1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

fb/sa steering boX interchangable?

Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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does anyone know if u can use a sa manuel steering rack on fb or se to right? especially if the power steering is not going to be in use. same length, size, ignition switch position and all the column stuff works? anyone have any have input if it works or what might get into. I know 84-85 are the same and some 81-84 change within the vin number not on how or why.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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79-82 is the same, 82-85 is the same.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='908141' date='Sep 18 2008, 09:38 AM
79-82 is the same, 82-85 is the same.


so what problems can i run into if use a 80 into lets say a 84 se with no power steering?
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by elpena' post='908150' date='Sep 18 2008, 10:45 AM
so what problems can i run into if use a 80 into lets say a 84 se with no power steering?


edit:nm so i guess u meant to say its interchangable all years.
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Originally Posted by elpena' post='908150' date='Sep 18 2008, 10:45 AM
so what problems can i run into if use a 80 into lets say a 84 se with no power steering?


it should work. they just updated the box, they didnt change any mountings
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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sweet thanks man!
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Originally Posted by elpena' post='908121' date='Sep 17 2008, 10:14 PM
does anyone know if u can use a sa manuel steering rack on fb or se to right? especially if the power steering is not going to be in use. same length, size, ignition switch position and all the column stuff works? anyone have any have input if it works or what might get into. I know 84-85 are the same and some 81-84 change within the vin number not on how or why.


The black tubes that slide over the shafts are different. You'll have to swap that over *if* if it will fit the same because the key cylinders don't install the same from that year to year difference.
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