Power steering conversions

McLeod · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007, 11:55 PM

My next project is a new steering system.

Is anybody here running or have experience with the Wild Horses Quick Ratio Steering-Deluxe kit? (picture about half way down linked page)
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/30.asp
It looks similar to Duff's, too.

Just thought I'd ask opinions before dropping 12 bones on it.

What's up with the recent GM ads on a Ford site. I know green is green, but....

Ken

RCrawler · #2 (**permalink**) 06-09-2007, 07:50 PM

It seems to be the same steering box that most all of the Bronco shops are offering. It is a Delphi built box.

I installed one of them from Tom's but I didn't have much time driving it. It is a very quick box (even faster than the 3.5 Bronco box). The advantage of spending the extra money is that you are getting a brand new box so you don't have to worry about sloppy rebuilds.

Jason

McLeod · #3 (**permalink**) 06-09-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RCrawler

It seems to be the same steering box that most all of the Bronco shops are offering. It is a Delphi built box.

I installed one of them from Tom's but I didn't have much time driving it. It is a very quick box (even faster than the 3.5 Bronco box). The advantage of spending the extra money is that you are getting a brand new box so you don't have to worry about sloppy rebuilds.

Jason

I agree about the "new parts" ideology.
I'm so sick of spending days looking for used JUNK at premium prices.
Most everything is included with the kit too.

I'll bet a quick box in a short wheelbase vehicle could be squirelly at highway speeds.

RCrawler · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2007, 08:08 PM

It isn't too bad as long as you don't have a really small steering wheel.
I used a Lincoln box on mine years ago that was 2.5 turn. Put a 15" wheel on it and it made a huge difference in how responsive it was.

Jason