pretty sharp corner I have to manually shut off the signal. The arms do not go far enough to get past the cam to do it automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans '70 Z20 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Replaced my box with one out of an 87 Monte SS that was hit in rear. It looks identical to my original steering box in looks (important to me). Rather than a straight __ to 1 ratio, I believe these are progressive. Meaning the ratio increases the more you turn the wheel. Big difference over the original. Likely all performance G bodies same (Grand National, 442, Monte SS) As stated ... I simply needed to get a hybrid rag joint (different bolt pattern on each side) and the simple drop in fittings for the two hose connections which allow you to utilize original lines. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waupachino Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I can recommend, from experience on 3 other Chevys, using an 81 Camaro Z-28 Box. Drops right in. If I'm not mistaken, this box will widen your turn radius. I had put one in my 70 years ago and took it back out because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1x99nova Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Installed steering box with no issues. Car steers great and turn signals work just fine. What a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Very glad it worked for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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