need a new steering box

time to swap out the steering box on my 72 skylark custom . I haven't looked into this in a while and there seems to be fewer choices from the the big suppliers.
I saw one that is a 30 spline 4 bolt Saginaw 700 , but isn't the stock power steering box a quick ratio 800 36 spline ?
I also see some companies offering a "stiffer" feel for lack of proper terminology . not sure i want anything too stiff. IM sure anything will feel better than my worn out unit. Not into variable ratios either. I also heard about sourcing from other models.. even 98 jeeps !!!!
I just want this to be as simple as possible . bolt out bolt in .no changing pitman arms or modifying the couplers.
thanks

 

No matter what you will more than likely have to change Pitman arms.

 

If you want a good used one.I have that,if not.we have a member here that rebuilds them as fast ratio.And I'm also on LI.Bruno.

 

Car laid up for the Winter?
Take the old one off of get another to rebuild & swap it later.
Steering boxes are pretty simple to tear down & rebuild. Carquest/NAPA, they can all get you kits.
Dirty job for sure, but not difficult.
The factory box in your car now is a variable rate unit.
Rebuilt this one for my '71, sold the car before it ever was installed.
Was able to search a bit & found a cover stamped 2 days off the build date on my original.
Probably no gain on the $$ but I was interested in learning about them & the Winters here can be very long.

 

Thanks guys,looks like I'm going with "Carhex " Hector .
Ill see how the pitman arm looks.I just didnt want some odd setup that would change the geometry.
Good to hear from you Bruno, I might want to see what your hiding upstairs in your garage again one day !
Larry! always something new with you . do you have to buy new windows for your neighbors every time you start that thing?
still going to belmore and oyster bay?must be a blast .

 

I have the box ready to ship withe the label and address. I just need the paypal address so I can send you the invoice

Hector