1967 El Camino Pro-Touring Build (Jeep Steering Box) Pt.17

Showing the Jeep Grand Cherokee steering box swap into the 1967 El Camino. Part numbers also given at the end of the video. Building a 1967 El Camino with an LS and Tremec T-56. Please like and subscribe! I'll be doing more videos on the build and on the specific products that I decided to use for this project.
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[@backcountrybuilds]

This is great. Thanks for the part number layout at the end. I’ve got an LQ4 going into a 68 SS. Thanks!

[@stevepope5484]

Man I'm Glad I found this video.

[@stevepope5484]

Plan 5.3 to 67 chevelle. Looks like I can copy u! Pump too ,03 yukon stuff. My alternator is in driver's side on my factory yukon brackets

[@stevepope5484]

The jeep pitman arm won't work on our chevelles? I'm hoping to get a box tomorrow.

[@arrages23]

you should also look into using the jeep steering shaft. it features a U-joint style connection version that crappy rag joint. Enjoying the content and looking to start a KZbin to document my el camino LS build. Thanks and keep wrenching!

[@JV-fu9pv]

That pitman arm you have listed, is for a 7/8 center link? Im going from 13/16 to 7/8 idler and center link but can’t find the 7/8 power steering pitman arm for my 64 el Camino . Thanks for the awesome upgrade video as well.

[@stevepope5484]

Where'd u wind up buying the pitman arm from? It's almost 200.00 at advance? I paid 35.00 for the steering box.

[@deankay4434]

Do you know what the input/spool valves torsion bar is rated at? Like 35 lbs. The higher, the more feedback road feel. It keyed to the input shaft but narrows to twist as it splines into the spool valve. ASE Master Tech-Retired

[@dontworry6256]

Thank you !

[@waltergaines201]

Great video

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

WALTER GAINES thanks!

[@asifmirza3062]

Hey great video! Also would this work on a B body frame for a 64 impala? Thanks

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

This is for the A body only, as far as I know. I’m unsure what box they B bodies use, but I’d guess it might be the same other than the pitman arm. Some Google searches might net you the information you’re looking for.

[@cocobolo1911]

Nice!

[@frankm2385]

Thanks for the video. Will the bolts also line up on a '68 El Camino?

[@djrosa773]

do these parts work on 67 malibu? Thank you for the video!!! DJ

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Yes.

[@djrosa773]

We are here in my garage working on my 67 Chevelle Malibu and was just wondering I bought everything that you said to buy but we're just off on the bolts that go through the frame to the power steering gearbox by about a quarter of an inch is the steering shaft itself supposed to be able to be shortened so that we can get gain that quarter of an inch? Thanks

[@ryurc3033]

Will this work on a 72 as well ? Would be a nice upgrade while doing the disc brake swap

[@ryurc3033]

I found it in the comments.....but thanks for the idea and the part numbers

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Yes indeed. One of the best upgrades for our slow turning Chevelles! Enjoy!

[@monstermechanic-uw8xj]

wonder if that jgc steering box will fit a 89 S10 pu. I know some early metric G bodies had a similar ratio steering box. but can't find any around here. I've seen the steering shaft mods that are everywhere on YT "No". I'll soon be moking up my V-8 6spd S10 build. really interested in how your truck handles when you hit the streets with it👍

[@deankay4434]

To add to this research, the pitman are size & number of spines make or break this swap. Using info on Rock Auto or some local parts stores will list these numbers in specs, regardless of your actual correct pitman arm. So if 7/8” with 32 splines is the same as your car & the JGC, you’re golden. Companies selling gear boxes list 500, 600 series box with 3 hole and still fit the 4 hole mount. For guys with 67-72 C10’s, our box bolts on the other side of the frame, so you’re screwed. Pressures for gear box vehicles spec at 1,200 - 1,500 PSI and are controlled by the valve behind the 1” nut on the pump. Some companies sell them while some tech will drill the hole larger. Do Not Try this unless you get guidance. Rack & Pinion pump spec at 650 - 800 PSI. The only difference is the valve. 1” = 25.4 mm so the nut could be 24 mm or 26 mm. This is the older style Saginaw pump in a can, not type 2 with a separate reservoir that clips on or on fender. Just uses pumps for boxes if that’s what you have. In 2010 & up, Silverado, Tahoe and others use a rack & pinion so just look and note. Hope this helps! ASE Master Tech since 78 - Retired

[@ryurc3033]

On an 89 s10 I would try to find one of the 99/2000 extreme steering boxes. Worked out good on my 87 blazer

[@jimpatch5970]

Why not just use the stock GM pump from the car getting a new GC steering box? Making new hoses anyway.

[@richardgreen1142]

Nice, I’m doing the same motor swap however with the 80e trans

[@richardgreen1142]

Bone Head I’m also swapping a 67 elco. You though are using some nice parts, I’m using all the stock stuff; ecu, decaped injectors, wire hardness, 4.8l, 80e trans. The only aftermarket stuff is a aem 380lph external pump, pac 1218 springs, and the sloppy stage two cam. I’m following sloppymechanic don’t bs me build.

[@richardgreen1142]

Bone Head I’m not sure how I can send pics here but... motor/trans is in, just got in the intercooler today, I still need to do the hot side... motor is done, trans go HD2 kit is done, I still need to send my wire harness off to LSX Specialties, I’m not sure how to explain it... I’d say the hard stuff is done

[@richardgreen1142]

Bone Head I don’t have them posted anywhere... I’d share if I did have them posted. I got the impression you’re in the northwest, I’m in Camas WA, perhaps we’ll run into each other someday. I will do this steering box mod too, seems easy enough.

[@richardgreen1142]

Bone Head I seen your word press page with your email, I sent you one with pics... I’ve never heard of that show but I’ll look it up. I know that yard even though I’ve not been yet

[@richardgreen1142]

Bone Head I hope the car is fun... someday I’ll fix up the sloppy suspension, your car is looking good, I seen the pics on the word press page and that’s way nice... I’m not too much into looks, just to go fast as hell. My goal is for my car to run high 9’s and do burnouts from 80 mph. Haha the amount I have into my car is under 6k and that’s including the price of the car

[@joeortiz4879]

Hey I have a 72 Chevelle Malibu 350 5.7, I want to do a steering gear box conversion. Can you please help me out with this conversion, thanks in advance!

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Link to the steering box is in the description

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Everything is the same on yours. Might double check the rag joint, but for the most part, everything you need is at the end of the video. Have an auto parts store that does hydraulic hoses make you a set and you're on the road. Easy!

[@user-ch5ud5lx4r]

Any idea if I could use my current pump, or do I need to pick up a pump from a silverado?

[@user-ch5ud5lx4r]

@@MuscleCarSolutions Thanks, I guess I can just get some fittings. Been researching it and looks like Lee's has kits.

[@user-ch5ud5lx4r]

@@MuscleCarSolutions Awesome, I do appreciate the response on this!......I can take my old hoses and just have them make me some new ones with the metric threads and correct ends to work with a JGC box then?......Done?

[@gavinr1333]

@@MuscleCarSolutions awesome, I was seeing threads where guys were ordering press-in fittings into the box and wasn't sure if I needed to go that route. Ordered me a box last night from a 96, as well as a disc conversion for the front brakes. Took me 10 years, but I've decided to start working on finishing my project!

[@gavinr1333]

@@MuscleCarSolutions 68 Olds Cutlass/442 clone. Did the motor, trans, rear and beefed up the suspension. Now onto brakes, steering and the biggest hurdle .......the cancer on the sheet metal !

[@gavinr1333]

@@MuscleCarSolutions heavy lifting I can do, finesse I cannot!.....I'll end paying an arm and a leg , but going to a professional for that part!

[@adrianmtz5016]

Will this fit a 68 chevelle? Also are the width dimensions the same?

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Yes. The critical dimensions are the same. It will boot right up. Just make sure you have the right pitman arm and rag joint and head to your local auto parts store that does hydraulic lines to make you a set with the right ends.

[@daviddixon7613]

@@MuscleCarSolutions will this work on a 86 C10

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

Don’t know.

[@chasesgarage4932]

Would this box fit on a 65 cutlass?

[@chasesgarage4932]

@@dakotasclassiccars7246 I ended up doing it a few months back, I had a factory power steering car so my pitman arm was the same, only this is, I’ve still got a leak so I’m thinking t my pump now

[@eddielara17]

Hey. So the power steering pump and hose are from a Silverado? Or just the horses? What year by the way?

[@eddielara17]

What year?

[@eddielara17]

Thanks so much. Going to get this going on my 67 malibu wagon!

[@eddielara17]

Bone Head, I really appreciate your help. I felt my head smoking with frustration trying to figure it out. Also, do I need anything special to mount the new power steering pump?

[@eddielara17]

Bone Head, you are the car savior!