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Steering Box For 70 Cj5 With 225 V6

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Ricklosch, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018
    Ricklosch

    Ricklosch New Member

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    I’m doing a ground up restore on a 70 cj5 with V6 dauntless engine. Can anyone assist with the correct Ross steering box I should be looking for.
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2018
    Walt Couch

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    The Ross for the V6 is bigger than the Ross for the 4 cyl. They both look alike and Welcome to the forum.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2018
    47v6

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    Welcome. The v6 is a much better unit than the 4 cylinder. I believe it may be the same as an M38a-1. Others will chime in.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2018
    Ricklosch

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    Thanks.
     
  5. Nov 23, 2018
    TIm E

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    The M38A1 and 225 V6 Ross boxes are interchangeable,but have a few minor differences:

    M38A1
    - Box casting number TL 122995 (engraved on the main box, not to be confused with the raised numbers on the cover).
    - 17/1 Steering ratio
    - Has a 2" protrusion at the bottom where the horn tube would be on the V6 version.
    - Slightly longer steering shaft

    225 V6
    - Box casting number TL 122987
    - 19/1 Steering ratio
    - Slight recess at bottom/front where horn tube goes.

    Welcome!
     
  6. Nov 23, 2018
    Ricklosch

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    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again.
     
  7. Nov 23, 2018
    heavychevy

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    Welcome to the jeep family.
     
  8. Nov 24, 2018
    Rick Whitson

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    Welcome from Michigan.
     
  9. Dec 4, 2018
    truckee4x4

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    Here's a pic of the steering gearbox from my 1966 Cj5 with same powerplant as yours:

    20181130_GK_untitled shoot_Photo Nov 30, 3 03 12 PM.jpg

    Welcome! I'm doing the same on a 1966, facing a lot or the same issues I suspect! Good luck, the guys in this forum are an invaluable source of info.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2018
    Ricklosch

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    Thanks so much. Helps a lot. This project is going to take a while but I’m enjoying it.
     
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