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upgrading to gu steering box??

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upgrading to gu steering box??

Post by noisy truck »

just wondering what the benefits of upgrading to a gu steering box is on a gq, i've seen this mod on a few trucks now so their must be something to gain, im considering if it would be a worthwhile modification to add to the list of things to do to mine, also what would the cost be for this mod?

thanx for any input

daniel
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Post by stock.as.arock »

from wat im told there bigger and stronger and harder to brake putting it symple
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Post by bj on roids »

I see them on here aroud $350-$450 pretty often
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Post by pigletracing »

OK HERES SOME BASIC QUESTIONS, JUST FILL IN THE A = BLANKS

Q1 :- does it improve the steering.??
A =

Q2 :- is it a simple bolt in & conect proceedure.??
A =

Q3 :- if mods are required, what are they? & is it really worth all the fuss.??
A =
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Post by stock.as.arock »

pigletracing wrote:OK HERES SOME BASIC QUESTIONS, JUST FILL IN THE A = BLANKS

Q1 :- does it improve the steering.??
A = a little bit

Q2 :- is it a simple bolt in & conect proceedure.??
A = yes

Q3 :- if mods are required, what are they? & is it really worth all the fuss.??
A = not to sure the trols i put them on did already have a 3inch but other then that no...
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Post by its aford not a nissan »

[quote="pigletracing"]OK HERES SOME BASIC QUESTIONS, JUST FILL IN THE A = BLANKS

Q1 :- does it improve the steering.??
A = yes

Q2 :- is it a simple bolt in & conect proceedure.??
A = yes

Q3 :- if mods are required, what are they? & is it really worth all the fuss.??
A = need an adjustable steering arm/draglink as it bolts in different than the gq one , and if it lasts longer then it is worth it
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Post by niss50 »

The ball joint on the GU have a bigger taper, i have put box & diff in my gq
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Post by pigletracing »

Thanks heaps for filling in the Q & A, you have helped heaps with that advice. Now (thanks to you) Im keen to go the GU box mod. not keen on the GU front end just yet, as I might put her into production class in the future.

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Post by turbo gu »

pigletracing wrote:OK HERES SOME BASIC QUESTIONS, JUST FILL IN THE A = BLANKS

Q1 :- does it improve the steering.??
A = The pitman arm has a bigger drop than a GQ box so it improves the panhard/steering arm alignment(both run on the same angle

Q2 :- is it a simple bolt in & conect proceedure.??
A = Yes. My mate bolted his in under an hour. and he is no mechanic :D

Q3 :- if mods are required, what are they? & is it really worth all the fuss.?? new front steering arm or tierod end if you already have a adjustable one
A =
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Post by brad-chevlux »

so according to this thread, it will bolt straight in, but need an adjustable draglink with a GU rod end at the steering box end.


i think i read in an other thread that some people have had to change to a GU pump aswell to cure some issues.
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Post by turbo gu »

brad-chevlux wrote:so according to this thread, it will bolt straight in, but need an adjustable draglink with a GU rod end at the steering box end.


i think i read in an other thread that some people have had to change to a GU pump aswell to cure some issues.
My mate GQ runs his standard tb42 pump and its sweet..
All he changed was his steering arm but went to a GU front diff at the same time so needed it anyway
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