Manual Steering Replacement '75 Duster

[John Mountain]

I have a '75 Slant 6 Duster Base and it's my daily, and only car. The manual box needs either a serious rebuild or replacement. I need this car back on the road ASAP and would like to stay under around $600 if possible.

What I need to know is what's my best method of fixing the problem, replace or rebuild?

Should I upgrade to a quicker 20:1 or 16:1 while I'm at it?

Should I replace the pitman arm while I'm at it?

I just want as little steering play as possible and to get the car back on the road quick.

thanks for your help

 

[318willrun]

Did you try adjusting yours?? Quickest, fastest, and cheapest way is to find a replacement for what you have. Good 2nd hand manual steering boxes run anywhere from 80.00 - 150.00. Manual steering will have a little more play than power steering. As for the other steering components, I'd check them out before I replaced them. For 600 bucks you should easily get it fixed with plenty of change left over (unless you start ordering everything brand new).

• Nice look'n car by the way... and Welcome!