upgrading to gu steering box??

Post by **noisy truck** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:18 pm

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

Post by **stock.as.arock** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:12 pm

from wat im told there bigger and stronger and harder to brake putting it symple

Post by **bj on roids** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:55 pm

I see them on here aroud $350-$450 pretty often

Post by **pigletracing** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:11 am

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 =

Post by **stock.as.arock** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:55 pm

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...

Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:44 pm

[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

Post by **niss50** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:39 pm

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

Post by **pigletracing** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:29 pm

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.

cheers piglet

Post by **turbo gu** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:27 am

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

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 =

Post by **brad-chevlux** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:31 am

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.

Post by **turbo gu** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:19 pm

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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