Identifying Saginaw Box

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Is there a number or style of Saginaw box that came on squares so I can get the correct rebuild kit? Are all Saginaws the same? And where to get a rebuild kit?

Now that the transfer case is done, this is the next step in my "to insanity and beyond" tour.

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I think you need to know what box you have. I know there is the fast ratio boxes and the normal ratio, then manual boxes. Light duty then to heavy duty boxes. 2wd vs 4wd, I think?
 

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Ok....here is the best source I can find to determine what box you have. Since sites come and go, I captured all the pics (for GM boxes) and am placing them here as a future go-by. With their info, I believe mine to be an 808.

These are the gents responsible for the awesome pics and info.
https://leepowersteering.com/pages/how-to-identify-gearbox#800-808
 

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Good info! So basically, the different steering ratios and internal stops don't change the model # then?
 

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Good info! So basically, the different steering ratios and internal stops don't change the model # then?
Doesn't seem to. I'm also finding little difference between the 800 and 808 rebuild kits. Now to work up the nerve to tear into this. lol
 

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