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MrShelley · 02-13-2005, 02:20 AM

I'm in the process of finishing my '68s frame, and it's time for a new power steering box. I'd prefer a quicker ratio than the stocker. At one time I think AGR Steering in Fort Worth made one for '73-'87s, but they don't anymore. I say 73-87 because although my truck is a '68, I swapped in the front suspension and steering from a '78 when I installed the airbags and dropped spindles.

Does anyone know another of another company that makes a quick ratio box?

gonebad2 · 02-13-2005, 02:45 AM

Check with Summit Racing. I was in their Reno retail store last week and the salesman looked it up and said they had them in stock.

GMCGRANDS · 02-13-2005, 11:36 AM

Mr Shelly,
Early Classics offers one. I had one and sold it recently. I believe Mullins steering gear has them as well.

SCOTI · 02-13-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrShelley

.... At one time I think AGR Steering in Fort Worth made one for '73-'87s, but they don't anymore. I say 73-87 because although my truck is a '68, I swapped in the front suspension and steering from a '78 when I installed the airbags and dropped spindles.

Does anyone know another of another company that makes a quick ratio box?

Do they list one for a 67-72?

70-Chevy · 02-13-2005, 11:56 AM

CPP has a quick ratio power steering box. I dont know what the other companies sell them for, but CPP has it for $299.00.

http://www.classicperform.com/6092ch...ing-components

That link will put you right in the steering box section of the site. Hope it helps! Good luck.

superchevy · 02-13-2005, 12:05 PM

Last I checked, you could send your box, or drop it off like I did, and AGR would build it anyway you wished.
SC

MrShelley · 02-13-2005, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. That gives me some more options.

GMCGRANDS - Did you use the box that you had? Were you satisfied with the performance?

SCOTI - I know AGR had one listed for 73-87 at one time. That was years ago though. Their current catalog has 88-up only.

450hp69chevy - Thanks for the link!

superchevy - Good info, thanks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-13-2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

Last I checked, you could send your box, or drop it off like I did, and AGR would build it anyway you wished.
SC

MINE IS A BRAND NEW AGR AND IT WAS BUILT TO THE PO'S SPECS

GMCGRANDS · 02-14-2005, 10:45 PM

Mr Shelly,
I never installed the one I had. Changed to Fatman suspension before it ever got installed. It was supposed to be 3.5 turns lock to lock. Check with ECE the guys there are very informative and easy to talk with.

mikeoj · 02-13-2005, 12:29 PM

I got mine here http://www.powersteering.com/products/.Mike

Chevy4Life · 02-13-2005, 06:47 PM

I just went through this. I bought a CCP quick ratio power steering gear, it is NOT a quick ratio it is a variable ratio box 17-13:1. I'm pretty sure the ECE box is variable also. I was going to send the box back because I remember reading that www.powersteering.com could build a 12:1 box. So, I emailed them about it....Here is the reply I got.

"Hey Jay the fastest I can go on a PU box is 16:1 ratio. It may already have that. It would be about 3.5 turns lock to lock on that vehicle. If you have 4 turns lock to lock it is a 24:1 ratio and can be upgraded to 16:1. Thanks Chip 417-864-6676"

So, I kept the CCP box. Anyone know for sure if someone makes a true quick ratio box(12:1 or 13:1)for GM trucks?

02-13-2005, 02:20 AM	#1
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Quick Ratio Power Steering? I'm in the process of finishing my '68s frame, and it's time for a new power steering box. I'd prefer a quicker ratio than the stocker. At one time I think AGR Steering in Fort Worth made one for '73-'87s, but they don't anymore. I say 73-87 because although my truck is a '68, I swapped in the front suspension and steering from a '78 when I installed the airbags and dropped spindles. Does anyone know another of another company that makes a quick ratio box? __________________ How I installed my air bags...

02-13-2005, 02:45 AM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Check with Summit Racing. I was in their Reno retail store last week and the salesman looked it up and said they had them in stock. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-13-2005, 11:36 AM	#3
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	Mr Shelly, Early Classics offers one. I had one and sold it recently. I believe Mullins steering gear has them as well. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9

02-13-2005, 11:56 AM	#5
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	CPP has a quick ratio power steering box. I dont know what the other companies sell them for, but CPP has it for $299.00. http://www.classicperform.com/6092ch...ing-components That link will put you right in the steering box section of the site. Hope it helps! Good luck. __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

02-13-2005, 12:05 PM	#6
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Last I checked, you could send your box, or drop it off like I did, and AGR would build it anyway you wished. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

02-13-2005, 12:28 PM	#7
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Thanks for the replies everyone. That gives me some more options. GMCGRANDS - Did you use the box that you had? Were you satisfied with the performance? SCOTI - I know AGR had one listed for 73-87 at one time. That was years ago though. Their current catalog has 88-up only. 450hp69chevy - Thanks for the link! superchevy - Good info, thanks! __________________ How I installed my air bags...

02-14-2005, 10:45 PM	#9
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	Mr Shelly, I never installed the one I had. Changed to Fatman suspension before it ever got installed. It was supposed to be 3.5 turns lock to lock. Check with ECE the guys there are very informative and easy to talk with. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9

02-13-2005, 12:29 PM	#10
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	I got mine here http://www.powersteering.com/products/.Mike __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

02-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#11
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	I just went through this. I bought a CCP quick ratio power steering gear, it is NOT a quick ratio it is a variable ratio box 17-13:1. I'm pretty sure the ECE box is variable also. I was going to send the box back because I remember reading that www.powersteering.com could build a 12:1 box. So, I emailed them about it....Here is the reply I got. "Hey Jay the fastest I can go on a PU box is 16:1 ratio. It may already have that. It would be about 3.5 turns lock to lock on that vehicle. If you have 4 turns lock to lock it is a 24:1 ratio and can be upgraded to 16:1. Thanks Chip 417-864-6676" So, I kept the CCP box. Anyone know for sure if someone makes a true quick ratio box(12:1 or 13:1)for GM trucks?



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