Spider Steering box

[spider2081]

Does anyone know if any vendors or shops rebuild Spider 2000 steering boxes ??

[lanciahf]

Dave,
I think Midwest Bayless offers their service. But i think you have to buy a 95 amp alternator first.

[124JOE]

are you sure its the ST box
not the idler on the pass side?

[spider2081]

Ralph!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are sooosooo funny. LOL

[jpaulus53]

I don't know for certain , but i have heard that the Lada steering components will work.
There is a short arm version and a long arm version.

Link to Lada parts


http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=la ... sacat=6000

[spider2081]

Thanks, I heard the Lada box could be modified to work also, some say the internals can be swapped to the Fiat box. I am looking for some one who has done it to get the correct part numbers or a vendor who sells rebuilt steering boxes.

[jpaulus53]

This article might help

http://www.dcfiats.org/tech/fiat_steeri ... rticle.pdf

[jpaulus53]

also this add notes a parts replacement list for the steering box.
good luck,\.

http://www.fiatplus.com/STEERING-BOX-130.00-CORE.html

[ClarkTheShark]

The best solution to your problem is to find a used box, drain it, clean it, replace the seals, fill it with fresh oil, install it and adjust it. itll run like new. made a world of difference in mine. I had 30 degrees and play that I couldn't adjust it any tighter.

[spider2081]

I have a few used steering boxes but the play in mine is at the bottom where the pitman arm is. The shafts are worn and pitted where the needle bearings are. Also I haven't been able to find any repair info on the steering box. I would think there is a separate service manual for the steering box.