Change steering ratio
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Racer
Joined: May 2000
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From: Niedernhausen, Germany
Change steering ratio
My 72 currently has the normal power steering ratio set on the knuckle, i.e. the outer tie rod is located in the forward hole of the knuckle.
Did anyone ever change to the rearward hole (which is normally used on manual steering cars) with power steering.
I would think that the steering might improve because it is a bit less direct. However it could be too easy to move the steering wheel due to the added leverage....
Any experiences/opinions would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Thomas
Did anyone ever change to the rearward hole (which is normally used on manual steering cars) with power steering.
I would think that the steering might improve because it is a bit less direct. However it could be too easy to move the steering wheel due to the added leverage....
Any experiences/opinions would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Thomas
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
From the 1966-79 Corvette Shop Manual:
"Do not use the rearward hole in the steering arm with power steering equipment or interference may result."
I assume that the booster cylinder must interfere with something if you move the tie rods to the rearward (slower ratio) hole in the steering arm.
Jim
"Do not use the rearward hole in the steering arm with power steering equipment or interference may result."
I assume that the booster cylinder must interfere with something if you move the tie rods to the rearward (slower ratio) hole in the steering arm.
Jim
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Hartland WI
If you have a car with manual steering (as I do) would changing it to the normal (slower) ratio make steering effort a little easier? My cars previous owner set the car up with the fast ratio even though it is manual steering. Wondering if chaning it back would make my life a little easier.
