Firm Feel sector bearing

[Gumby]

Anyone use one and get positive results?

[73EStroker]

All I can tell you is that the sector support bar I added to my 2007 RAM 3500 4x4 Diesel made a huge difference and she now steers like (I hate to say it) a normal Chevrolet setup. Just hold the wheel and it goes straight. Not sure if the Challenger needs one if you are doing all the support and welding that you mentioned in another thread. The truck has a large unsupported section at the bottom of the steering box so that's why it made a big difference.

[72bluNblu]

I've got one for my Duster to go with my Flaming river steering box.

Not installed yet though, so I can't say how noticeable the difference will be. But having seen how much the boxes stress the original steering box mount I'd have to say they're a good idea. Maybe not a huge, noticeable difference on a brand new steering box, but definitely some good insurance for the longevity of the steering box and mount. I also reinforced my entire K member Firm Feel style, including boxing in the steering box mount and fully welding all the seams.

[HP2]

If you look at the size of the box, related shafts running through it and the pitman arm, you can see that these items in and of themselves are pretty stout. The chances of them flexing is slim. So that means the mount they sit on must be flexing around as the tire resists movement. If you mounting bracket is properly braced to resist deflection, the support bearing is moot. If your car is all together and finished and you want to firm things up, the bearing support is a convinenat answer. It your engine is out and the suspension all apart, proper bracing can achieve the same results for $10 worth of metal and an hour with a welder.