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INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-31-2012, 01:03 PM

Want this but it says 4wd applications. Didn't 4wd trucks just have different pitman arms? I don't see why agr would make a 12 ratio for 4wd vehicles and not 2wd
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/agr-244451
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68burb · 07-31-2012, 02:15 PM

how the arms mount are different too. 2wd have the nut in the middle clamping the arm down. 4wd have a bolt through the side of the pitman arm. you could open it up and swap the shalfs, but if you spend that much I wouldn't want to crack it open,lol

wilkin250r · 07-31-2012, 03:54 PM

Doesn't the 2WD steering cross over and connect to the passenger side wheel? while the 4wd version connects to the driver-side wheel. I have a 4WD, but I know that the aftermarket crossover steering kits require you to swap to a 2WD steering box because of the way the pitman arm mounts.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-31-2012, 05:29 PM

I'm just looking to add this to my 2wd truck
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WarBeard · 07-31-2012, 07:33 PM

4wd box the Pittman arm can only go on one way. 2wd box has a nut on the end of the shaft to lock the arm on as the arm is tapered. Im pretty sure the 2wd arm can be clocked.

grayharville · 07-31-2012, 11:19 PM

I've taken all the guts from a cracked 4wd box and put them in a 2wd box, just my .02

Just thought of something, if that's a quick ratio box the gears in it are likely different and stock parts probably wouldn't work.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-01-2012, 01:36 AM

I'm going to call agr tomarow and get to the bottom of this
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07-31-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	4wd vs 2wd steering box Want this but it says 4wd applications. Didn't 4wd trucks just have different pitman arms? I don't see why agr would make a 12 ratio for 4wd vehicles and not 2wd http://m.summitracing.com/parts/agr-244451 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-31-2012, 02:15 PM	#2
68burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 78	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box how the arms mount are different too. 2wd have the nut in the middle clamping the arm down. 4wd have a bolt through the side of the pitman arm. you could open it up and swap the shalfs, but if you spend that much I wouldn't want to crack it open,lol __________________ 1968 K10 burb- on it's way to being C10 sporting a 454 th400 and LTZ 20's 1995 K2500 Burb as daily driver 350 with 193K miles 1994 K1500 Silverado ECSB building a TBI 350 for it 330 horse

07-31-2012, 03:54 PM	#3
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box Doesn't the 2WD steering cross over and connect to the passenger side wheel? while the 4wd version connects to the driver-side wheel. I have a 4WD, but I know that the aftermarket crossover steering kits require you to swap to a 2WD steering box because of the way the pitman arm mounts. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

07-31-2012, 05:29 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box I'm just looking to add this to my 2wd truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-31-2012, 07:33 PM	#5
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box 4wd box the Pittman arm can only go on one way. 2wd box has a nut on the end of the shaft to lock the arm on as the arm is tapered. Im pretty sure the 2wd arm can be clocked. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-31-2012, 11:19 PM	#6
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box I've taken all the guts from a cracked 4wd box and put them in a 2wd box, just my .02 Just thought of something, if that's a quick ratio box the gears in it are likely different and stock parts probably wouldn't work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

08-01-2012, 01:36 AM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 4wd vs 2wd steering box I'm going to call agr tomarow and get to the bottom of this Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511



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