dstemmerman
1972 Dart Swinger Denver
I am converting from power to manual steering this winter. Besides the expensive options like PST and Flaming River, where is the best place to buy a manual box? eBay has them for $160ish, but they may be junk.
Thank you very much!PST is your best bet. Anything already rebuilt professionally will cost that much or more, look at what Firm Feel and Steer and Gear charge to rebuild an original box.
Anything that costs less will likely either be an unrebuilt original that you take the chance on needing a rebuild, or a eBay piece of questionable quality.
And if you buy an original box and then rebuild it, including the replacement of the worm and ball, then you’ll have spent at least as much as a new one from PST, if not more.
Much appreciated James. Looking in to that now. Just if the coupler wasn't $150.With the members discount the 16:1 is $269 and the 24:1 is $359 with free shipping with the US 48 states.
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James
James, does PST offer a 20:1 manual box?With the members discount the 16:1 is $269 and the 24:1 is $359 with free shipping with the US 48 states.
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James
Hey James ! Was just talking to your people this am about a manual box for my 69 Swinger , they sound great! What's the diference in regular driving between the 24:1 and the 16:1.......I know the 16:1 will be quicker but which would be the best for regular driving ? Thanks
Hmmmmm, ok, the one I was looking at was the MSBOX8831 , so that number has a choice of 24 or 16? The box in my car now is shot, has been cranked down too much I guess, so it's a REAL bear to drive so I'm guessing the 16 can't be worse than that! By "sluggish" on the 24, how's that compared to the stock boxes on that car "in the day"?I know the original Swinger I had new was fine to drive , and I think they were 20:1? I do like a more positive "feel" when I drive. I have 215/70 tires on the front. I understand we can get a discount for being a member here!?