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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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Anyone running the 15:1 steering ratio? What's it like?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 01:54 PM
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2x on wanting to know if it's worth it to get the alternative ratio. Waiting/listening for responses
 
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bump, anyone tried it?
 
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I don't know as I have not done this swap but if you think about it, it has to change how much it will take to turn the wheel.
If you are going from a 21:1 turn (don't know what stock is so this is just a number) to the 15:1 it will be harder to turn but will react faster it in put.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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Have not tried the 15:1 ratio box, but I do want to call out how great RedHead is as a company. I bought a new power steering box from them Online and picked it up in person at their shop in Auburn, WA yesterday. The ordering process was easy and accurate and they sent me an email a day later to let me know that it was ready. The guys at the counter were helpful and fast and act as though they actually care about the product they were selling. At a time when so much has become faceless, impersonal and sourced in China, I am impressed that this company is there. I encourage you to give them a call and talk to them, I think they'll be able to tell you what you want to know.
 
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I went through rockauto. Got the lares quick steer box for 76/79 box. I have not hit the road with it yet. My thoughts were it is closer too a modern car/ truck ratio and should feel just fine.
 
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