[lazlo]

Originally Posted by toomanybirds

The Firebird box works OK, the Camaro box doesn't work well due to decreased turning radius. The Camaro's used a longer pitman arm, that is why they don't turn as far.
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As I understand it the pittman arm is not the only factor that affects turning radius. The stops inside the unit are different....

[goldeneyee]

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[toomanybirds]

Originally Posted by lazlo

As I understand it the pittman arm is not the only factor that affects turning radius. The stops inside the unit are different....

You are correct about the stops, but you misinterpreted my statement.

I only meant that with a longer pitman arm, the steering gear doesn't need to turn as far.

And the Camaro gear can be easily recognized by the longer pitman arm.

I did not mean that the Camaro gear would work the same with a shorter pitman arm, it will not.

[lazlo]

Okay..... I just wanted folks to know that there is alot more to the steering gear box than most would think...