Missing Steering Components

[Little Rock Dave]

Hello All,

I am restoring a 80 Z28 and need some steering pieces. Attached is a picture of what is in the car now. I know I need a steering gear box and pitman arm but are there other components I need? I need to find a source that has all the missing components including nuts/bolts or any other fasteners needed to put it all together. I've tried looking for a schematic of all the steering parts but have been unsuccessful. If anyone as a similar make/model, please send me some pictures of what the end result should look like.

 

[73Z L92]

Here's a pic of my 80.

 

[Twisted_Metal]

Make sure you get V8 steering components.

Here's a pic of my 80.

Was that a V6 car?
(Motor mounts look odd.)

The steering components will look pretty much the same but the part numbers will be different than a Z28 (V8) car.

 

[grzewnicki]

Keith at Custom Works (NastyZ28 site sponsor) has a complete kit of what you need to go from the steering box to your spindles (minus 7" pitman arm/nut and lockwasher): http://customworksperformance.net/suspension.html. Of course you'll need a P/S gearbox and the 3 bolts to secure it to frame camaro central (great selection of new and used parts) has them: https://www.camarocentral.com/1970_1981_Camaro_Power_Steering_Gear_Box_Bolts_p/pow-46b.htm. Which steering box you go with is do you want to take your chances with a rebuilt borgenson (later model Camaro 79-81) used metric fittings on pump and gearbox or do you want to spend the money for a brand new pro touring type box which is also available through Custom works. Of course hoses, power steering pump, bracket to mount pump, pulley for pump if not included with pump you buy. Since you need a lot of stuff you could call Keith at Custom Works and see if he will work a deal with you, mention you heard about him through NastyZ28. A lot of members have bought from Keith, he owns and races 2nd gen Camaros, small business owner, puts a lot of time into researching and desiging his parts. Won't oversell you.

 

[Little Rock Dave]

Thanks for the pics and suggestions. Very helpful!

 

[czizza]

I have a gear box SAE and pitman arm from a 79 camaro, in my garage. I replaced it with a 12:1 for better performance.

You will need a centerlink, idle arm, inner and out tie-rods (inners are different), gearbox Metric, PS pump, pitman arm, stabilizer links and a sway bar.

https://www.ridetech.com/product/1970-1981-f-body-steering-kit-w-power-steering/

Read this: https://www.nastyz28.com/2gcog/steersys.html

 

[73Z L92]

Sorry I should of said my 80 was a V6. Not any more
This is how looks today.

 

[Little Rock Dave]

I have a gear box SAE and pitman arm from a 79 camaro, in my garage. I replaced it with a 12:1 for better performance.

You will need a centerlink, idle arm, inner and out tie-rods (inners are different), gearbox Metric, PS pump, pitman arm, stabilizer links and a sway bar.

https://www.ridetech.com/product/1970-1981-f-body-steering-kit-w-power-steering/

Read this: https://www.nastyz28.com/2gcog/steersys.html


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Very helpful pic. Thank you!