Ken,
Here's a link to an exploded view of the steering
box- http://www.chevytrucks.org/temp/steering_box.jpg
I rebuilt mine 6-7 years ago and ain't much to it-just watch out for all
the little balls as new ones come with a rebuilt kit--any vendor is fine
but my personal favorite is http://www.classicparts.com/ formerly known as
Chevy Duty. The photo does show the tube separate from the box, but
couldn't get mine separated but in the same breath, didn't try that hard,
but if you're going to powder coat the shaft-why not include the box? You
can remove all the innards and have it coated, might want to tape over the
opening when the powder is applied as not to get on the inside. Adjustment
are to be made when it gets reassembled, our good friend Jim Forbes provide
this write to the tech section of chevytrucks.org domain at this link..
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/steering_box_adjust.htm Hope all this
helps but be sure to check out the drag link as a lot of play can be found
in a worn out one... Good luck --wayne
At 11:37 AM 1/26/2007, Ken Hardisty wrote:
>I am starting to rebuild the steering box and column on my 55 2nd Chevy
>stepside. Looking for input or advice on removing the upper steering bearing
>assembly and instructions on rebuilding the steering gear box. Does the metal
>column that houses the steering shaft come out of the steering box? It needs
>to be powder coated. Several companies offer a rebuild kit, does anyone have
>input on who is best to use. Does the rebuild require extensive knowledge or
>can someone with good mechanical skills perform the rebuild.
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