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info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
i called lares co. today to inquire about converting my p/s box off my 72 2wd. they told me that they could make the box less turns lock to lock BUT the box will NOT turn as sharp as the stock steering box. so i,am going to put a stock box (reman ) on my truck. cost for them to reman a box is 200.00 exchange and they would change it to whats called ( quick ratio ) for same . but who would want a box that will not turn sharp ?
FYI BOB
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
I've gone thru 3 steering boxed (standard, quick ratio and variable) finally went with an Early Classics variable rate steering box from "Redhead. The best of both worlds as the ratio quickens the more you turn it (not twitchy on freeway and good for turning into driveway). Redhead has not developed slack like the other rebuilt ones I had.
I don't think the steering box is the limit for how sharp you can turn (which is not very for our trucks). |
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
I was just relaying what a leading steering box remanufacturer told me. Lares and a1 cardone supply boxes to all major aiuto supply stores.
Bob
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
I put a PS box off of a 79 2wd truck on my 68, had a much quicker steering ratio and was quite noticable. Bolted up no problems and $20 at pick a part in Phoenix.
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
I put one of an 83 onto my 71 supposed to be less turns lock to lock. $130 reman at autozone with core. If you get the earlier year ones pre 80 they have the same fittings. If not you have to get adapters.
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
I just installed a box from Lares on my 70 this week. I got it off ebay direct from Lares for under 170 with no core charge.
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Anyone have any sold year and/or application information on when variable ratio boxes and quick ratio boxes were used?
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
Is there a such thing as a quick ratio manual steering box? And, yes, I do have strong arms.
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
Hi Bret, i auto schooled in the late 70's and i believe the variable ratio came out in 1975 as a guess, as i went to school in 77,78. I put a 1985 2wd in my 68 2wd, works great. Variable ratio is about 17/1 ratio in the center, 1/4 turn right and left. After that it goes to about 13/1 for the rest of the turn. 3 1/2 turns lock to lock. If you salvage yard shop open the glove box and look for variable ratio printed on the option list. If you remove the line on the organ donor truck and it's the wrong style, just get the box, lines, fitting in the back of the pump, rag joint and stick with 2wd to 2wd, 4wd to 4wd. This variable ratio came about because of corvettes with a super quick ratio were twitchy and too sensitive at high speed. I have read an article that states variable ratio is for parking, not so! If you want to experiment if you remove the top 4 bolt cover (play with a core) the shaft you look at looks like your 3 longest fingers with the middle one being longer, were as a fixed ratio all fingers are the same length. Stay away from 1996 and newer as they went to an easy steer box and i feel too much assist as you can turn it with your pinky. Good luck, Brian Fuller
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
Thanks Brian!
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Re: info on quick ratio steering boxes for everybody
hey 70 cst
how did that box from Wes work out? I am getting ready to buy one myself. I know this is a thread from the past, but just wondered. thanks |
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