52 steering question
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52 steering question
Ok, got a question here, I got busy this weekend and was able to get my engine/tranny setup roughly where it needs to be within the belly of my beast, but I am finding that some of my clearances will be pretty tight (but I knew and expected this).
I plan on using the stock steering setup, but don't have one at the moment (so what if I'm buying my truck a piece at a time, I'll deal
). What I need to know before I fab up any mounts to set the engine in permanently is how far out from the frame rail (outside edge) does the stock steering box extend into the engine bay? I know that the stock unit is fairly compact, but I need to have an idea of what clearance I'll have, or if I need to slide the engine forward a bit (can't go right/passenger with it due to exhaust on that side) Just for your info, I am putting in a 400M, C-6 combo. Thanks in advance.
Jon
I plan on using the stock steering setup, but don't have one at the moment (so what if I'm buying my truck a piece at a time, I'll deal
). What I need to know before I fab up any mounts to set the engine in permanently is how far out from the frame rail (outside edge) does the stock steering box extend into the engine bay? I know that the stock unit is fairly compact, but I need to have an idea of what clearance I'll have, or if I need to slide the engine forward a bit (can't go right/passenger with it due to exhaust on that side) Just for your info, I am putting in a 400M, C-6 combo. Thanks in advance.Jon
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52 steering question
I can't provide you the answer since my steering parts are sitting in my sideyard, off of my frame. It's too bad you don't live in Oklahoma; I'm trying to give my whole stock front suspension and steering stuff away, but can't find any takers. I'm going to be using a MII and aftermarket steering so the stock parts are just taking up space in my yard.
-Ron
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ok, that answers my question, and sounds like I should have more than enough room to squeeze it in there. Thanks
and Ron, i'd gladly take ya up on the front end, but as you said, its a bit of a road trip for me, oh well, I do have the parts I need tracked down, but have to go pick them up sometime when I have a free weekend (not gunna happen for a while with me being a full time college student)
and Ron, i'd gladly take ya up on the front end, but as you said, its a bit of a road trip for me, oh well, I do have the parts I need tracked down, but have to go pick them up sometime when I have a free weekend (not gunna happen for a while with me being a full time college student)
