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Re: Firm Feel fast ratio manual steering boxes... [Re: AndyF] #1038440
07/25/11 12:33 PM
07/25/11 12:33 PM
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All I can do is relate more own experience. I have no explanation for this but it was no more difficult than a standard 24:1 box. I bought a 16:1 worm gear assembly from Firm Feel several years ago and installed it myself in an extra 24:1 box I had and installed it in a small block Duster with 15x7 aluminum wheels and 225x60 tires. Obviously not a real large tire, but still a good deal larger and wider than a stock 14 in. tire/wheel combo. Every power box I've seen has 3 1/2 turns lock to lock. the standard 24:1 manual were all over 6 turns. My 16:1 manual has right at 4 turns. As for gym memberships I am definitely NOT a Charles Atlas look alike and I am old to boot. Again I haven't any explanation for this but it was at least as easy as any of the standard boxes and it didn't wear you out with seemingly endless cranking. I know full well it should have been a real bear by theory and I was certainly expecting it to be that way. It just wasn't. I have power in the 'Cuda, but I still have the 16:1 box in my parts pile, just never know when I might use it.

Re: Firm Feel fast ratio manual steering boxes... [Re: 5spdcuda] #1038441
07/25/11 12:54 PM
07/25/11 12:54 PM
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All I can do is relate more own experience. I have no explanation for this but it was no more difficult than a standard 24:1 box. I bought a 16:1 worm gear assembly from Firm Feel several years ago and installed it myself in an extra 24:1 box I had and installed it in a small block Duster with 15x7 aluminum wheels and 225x60 tires. Obviously not a real large tire, but still a good deal larger and wider than a stock 14 in. tire/wheel combo. Every power box I've seen has 3 1/2 turns lock to lock. the standard 24:1 manual were all over 6 turns. My 16:1 manual has right at 4 turns. As for gym memberships I am definitely NOT a Charles Atlas look alike and I am old to boot. Again I haven't any explanation for this but it was at least as easy as any of the standard boxes and it didn't wear you out with seemingly endless cranking. I know full well it should have been a real bear by theory and I was certainly expecting it to be that way. It just wasn't. I have power in the 'Cuda, but I still have the 16:1 box in my parts pile, just never know when I might use it.


it must be all in the technique cause i sure couldnt get it.

Last edited by bonefish; 07/25/11 12:55 PM.
Re: Firm Feel fast ratio manual steering boxes... [Re: bonefish] #1038442
07/25/11 01:04 PM
07/25/11 01:04 PM
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if you get the 16-1 be sure and get a gym membership to go with it.



I love my quick ratio box and don't notice it being difficult to steer.If you compare it to power steering it will feel hard but If compared to a stock manual box there is not much difference.


they aregreat for steering its gettin in and out of parkin spots thatll wear ya out.



sure,if you try to turn the wheel when aren't moving.


OK,OK so your big and strong,WE GET IT!



That isn't my point,(insert insult here).
I was simply relaying my experience so others could create a fair opinion for themselves and not have a one sided view of things.That is the point of a forum.Also,I thought you may be having another problem so relaying my experiences might help you to look elsewhere.

Re: Firm Feel fast ratio manual steering boxes... [Re: bobby66] #1038443
07/25/11 04:20 PM
07/25/11 04:20 PM
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I changed my Coronet over to the 20:1 box after I sold the 16:1. The 20:1 seems like a good compromise. I have a big block car with 235/55-17 tires up front so they are a bit wider than stock.

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