Robyn's '76 "steering box"

[rthompson339]

Does anyone know if a 1980 steering box will fit a '76? In the pics they look nearly identical.
The local parts house can only find an '80. Please let me know ASAP, I need to order so I can get it Friday.

[barry1982]

Yes, I believe you should have no problem. I'm not positive, but you may run into problems between 3/4 ton -1/2 ton steering boxes. But 1/2 to 1/2 should be okay. I once installed a steering box from a 78 onto a 72 without much trouble.

[72shorbox]

can't remember off the top of my head but they changed to metric fittings about that time so check that out. Someone will sound in on that.

[80SPORT]

Correct...80 up used metric/O ring fittings

Other than adapting the hose all will fit (2wd and 4 wd are different)

[rthompson339]

Thank you for your replies about the steering box. I got a remanufactured one that did NOT have the Poppet valve installed is that normal? The kid at the parts house was at a loss when I asked him. Must not have been his department.