What are you guys recommendations on replacing steering box. Mine is feeling loose, not sure which direction to go.
Manual steering box
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ESP47
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Have you tried adjusting yours first? There is an adjustment nut on top. Might as well give that a shot before spending money. Unless you're just wanting something different.
I believe I have it maxed out now
This.
And also, is everything in your steering linkage/suspension new? Because if your tie rod ends, pitman, idler or steering coupler are worn it will feel the same as play in the steering box.
ESP47
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Copy that. Steering coupler could need to be rebuilt as well.
I had a 20:1 PST manual box on one of my cars before I sold it and was happy with it. Requires a little more muscle when parking and it's a little more difficult to back into spaces but I preferred it when out on the road. Not having the dead spot in the center and turning the wheel 50 revolutions to do a u turn was nice.
I had a 20:1 PST manual box on one of my cars before I sold it and was happy with it. Requires a little more muscle when parking and it's a little more difficult to back into spaces but I preferred it when out on the road. Not having the dead spot in the center and turning the wheel 50 revolutions to do a u turn was nice.
Every thing front suspension wise is new. Steering box and column only thing left
I had the same box on my Dart and found the same results. I was very happy with it.
Now, I'm a few years older and found a 24:1 PST box on Marketplace for $50 so I'm going with it.
How heavy is it? I am in the process of putting a hemi into my duster and rather than go power steering thinking just go manual. As save fair bit of coin and more space.
However thinking maybe go the 20:1, but is it noticably heavy what size front rubber do you have? I have front runners so dry steering may not be as heavy as i think given so narrow.
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