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Offline 74fouronthefloor

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Manual Steering Box
« on: September 03, 2008 - 08:57:08 PM »
I have a 73 challenger and the steering is pretty lose.  I adjusted it but it just loosened itself up again.  I would like to put a regular manual steering box back into it but I am having a hard time finding one.  I would like to find a reman.  Year One has a service to rebuild the original one but im not sure if  ???thats the way to go.  Any advice? ???

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Offline 72hemi

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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2008 - 08:58:12 PM »
You might try www.firmfeel.com
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Offline 74fouronthefloor

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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2008 - 08:59:15 PM »
Would you recommend firmfeel?
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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2008 - 09:28:43 PM »
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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2008 - 01:00:20 AM »
I got one off of ebay, but doing that there's no guarantee you'll end up with a better steering box. You could also get a new worm gear, Moparts sells a 20:1 gear for $255. Also, you may want to check and see if its not the pitman or idler arm that needs replacing.

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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2008 - 12:05:35 AM »
Would you recommend firmfeel?
     I tried the Flaming River, and Summit shipped it for free.
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Offline LAA66

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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2008 - 12:14:37 AM »
 The guys at FF are great to deal with. A little expensive but they know Chrysler's. IMO :wave:

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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2008 - 12:16:17 AM »
I haven't worked with them yet, but I am planning on ordering one of their fast ratio manual boxes for my A66 Challenger.
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Re: Manual Steering Box
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2008 - 12:21:02 AM »
if you have powersteering the loose feel is normal. You can get a firm feel box either from Firm Feel or Steer and gear. Steer and geer is  cheaper than firm feel. I called both places today because I need to replace my leaking gear box