Warrior 900 STEERING BOX FRAME SUPPORT (1973 – 1991 Chevy & GMC Truck or Blazer) User Manual
Steering box frame support, War 900, Installation instructions
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STEERING BOX FRAME SUPPORT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WAR 900
4 WHEEL DRIVE 1969 AND UP CHEVROLET FULL SIZE TRUCK
WITH FRONT LEAF SPRINGS
IMPORTANT: The frame support brackets must be clamped into position on outside frame and Welded to frame by
a certified welder or front-end frame specialist.
1)
Support vehicle on Jack stands and remove drivers’ side tire, wheel, and all steering components, including
steering box. Completely remove steering box from frame.
2)
If frame is cracked, it must be repaired first. Make frame flat, grind groove along crack, weld its complete
length, grind frame flat again. Clean all old paint or undercoating and all dirt away from all possible welding
areas. Now the frame is ready for the support brackets.
3)
Align large support plate with the four steering box holes on the outside frame. Hold in place with four bolts,
(not supplied). Use C-clamps to be sure support plate is consistently flat along frame. It may be necessary to
heat the plate with a torch to help form it to the frame.
4)
Weld plate to frame with 1 _” weld passes. Move along approximately 1 _” and begin welding another 1 _”
weld pass. DO NOT WELD CONTINUOUS WELD PASSES. Weld the top, and two sides this way.
Leaving the bottom with no weld until you install the bottom plate.
5)
Place small plate on the underside of frame (Ground Side) aligning the large hole over the rivet in the bottom of
the frame. Clamp plate to frame and follow steps three and four above.
6)
After cooling, remove small bolts, clean slag and apply two coats of paint.
7)
Re-install all steering components; torque all bolts to manufacturers’ suggested torque requirements. Install tire
and wheel; torque lug nuts to manufacture recommended torque specifications.
8)
After test driving your vehicle, check all bolts for tightness.
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