quick steering ratio upgrade.. still the same write-up or is there a better

is this still a valid write-up or does someone have a better one: http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/GSteering.htm ? having difficult identifying the parts.

 

There are several ways to get there. What is your goal? Stock appearing, least amount of cobbling together or new car road feel and don't care about originality?

I've done a GN box and a 1969 Chevelle SS box, as detailed in the threads linked by Larry, as have others. Ask away!

 

i'd like to be as ease of going from my stock steering to a quick ratio one. i don't car about the orginality id rather have the steering capability. id like part numbers or at least what and where to get it..

 

The absolutely easiest and least expensive way to get there is with the 1969 Chevelle SS quick ratio steering box. I did that to my 1971 GS 350 and it is literally a bolt in. Add fluid, no fussing or mussing.

Here's the one I used.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...9-P?searchTerm=power+steering+gear#fragment-2

I can't find one in stock at a local store any more but it appears to be orderable and ship to home. You could try AutoZone and O'Reilly's as well for the same part number.

 

ok i wanna make sure i understand this perfectly clear. get this Cardone Power Steering Gear Part No. 27-6509 and bolt it on. steering shaft, hoses, and pitman will bolt up with no issues and this will be a quick steering ratio box?

2nd: how much different will this be over the stock one? thanks

 

If you buy from Advance, be sure to sign up for the speedperks and use the TRT30 discount code for 30% off!!!!

 

excellent.. thats the way i'll go

 

Yes, that box was a direct drop in fit. The rag joint, pitman arm, hoses and frame bolts all perfectly align.

Compared to the stock one I took off, it was about 3.5 turns lock to lock. The new one is about 2.5+ but definitely less than 2.75 turns lock to lock. It feels one-finger easy just like the original but quicker.

The worst thing I had to do was move the aftermarket steering wheel one tooth. When I swapped to a Buick 3-spoke wheel, I dropped it on pretty straight. I still haven't aligned the front end.

By comparison, I did the 87 GN quick ratio on my 1970 Stage car and it required hose adapters and different rag joint. It only has 3 bolt holes to the frame (the 3 we need) instead of 4 and has a much stouter road feel. One finger parking lot turns now require 2 or 3 fingers but I do like the feel of it. I'm not dissatisfied with either conversion because the 71 is mostly stock/stock appearing and the 70 is my hotrod toy with aluminum heads, tubular front control arms, overdrive and rear disk brakes.