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| Pat Moreno (152.163.195.201)
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Does anybody know if a GM4905a sheppard steering box, will fit a GM4106. Thanks in advance Pat. | ||
| rjlong (66.74.169.186)
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Yes it will, but. . . Best to get the entire steering from the 4905 - column, bevel gears, sheppard box, etc. Reason (Thanks to Luke @ US Coach): There is a difference in the bevel gear ratio at the bottom of the steering column between the Sheppard-equipped GMs and others. Putting just the Sheppard box in w/o changing the bevel gearset will not provide the optimum steering setup - he says they'll wander almost like the original "ram" steering. HTH, RJ PD4106-2784 Fresno CA | ||
| Frank Allen (64.12.103.181)
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They wont wander if the alignment is right and the gear is not worn out , the 4905 column is also shorter than the 06, the bevel gears can be put into the 06 gear box.. been there done that Frank Allen 4106 2626 | ||
| Claimjumper (208.186.108.4) Rating: N/A |
I to, have been there, done that. My 06 tracks straight after setting the toe in and installing a used sheppard box from nimco and changing to the high pressure pump. | ||
| David Roy (216.227.178.116)
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Can any one tell me if the powersteering booster cyl off a 4106 will fit on my 4905?, my has some play in the stud even after adjustment. Know of any place that a good unit could be bought?. Thanks Dave. | ||
| RJ Long (66.74.169.186)
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Dave - You don't say where you are, but contact Bab Steering, they're in So CA: http://www.babsteering.com Several busnuts have had excellent service from them, at reasonable rates. RJ PD4106-2784 Fresno CA | ||
| Luke Bonagura (Lukeatuscoach) (63.24.146.156)
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Hi Guys: Just to clarify what I told RJ in our conversion about converting to Sheppard steering (and we were talking about eliminating all play), I suggested, from the experience of numerous customers, that a 1 to 1 ratio gear set at the bottom of the column would insure a PLAY-FREEE steering system. Another qualifier, it was only the late 4905 production (not sure of the VIN starting point, but basically somewhere from 1978 to 1980) where the 1 to 1 ratio was installed in the GM production. Many items come into play to have a tight steering system including king pins, tie rod ends, drag link ends, steering shafts, yokes & universal joints as well as the support bearing on GM's where the 2 shafts join along with the connecting splined shaft. Unfortunately, a brief comment can be misconstrued and passed along as the total story, which is not what I intended with the conversation I had with R.J. We had a general conversation regarding the conversion from the original GM system to Sheppard steering. Just had to clarify this so as not to confuse folks. LUKE@USCOACH | ||
| RJ Long (66.74.169.186)
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Thanks, Luke, for clearing up the point I made. Appreciate your expertise, filling in the blanks to the generalized comments I made above. Wouldn't want to steer a fellow busnut wrong. . . (Sorry, couldn't resist the pun. . .8^) RJ |
