47-55.1 53 stock column,electric P/S, 1:1.5 steering quickener, 15" wheel

[mick53]

In my 53 3100 I'm using the stock column. I'm using the 57-59 steering wheel so I can get the factory self cancelling turn signals and incorporate my Dakota Digital cruize control switch. I put a 15.5" ring on the 57-59 wheel and restored it with PC-7 epoxy. I installed a Howe 1:1.5 steering quickener. That brings my steering ratio from the stock 22:1 to a modern 14.6:1. 4.5 turns lock to lock. I installed EPAS Performance model specific electric power steering with adjustable gain. I rebuilt the stock box. I used 2k primer, jet black base and clear. I replaced all the bolts with ARP polished stainless 12 point bolts because I'm weird. Not much resistance with no power. If it fails it just goes to normal. I'm happy with it. I put this unit without the quickener on a friends truck several years ago and it's still working fine. It's a model specific kit so everything fits without adapting something from another application. No P/S box , pumps, hoses, belts or pulleys for me. I like a clean engine compartment. I also have an electric A/C compressor from down under with Old Air inside kit.