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**Tmend** · 04-20-2012, 12:19 AM

Need your input guys how hard is the steering on a manual rack please be honest. I like my power steering but hate all the crap that comes with it. Let me know if manual steering is really as hard as they say
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PBFAB.COM · 04-20-2012, 01:30 AM

I would recommend the power unit. The manual rack keeps the engine compartment clean, but parking lots will get old.
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andrewmp6 · 04-20-2012, 01:39 AM

Yeah power is nice when your parking besides that they feel the same to me when your rolling.

**Glorybound13** · 04-20-2012, 10:34 AM

If you're moving more than 10 mph, manual steering is fairly easy. But if you are moving around a parking lot or moving from a stop, it can get old after a while. I used to drive my brother's 64 1/2 Mustang quite a bit, and it was manual. Even that small of a car got annoying. Agreed that it looks cleaner, but personally, I think it's worth it for something you may drive on a regular basis.

Scottshotrods · 04-20-2012, 11:05 AM

Power would be the way to go it will be your friend when you are in the parking lot making those tight turns into a space.

04-20-2012, 12:19 AM	#1
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,292	Power steering V.S manual steering Need your input guys how hard is the steering on a manual rack please be honest. I like my power steering but hate all the crap that comes with it. Let me know if manual steering is really as hard as they say Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

04-20-2012, 01:30 AM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Power steering V.S manual steering I would recommend the power unit. The manual rack keeps the engine compartment clean, but parking lots will get old. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-20-2012, 01:39 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Power steering V.S manual steering Yeah power is nice when your parking besides that they feel the same to me when your rolling.

04-20-2012, 10:34 AM	#4
Glorybound13 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, NC Posts: 70	Re: Power steering V.S manual steering If you're moving more than 10 mph, manual steering is fairly easy. But if you are moving around a parking lot or moving from a stop, it can get old after a while. I used to drive my brother's 64 1/2 Mustang quite a bit, and it was manual. Even that small of a car got annoying. Agreed that it looks cleaner, but personally, I think it's worth it for something you may drive on a regular basis. __________________ 1969 CST-10 - "Glory Bound" - build in process (slow going) 1971 Cheyenne 10 2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali Isaiah 46:4 - I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and be your Savior.

04-20-2012, 11:05 AM	#5
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Power steering V.S manual steering Power would be the way to go it will be your friend when you are in the parking lot making those tight turns into a space.



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