69 Cutlass S convertible steering box change

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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 07:46 AM
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69 Cutlass S convertible steering box change

Whats the most cost efficient and simplest way to change the power steering box ratio in my gear box? I've got the standard one now. i'd like to make the steering a little quicker. Is there another steering box i can buy that will bolt on with little changes to install?
Old Jul 25, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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You can buy new Lares boxes from rock auto or other vendors. I went with the 93-97 Jeep Grand Cherokee box from a junkyard. The JGC box you gives you the largest torsion bar you can get that comes with the full turn radius that is correct for our cars. You can get boxes that have larger torsion bars from other cars but you will lose some of your turn radius. The swap does require a new coupler and adapters to use your stock lines. All in it cost me under a $100 and took me one afternoon.
Old Jul 25, 2021 | 10:51 AM
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Here is the write up I did over on ROP
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/real...ody-t1558.html

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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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Rebuilt Saginaw 800s are available in quick ratios from a variety of sources and are probably your easiest solution. Conversely, if originality is a concern, your existing box can be rebuilt with a quicker ratio.
Old Jul 25, 2021 | 07:47 PM
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I did the pci ( spelling idk) from summit
new hoses, hotchis shocks. Umi 1in lowering coils.
New actually everything...

Drives like a new car.
I researched the jeep box....200$ more....I did the bolt on one. The jeep you need metric x sne hoses

Old Jul 25, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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Another post on the subject

I got a rebuilt one from Hector at carhex see above post.
Old Jul 28, 2021 | 02:26 PM
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Tight ratio gear box for sale
$100 + shipping
Northern IL
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