Has anyone seen the new Squarebody power steering boxes for swap? No bracket needed?

[cgrocen]

I stumbled across a new aftermarket replacement power steering box on ebay for Squarebody trucks that looks interesting. The Squarebody power steering box is the box that is used to add power steering to 1960-66 Chevy trucks. This new steering gear looks interesting, as the mounting surface is flat. The body of the steering box does not stick out past the mounting surface like factory squarebody steering boxes do. It would appear that an adapter bracket would not be needed to add this box to the 60-66 trucks. It looks like one could simply bolt this box to the truck frame and you would be good to go. Click on the images for a larger view.





Here are factory squarebody power steering boxes:





Comments?

[Nanook]

Looks interesting....what is the part number or is it application specific to the square bodies?

[cgrocen]

The steering box is specific to the square bodies. There are minute differences 1973-76, 77-79, and 80-86. The diameter of the input shafts vary over the years .73", .787", .80", and imperial vs metric hose ports, etc. It is advertised on ebay as part number 27-7522. Here is a link to one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394978344976

[Captainfab]

At that price which includes free shipping, it is obviously a made in China steering box.