Chevy Truck Frame Repair Kit For Steering Box

For more than 30 years autofab has been producing the steering box gusset kit sbgk to repair this issue.

Chevy truck frame repair kit for steering box.

Forums trucks in snow and ice management chevy trucks steering box frame repair tips help discussion in chevy trucks started by nott oct 9 2000. Chevy and gmc bolt in steering box brace kit and frame repair kit the 1973 1987 chevy and gmc trucks blazers jimmys and suburbans had a serious problem of frame flex and cracking in the steering box area. Auto rust s line of safetcap frame repair kits were created to assist in repairing vehicles in the shop and over time has developed into a line of diy frame saving kits that can be installed by a qualified technician anywhere in the world. Quickly and easily installed it eliminates the clunking noise that may result when this part fails while restoring original ride control.

The 1973 1987 chevy and gmc trucks blazers jimmys and suburbans had a serious problem of frame flex and cracking in the steering box area. While the 2wd trucks use the same steering box bolt pattern the frame contours are enough different that it can be a lot of work to make the frame repair kit work. This item rough country steering box frame support kit fits 73 87 chevy gmc c k pickup suburban k5 blazer jimmy 5040 cardone 27 7516 remanufactured power steering gear detroit axle complete power steering gear box assembly for chevrolet dodge gmc truck s. Weld on frame repair kit for 73 91 gm trucks.

On that page that kit is listed for a 4wd though it does say this in the tech info area. Bolt in steering box brace kit and weld in frame repair kit. Auto rust makes kits for all the popular mopars assorted gm muscle cars chevrolet gmc trucks jeeps saabs ford rangers and toyota trucks. 73 87 91 square body chevy k30 3 inch standard lift system.

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This problem is compounded with the addition of a lift and bigger tires. Chassis frame crossmembers by dorman. 4 3 out of 5 stars 13. Dorman has all the components needed for a complete repair.

This kit is designed to prevent that problem by eliminating the frame flex caused by increased steering loads like lifts big tires and off road use. Add to wish list. This problem is compounded with the addition of a lift. The straight axle gm trucks are notorious for frame cracks in the steering box mounting area.