Denny Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 anyone used the 93-97 grand cherokee box for there 1stgen montes? if so part numbers etc. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1992-98 Grand Cherokee Fast Ratio Power Steering Gears YEAR ALPHA CODE ORIGINAL APPLICATION GEARRATIO EFFORT T-BAR SIZE TRAVEL 1992.5-93-94 AL Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min 1995 JH Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min 1996 KD Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min 1997-98 WK Jeep Grand Cherokee 12.7:1 20-26 0.195 Dia 43deg 45min I used a Lares 200 rag joint for mine, and reused the stock bolts/nuts. Most people run the Lee power steering seats but I can't comment on those because I have a metric power steering pump/reservoir: https://leepowersteering.com/collections/seat-kit/products/saginaw-power-steering-gearbox-seat-kit-after-1980-sae-conversion You could also find a newer GM truck and remove the fitting from the back of its power steering pump and swap it with yours to be able to use late model pressure hoses. I believe I used the pressure hose from a 1985 Monte Carlo SS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 thanks for the good info ,trying to decide to replace my orig. witch is a ss 454 1970 or go with a jeep gear box . I thought someone said the ss big block cars had different boxes than the regular montes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Boxes are all the same externally. IF the F41 suspension was ordered, a quicker ratio box was installed. I believe. The 83-87 Monte Carlo SS, Grand National and 442 quick ratio box is also an option. Same as the grand Cherokee. The iroc box will also work BUT the internal stops prevent the tires from making a full turn required for our cars. Aka not enough turning radius. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 So to be clear, I could order a steering box for a 83-87 monte from the parts store like auto zone and it would be a correct with quick ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 83-88 Monte Carlo SS. YES. non SS Monte, no. Grand national, yes. Regal, no 442/hurst olds, yes. Cutlass, no 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, MC1of80 said: 83-88 Monte Carlo SS. YES. non SS Monte, no. Grand national, yes. Regal, no 442/hurst olds, yes. Cutlass, no Do those have the metric hose ends? If so he'll need hoses made up correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 39 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Do those have the metric hose ends? If so he'll need hoses made up correct? Yes, they are metric threads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 You can buy adapters to fit the hoses so you can use your lines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Yes, you can. The other difference in the fittings is the type of seal. I believe Earl's plumbing makes the part you're looking for. I went the simpler route, and used compression coupling to tie the metric hoses to the S.A.E. hoses. Working for a couple years so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I used these guys with great results. https://redheadsteeringgears.com/shop?year=1971&make=Chevrolet&model=Monte Carlo&options=24&options=29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whons Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I know this doesn't relate to Monte Carlos, But I had a 1967 Impala that I changed the gear box to a quicker lock to lock ratio. the 70 to 72 has to be the easiest gear box to change, being located so far forward on frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Bad454 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I had these guys rebuild and convert my original to a quick ratio. It turned out nice. http://www.powersteering.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 5 hours ago, 1Bad454 said: I had these guys rebuild and convert my original to a quick ratio. It turned out nice. http://www.powersteering.com Thanks for sharing Ronald. I’m going to reach out to these guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I have '98 Grand Cherokee steering gear installed with lee compression plugs and used BBC steering lines( Rock Auto) ...worked like a charm, but now seeping fluid around the output shaft...going to replace seal. Hoses were Edelmann 80116 & 70551 respectively. Have about $125 into it and like it. Just be careful changing lanes, way different from what you're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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