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Steering box question #3232161
05/11/24 10:47 AM
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The power steering box in my Challenger is leaking like a sieve. I have the engine out for repair right now, so it's time to do something about it. It is the original box with 170,000 miles on it. I have the service manual. I'm not sure I can do a rebuild myself, or farm it out.
Plan "B" would be buy a new or reman unit. I really don't like the Borgeson option because of cutting the shaft.
I wouldn't mind a more modern feel, but the Firm Feel boxes are pretty pricey.
What does the Mopar brain trust say I should do.


74 Challenger, bought it new. In 1978 I replaced the original 318 with a 446 and 727. Mild cam, Jardine headers, and Holley Sniper EFI.
New engine! 511" RB, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, Eagle rotating assy, Comp hyd roller cam, Doug's 2" headers.
Re: Steering box question [Re: randavis] #3232163
05/11/24 11:03 AM
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I looked into the D.I.Y. method myself when I was building my Satellite. The manual called for lots of special tools which I didn't think would be worth the expense for a one- time use. I went with A-1 Cardone through the local parts store. They had no core so I had to send mine in and wait. Took a few weeks but it worked out well.

Re: Steering box question [Re: randavis] #3232177
05/11/24 11:51 AM
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Looking at Firm Feel's website, I see that fast ratio steering arms are available. They have some header combos that work and others that don't. My setup isn't listed.
I have Dougs D452 headers on a 440 block.
Any one have any experience with that combo?


74 Challenger, bought it new. In 1978 I replaced the original 318 with a 446 and 727. Mild cam, Jardine headers, and Holley Sniper EFI.
New engine! 511" RB, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, Eagle rotating assy, Comp hyd roller cam, Doug's 2" headers.






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