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Internal saginaw steering box stops

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Gixx, Jul 18, 2005.

  1. Jul 18, 2005
    Gixx

    Gixx Member

    Albuquerque, NM
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    Do certain saginaw boxes have more limited internal stops ?
    I have a really short pitman arm and my box stops at its internal stops before I reach maximum turning. (This limits my turning radius.) Is there another box that may have no internal stops or more generous stops?

    The axle has stops that are adjustable, but I'm not reaching those.
    I'm running 33's and have a bit more turning travel available (if it weren't for the internal stops).

    Any help appreciated...
     
    Gixx, Jul 18, 2005
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  2. Jul 19, 2005
    Gixx

    Gixx Member

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    Anybody ?
    I guess I'll have to go to the salvage yard and try another box.
     
    Gixx, Jul 19, 2005
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  3. Jul 20, 2005
    steverdenver

    steverdenver Member

    Denver,(Littleton...
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    I do not know about internal stops

    But I have had the same prob with a short pitman arm

    I just got a longer arm

    Different box might be easier and cheaper
     
    steverdenver, Jul 20, 2005
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  4. Jul 20, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I think that a slightly longer pitman arm would be a whole lot easier than messing with the innards of the steering box. You should have not trouble finding one you like in the local u-pull-it or FLAPS.
     
    w3srl, Jul 20, 2005
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  5. Jul 20, 2005
    67cj5

    67cj5 Member

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    Wrong pitman arm. I had to change out mine too.
     
    67cj5, Jul 20, 2005
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  6. Jul 20, 2005
    Gixx

    Gixx Member

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    My problem is that my Pitman arm barely clears my drag link now. This is caused by poor planning on my part in the placement of my steeering box. SO, If I can find a box with no stops or more "generous" stops, my turning radius would be restored. OTHERWISE, I'll have to move the box, lengthen the steering shaft, and go with a longer pitman arm. (costly and a big pain in the arse)
     
    Gixx, Jul 20, 2005
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