Quick ratio steering or Variable ratio? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stroker · 03-21-2005, 03:05 PM

Just wonding if any of you have had any experience using a quick ratio steering box on your truck? I considering using one on my SWB 72 but wondered if it might make the truck too touchy at highway speed. The other option might be a variable 16.1 to 13.1 ratio. I'm looking at units from:

Power Steering Services
Early Classics
ARG

Thanks........

69 longhorn · 03-21-2005, 11:53 PM

I have an 84 burb box on my longhorn(variable ratio).....i love it! the feel is good, in town or on the open road. not a bit "spooky " at 140......oops, did I say that? 69L

see ten · 03-24-2005, 09:35 PM

I have the early classic quick ratio box on my C10. It took a full turn out lock to lock. It seemed a little touchy at first but after a few miles I got used to it. The difference could have been my 33yr old 130K box as compared to New 0 miles box. The biggest difference I have noticed so far is in turning around in tight places. Much less effort is required to get it turned around now. I don't really know if it was worth what it cost but I like it. You could always install a rack & pinion front end if you want a better feeling front end. Once again, very pricey.

Stroker · 03-27-2005, 03:39 AM

Guys thanks for the informantion. It sounds like either choice would be good. Since ARG sells both types maybe I'll give them a call and see what they recomend. Thanks again...............Stroker

Bagd72Chevy · 03-29-2005, 03:59 PM

I talked to a bunch of people including the guys at early classic a while back. Everyone told me the same thing which was the 79 chevy truck steering box. Its a quick ratio box. I have it on my 72 SWB and it is awesome!

03-21-2005, 03:05 PM	#1
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Quick ratio steering or Variable ratio? Just wonding if any of you have had any experience using a quick ratio steering box on your truck? I considering using one on my SWB 72 but wondered if it might make the truck too touchy at highway speed. The other option might be a variable 16.1 to 13.1 ratio. I'm looking at units from: Power Steering Services Early Classics ARG Thanks........ __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

03-21-2005, 11:53 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I have an 84 burb box on my longhorn(variable ratio).....i love it! the feel is good, in town or on the open road. not a bit "spooky " at 140......oops, did I say that? 69L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-27-2005, 03:39 AM	#4
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Guys thanks for the informantion. It sounds like either choice would be good. Since ARG sells both types maybe I'll give them a call and see what they recomend. Thanks again...............Stroker __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

03-24-2005, 09:35 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	I have the early classic quick ratio box on my C10. It took a full turn out lock to lock. It seemed a little touchy at first but after a few miles I got used to it. The difference could have been my 33yr old 130K box as compared to New 0 miles box. The biggest difference I have noticed so far is in turning around in tight places. Much less effort is required to get it turned around now. I don't really know if it was worth what it cost but I like it. You could always install a rack & pinion front end if you want a better feeling front end. Once again, very pricey.

03-29-2005, 03:59 PM	#5
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	I talked to a bunch of people including the guys at early classic a while back. Everyone told me the same thing which was the 79 chevy truck steering box. Its a quick ratio box. I have it on my 72 SWB and it is awesome!



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