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Offline Sonnythebull

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Firm feel sector support
« on: February 23, 2012 - 08:48:00 AM »
Anyone installed a firm feel sector support kit? What did you notice afterwards




Offline Sonnythebull

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012 - 04:37:35 PM »
Bump..no one?????

Offline brads70

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012 - 07:04:15 PM »
I'm not really sold on the effectiveness of it? I'm pretty fussy about adding weight to my car, especially the front end. I think gusseting and welding the steering box mounts and rewelding up the k-frame is much more effective...and it's free!
 ( assuming you have a welder of cource)
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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2012 - 07:15:22 PM »
I was wondering this same thing. 
First impression is that it should help in theory, not really sure it's needed or would be noticed though?


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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2012 - 11:34:17 AM »
I think it would be effective and it is a reasonable alternative to welding up the bracing in the mount, which would require removing the engine and a host of other parts to access. However, it is expensive and heavy. If you question whether it would help, it depends. If you have wide front tires or run lots of caster, it may. To check have someone turn the steering while you watch the steering box. In the first few inches of travel it won't move much, but as you continue to add steering angle, it will start to move around.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2012 - 11:14:23 AM by HP2 »

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012 - 03:07:10 PM »
I think I'll give a look at the "unscientific" method suggested by ebooger.
Curious to see how much the ps box moves.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=Corners&Number=7014790&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=
« Last Edit: February 26, 2012 - 03:08:41 PM by Katfish »

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012 - 04:06:53 PM »
I sent them my box and got the phase 3 upgrade and i love it.I would recommend it to everyone.

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Offline Sonnythebull

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2012 - 06:48:39 PM »
Thanks ordered one and will post my thoughts

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2012 - 06:55:14 PM »
Please do, I'm still on the fence.   :popcorn:

Do you have a video phone, for before and after shots. 
You'd think they would market it a little better, FF website doesn't really do a good job.

Offline brads70

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2012 - 09:58:03 PM »
Please do, I'm still on the fence.   :popcorn:

Do you have a video phone, for before and after shots. 
You'd think they would market it a little better, FF website doesn't really do a good job.

 :iagree: :popcorn:
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Offline Sonnythebull

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2012 - 10:05:20 PM »
Please do, I'm still on the fence.   :popcorn:

Do you have a video phone, for before and after shots. 
You'd think they would market it a little better, FF website doesn't really do a good job.

Nah. I'm not into pics or video and the builder will be installing it. All I can say is what it feels like before and after

Offline William H Meister

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2012 - 01:28:57 PM »
Has anyone used Steer and Gear out of Columbus Ohio. They do an overhaul and conversion of the unit for 295.00.?
Thinking of droping mine off.

Bill

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2012 - 03:28:37 PM »
I don't have any proof, but I've always heard Firm Feel was the very best to go to. Others aren't nearly as good. I have a FF stage 2 box that I have not installed yet.
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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2012 - 05:54:19 PM »
Mopar Action's Ebooger gave Steer and Gear the thumbs down, only recommends Firm Feel.  I have no personal experience.   :2cents:

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Re: Firm feel sector support
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2012 - 07:38:06 PM »
Did he say why?


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