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Originally Posted by SCOTI
Are you sure that's because of better quality & performance vs. better manufacturing costs?
One of the best aftermarket companies around that does the suspension thing (Detroit Speed; ran by former GM drivetrain engineers no less) utilize OE steering box set-ups vs. a R&P swap. I think a R&P offers better packaging for certain applications for sure, but a recirc-ball box built right w/the correct supporting hardware can work as well.
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On. The. Nose.
it has very very little to do with handling and everything to do with lower manufacturing & assembly costs (less parts) and more profits for the OEM's. it's called marketing.
I spent quite a lot of time doing work flow, time studies, automation/machining and in process inspection processes for one of the largest producers (TRW) of both recirculating ball boxes and R & P units.
guess which one costs a LOT less to manufacture?