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bigcarguy · 02-03-2003, 12:38 AM

It takes a good 5-6 turns of my steering wheel to get the truck turned. I'm just wondering if there's a quicker ratio steering box that would fit and wouldn't seem like I'm turning a semi. Or would a smaller steering wheel do what I'm looking for?

Maximum Overdrive · 02-03-2003, 12:50 AM

I have never used their services but these guys should be able to convert your existing box to a quick ratio. quick ratio steering There may be a few others out there that can do this also.

Longhorn Man · 02-03-2003, 01:18 AM

Smaller steering wheel would not chainge anything...it would still be 5-6 turns...just have to spin the wheel faster to get the reaction out of the wheels.

**breeh** · 02-03-2003, 02:22 AM

I suggest checking out AGR. They have several options available. I put one of their variable ratio boxes in and am very happy with it. Summit had the best prices when I was shopping.

crazy longhorn · 02-03-2003, 02:44 AM

I think a smaller wheel gives a better feel. You will still have the same amount of turns,& have to work it a little faster as Longhorn mentioned, but you arm doesnt travel as far with a smaller circle.....it just feels better to me?

68 Suburban · 02-03-2003, 03:53 AM

If it is a power steering box, you might try a box from the mid to late 70's. I have one from 77? and it is 3 turns. I had to change the pitman arm over to a 77 also. The hole that mounts on the shaft is bigger. Other than that it was a bolt in.

crazy longhorn · 02-03-2003, 09:37 AM

I have an 84 Burb box on the longhorn, its also 3 turns lock to lock. I had to change the hoses, pump fitting, & the pitman to bolt it on (metric box)........crazyL

02-03-2003, 12:38 AM	#1
bigcarguy Finally a Bulldawg Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 220	Quicker steering ratio? It takes a good 5-6 turns of my steering wheel to get the truck turned. I'm just wondering if there's a quicker ratio steering box that would fit and wouldn't seem like I'm turning a semi. Or would a smaller steering wheel do what I'm looking for? __________________ Ah yes, the college life. School all morning, work all night, study when ya can. Uh...

02-03-2003, 12:50 AM	#2
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I have never used their services but these guys should be able to convert your existing box to a quick ratio. quick ratio steering There may be a few others out there that can do this also. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

02-03-2003, 02:22 AM	#4
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I suggest checking out AGR. They have several options available. I put one of their variable ratio boxes in and am very happy with it. Summit had the best prices when I was shopping. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

02-03-2003, 02:44 AM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I think a smaller wheel gives a better feel. You will still have the same amount of turns,& have to work it a little faster as Longhorn mentioned, but you arm doesnt travel as far with a smaller circle.....it just feels better to me? __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-03-2003, 09:37 AM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have an 84 Burb box on the longhorn, its also 3 turns lock to lock. I had to change the hoses, pump fitting, & the pitman to bolt it on (metric box)........crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-03-2003, 01:18 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Smaller steering wheel would not chainge anything...it would still be 5-6 turns...just have to spin the wheel faster to get the reaction out of the wheels.

02-03-2003, 03:53 AM	#6
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	If it is a power steering box, you might try a box from the mid to late 70's. I have one from 77? and it is 3 turns. I had to change the pitman arm over to a 77 also. The hole that mounts on the shaft is bigger. Other than that it was a bolt in.



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