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upgrading to gu steering box??
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:18 pm
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
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:12 pm
by stock.as.arock
from wat im told there bigger and stronger and harder to brake putting it symple
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:55 pm
by bj on roids
I see them on here aroud $350-$450 pretty often
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:11 am
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 =
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:55 pm
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...
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:44 pm
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
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:39 pm
by niss50
The ball joint on the GU have a bigger taper, i have put box & diff in my gq
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:29 pm
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.
cheers piglet
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:27 am
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
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 =
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:31 am
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:19 pm
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