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01-31-2019, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 58
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Steering box upgrade
My steering box is fairly old and worn out and in need of replacement. Is there an aftermarket box that might have a bit quicker of a steering ratio that anyone uses or recommends? Thanks for your help.
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01-31-2019, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oakland, Ca
Posts: 1,370
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Re: Steering box upgrade
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01-31-2019, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Re: Steering box upgrade
Came here to say this ^ - all my projects get them.
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01-31-2019, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: mountain view, CA
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Re: Steering box upgrade
I ordered this one:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...ing%20Gear.htm I believe it is made by redhead, i think the only thing that differs them from redheads is that they have a different turning ratio. Having said that i think you can order them directly from redhead with the same turning ratio if you wanted. I got some other stuff from classic heartbeat that worked out and didn't mind sending him some business. |
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01-31-2019, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Klein Texas
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Re: Steering box upgrade
Rebuild your own for $35 kit and save $$$
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02-01-2019, 12:59 PM
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Location: Central Coast California
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Re: Steering box upgrade
Quote:
 It didn't turn out all that great but for $35 I figured I'd like to try it. After all, it's a hobby. Wil
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02-01-2019, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: mountain view, CA
Posts: 361
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Re: Steering box upgrade
Ha,
a man just like me! I also think it is a myth that one should overcome their weaknesses - i prefer to bet on my strengths. Rebuilding a steering box wasn't one of them... 
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02-01-2019, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 58
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Re: Steering box upgrade
There are 2 things in this hobby I dont mess with. Brakes and steering. Messing those up seems to increase the chances of shortening my life expectancy. I embrace my limits haha.
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