'71 steering gear replacement
Jul 8, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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'71 steering gear replacement
What is the best steering gear for this application? I plan on replacing the rag joint at the same time.
Jul 8, 2009 | 06:34 PM
Racer
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What do you mean by steering gear if you mean the steering box Flaming river makes one or you can rebuild your stock one.
Jul 8, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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I am getting ready to replace my steering box also and found a reman one 235.00.
Jul 8, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I suggest you do some homework before you buy a box. A stock box, rebuilt correctly, will be about all a street car needs. Good luck
Jul 8, 2009 | 11:33 PM
Racer
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Out of curiosity, how much "play" to either side of neutral would the steering wheel have with a new/rebuilt box?
Jul 9, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Yes I have PS. I am considering the Borgeson conversion box. Kind of expensive but forum members that have it like it.
Jul 9, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by
FlyViper
Out of curiosity, how much "play" to either side of neutral would the steering wheel have with a new/rebuilt box?
Depends on the system, PS or manual and on how the box was built. For example a $100-$150 ebay special isn't all that special.
'71 steering gear replacement
