16:1 vs. 24:1 steering

72bluNblu said
Kind of a tough thing to describe. The 24:1 steering box is easy to steer IMO, but it depends on what you’re used to. The 16:1 box requires a significant amount more effort. I wouldn’t call it difficult, but some might. And it’s dependent on your alignment, size of your front tires, etc. And what you’re used to. I have a 16:1 manual box on my Duster with 275/35/18’s up front and +6.5* of caster and I like it, but if I had to parallel park it everyday I might form a different opinion. Below 10mph you want to have a plan for turning and parking, because dry steering it when you’re not moving isn’t going to be something you want to do.

PST is selling a 20:1 box as well, just FYI.

Not sure about 72bluNblu’s workout regimen but I’d advise against picking a fight with this guy. He must have arms the size of tree trunks. :D

I’m running a 16:1 box on smaller tires with less caster and IMO, it can be a b1tch in some circumstances. I recently had to re-torque and Loctite the hex screws that hold on my Momo Prototipo steering wheel, presumably because maneuvering around tight spaces applies such force on the hub.

Is it manageable? Yes…but it’s FAR outside of anything that would be sold by an OEM.

Just my opinion.

FWIW, I have the engine out of my car and clear access to the box and the thought to go to a slower ratio has never crossed my mind.