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Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger

Posted By: varunner

Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger - 12/13/10 07:40 PM

Other than the gearbox, what's needed on the steering column? Is there a lenght difference?

thanks
Posted By: RokketRide

Re: Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger - 12/13/10 07:55 PM

Yep, the manual box is much shorter.

Posted By: topside

Re: Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger - 12/13/10 08:03 PM

That's the adapter you need to use the shorter PS column with the MS box. You can find them on Ebay and from a number of Mopar & aftermarket suppliers. Best price is normally around $75 but I've bought them as cheaply as $55.
Posted By: varunner

Re: Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger - 12/13/10 08:13 PM

Thanks. I may place an ad here to see if anyone wants to swap the whole PS column/gearbox set for a manual set. I see the re-built gearboxes are pricy: $300-400. It's probably cheaper to get a $50 used core and re-build it. I'm going racing and want a "firm feel" at the top end.
Posted By: Moparmaniacc

Re: Switching from Power to Manual Steering - 70 Challenger - 12/14/10 03:24 PM

I'd swap you if I had time to pull my manual setup...I'm tired of wrestling the wheel driving around town. That plus the steering is so SLOW...I look like I'm driving a school bus whipping that wheel around...
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