All new pricing on our new production 16:1 manual steering boxes Now $299

[PST]

We are looking at making the 20:1 at the moment. It is on the drawing board for the next round new products to consider. But realistically we would be about a year out.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing

 

[GMachineDartGT]

Thanks for the hint. When I finished restoring the car for the first time about 25 years ago, I went completely rebuilt the front end suspension with all new parts and had it aligned. The steering was still a bit sloppy. By that I mean that as I go down the road, it takes more wheel deflection to guide the car than I would like. I realize it isn't a modern rack and pinion car, but it just felt loose. I tried adjusting the steering box, and it helped a little. I got a rebuilt PS pump and steering box, and still had loose steering. About 5 years ago I blew the car apart for a complete repaint, because the lacquer paint I used 20 years before was cracking and hazing. Just for good measure, I rebuilt the front end again and had it aligned by a good shop that really knows old cars. Steering is still loose. Not dangerous, just loose. Maybe they were that way 50 years ago. I would love to buy an AlterKation front end, but they are a bit pricey. I am thinking that a manual box might be the way to go.

Why not keep the power steering and upgrade to a Borgeson/Bergman kit?

 

[GMachineDartGT]

We are looking at making the 20:1 at the moment. It is on the drawing board for the next round new products to consider. But realistically we would be about a year out.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing

James, how does this box differ from the box that is already on the market?

 

[kursplat]

We have the box and the adapter as a kit now on our website to make conversion easier. The discount applies to orders of $200 or more on any order.Thanks
James

sweet, what do i do at check out to apply the discount?
thanks

 

[PST]

sweet, what do i do at check out to apply the discount?
thanks

Here is the link to how the members discount works:

A Bodies Only Member's Discount

Thanks
James

 

[PST]

James, how does this box differ from the box that is already on the market?

The box will be the same as the 16:1 but with the 20:1 gear set and I will be working to get it to the same price point as our current box. It will have the small sector shaft. But like I said it is currently on the board and my estimate would at minimum be 6 months to a year out on production of a 20:1 box

Thanks
James

 

[70scatpack]

Does your pitman arm #PIT18758 for 16:1 steering box measure 5-1/4” from center to center like the OEM arm measures?

 

[PST]

I am out of the office right now and will not be in the office till Monday but once I am in I will get you the measurements.

Thanks
James

 

[70scatpack]

Ok thanks

 

[kursplat]

Here is the link to how the members discount works:
A Bodies Only Member's Discount
Thanks
James

thank you

Does your pitman arm #PIT18758 for 16:1 steering box measure 5-1/4” from center to center like the OEM arm measures?

think it would need to be. for this box to be a 16:1 with any other stock arm, their arm would need to be the same or it would lower the ratio even further, ala the T/A arm

 

[PST]

Yes PIT18758 measures the same as the stock OEM arm.

Thanks
James

 

[Aball]

Looking to improve your Mopar’s response time and handling? Mopars with manual steering of the 1960’s and early 70’s came with a 24:1 steering box ratio which resulted in 5 turns from lock to lock. PST’s new production Mopar manual box has a ratio of 16:1 or 3.5 turns from lock to lock which provides quicker response in and out of turns. Plus for those that track their car, gain weight savings and horse power by eliminating the weight of the power steering box and pump from the front of the car. This ends up helping with quicker weight transfer to the rear wheels and more horse power from eliminating the drag of the pump on the engine. PST’s manual 16:1 Mopar box is available for A, B, and E body Mopars like the Dart, Valiant, Charger, Barracuda Coronet and Roadrunner. Call 1-800-247-2288 or visit www.p-s-t.com or here is a quick easy link.

Manual Steering Box 16:1

Will the manual box (SKU: MSBOX8831) fit a 1963 Dodge Dart that originally came with manual steering? Online it shows a 1964 Dodge Dart but not 1963...I don't think there is a difference but maybe there is? Thanks

 

[PST]

Yes I believe that is will. From my research it will as they use the same pitman arm.

Thanks
James

 

[Lildart]

Looking to improve your Mopar’s response time and handling? Mopars with manual steering of the 1960’s and early 70’s came with a 24:1 steering box ratio which resulted in 5 turns from lock to lock. PST’s new production Mopar manual box has a ratio of 16:1 or 3.5 turns from lock to lock which provides quicker response in and out of turns. Plus for those that track their car, gain weight savings and horse power by eliminating the weight of the power steering box and pump from the front of the car. This ends up helping with quicker weight transfer to the rear wheels and more horse power from eliminating the drag of the pump on the engine. PST’s manual 16:1 Mopar box is available for A, B, and E body Mopars like the Dart, Valiant, Charger, Barracuda Coronet and Roadrunner. Call 1-800-247-2288 or visit www.p-s-t.com or here is a quick easy link.

Manual Steering Box 16:1

I bought one for my ‘68 Dart. It is installed but still waiting to get my engine fired for the test drive.

 

[cudajames]

My 16 to 1 manual just arrived - in my case I was hoping for a smaller footprint (everything else is just bonus). Just placing them side by side on the work bench you can see the physical difference. I will attempt to take pictures attached to the k frame. i will be rebuilding the car soon

And as always - PST great help and fast shipping

 

[autoxcuda]

My 16 to 1 manual just arrived - in my case I was hoping for a smaller footprint (everything else is just bonus). Just placing them side by side on the work bench you can see the physical difference. I will attempt to take pictures attached to the k frame. i will be rebuilding the car soon

And as always - PST great help and fast shipping

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So is this new box a cast aluminum case?

 

[GMachineDartGT]

You can pull your column out to eliminate the need for the adapter as the columns power and manual are the same. They have 2 positions. What nobody mentioned is the input spline is different. The manual boxes have a larger diameter input shaft. The couplers were different power and manual.

 

[PST]

So is this new box a cast aluminum case?

Yes the case is aluminum.

Also we do offer the adapter for the different in spline diameter is a customer is converting. We offer it as a package deal on our website.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing

 

[subcom]

I just installed the 16:1 manual box on my 65. Install was pretty straight forward and the product looks great. Price with our discount is excellent. The one observation I have is that I find the box incredibly stiff. On the workbench, or the car with the wheels up in the air or driving around. The old box I could turn with my fingers. This one has a ton of resistance especially when centering the wheels. Not sure if it requires a break-in or an adjustment or what? It was packed with plenty of clean grease. Thanks

 

[Steeltwn]

The box will be the same as the 16:1 but with the 20:1 gear set and I will be working to get it to the same price point as our current box. It will have the small sector shaft. But like I said it is currently on the board and my estimate would at minimum be 6 months to a year out on production of a 20:1 box

Thanks
James

James,

Any movement/updates on the 20:1 box?

 

[PST]

Not as of yet. Sorry

 

[davescuda]

You can pull your column out to eliminate the need for the adapter as the columns power and manual are the same. They have 2 positions. What nobody mentioned is the input spline is different. The manual boxes have a larger diameter input shaft. The couplers were different power and manual.

They are not the same (one part of the shaft is longer), BUT you can do this.

 

[68Dart500]

I'm considering this 16:1 box being I've got my motor out right now. One quick question, why is the 24:1 box $100 more? Is that one cast iron or something instead of aluminum?

 

[PST]

The reason is the 16:1 out sells 24:1. The 16:1 is our most popular ratio so we receive a quantity break on production cost and we pass the saving along to our customers.

Thanks
James From
PST

 

[rkjjeep]

16:1 box out of stock?