Topic: Steering box for cross over

[Zamdrang]

I know this has been covered....I never have any luck with the search engine on this thing.....sorry to go over it again.   

Anyway, im gonna do a x-over setup on my 85.  Ive been searching for a steering box.    I notice on a competitors site they recommend a 86-88 box for the 79-85 trucks but say you can use a 89-95 box if you wish.  Whats the difference?  Any reason to use one over the other?     

[4runner freak]

I notice on a competitors site they recommend a 86-88 box for the 79-85 trucks but say you can use a 89-95 box if you wish.  Whats the difference?  Any reason to use one over the other?

Both boxes are mechanically the same, the benifit of getting one of the 89-95(on the right) boxes, is that the input shaft and casing are longer, so when your axle is pushed forward, you don't have the lengthen your steering shaft. With the 86-88 box you have to cut the steering shaft and weld it back together at a longer length(there are other options, depending on the year of your truck).
Hope this helps 

[79coyotefrg]

i have a 86 steering box for sale

[Zamdrang [OP]]

Thanks for the info.    IM running an 85 4runner, im I looking at having to cut the shaft for the older box?   What other options are there?

PMd you on the box...

[4runner freak]

Thanks for the info.    IM running an 85 4runner, im I looking at having to cut the shaft for the older box?   What other options are there?

PMd you on the box...

Yes.
It isn't that big of a deal, it's just one more thing to do.
Here are a couple valuable links on how to.
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...irculatingBall
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...oto=nextnewest