Denver56BelAir
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10-07-23 09:26 AM - Post#2863166
I have a 56 BelAir. I want to improve the steering so it’s not so hard. It’s stock now with a stock front end.
I think rack and pinion might be too much for me to tackle.
I’ve heard a method where the gear box can get changed to a different ratio.
My goal is to replace the stock steering wheel with a 15” diameter
Paul
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 Shepherd
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10-07-23 10:15 AM - Post#2863167
In response to Denver56BelAir
First a smaller wheel will increase steering effort, without p/s. You can retrofit a firm feel different ratio steering box, available from several companies. Or retrofit a power assist system.
Edited by Shepherd on 10-07-23 10:16 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Denver56BelAir
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10-07-23 04:13 PM - Post#2863170
In response to Shepherd
Tell me about power assist and and the gearbox option?
I don’t want to add a power steering pump
Paul
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Shepherd
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10-07-23 04:27 PM - Post#2863171
In response to Denver56BelAir
Well no p/s then. Here's one of many examples available. https://www.amazon.com/16-Steering-Tri-Five- BuyAut...
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bobb
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10-08-23 10:49 AM - Post#2863181
In response to Denver56BelAir
quicker ratio will have a better feel but harder to turn. espesialy parking. maybe electric?
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Denver56BelAir
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10-08-23 04:58 PM - Post#2863188
In response to bobb
Maybe electric assist is the way to go. It works well on my 2016 Arctic Cat UTV
Paul
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Denver56BelAir
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10-08-23 05:01 PM - Post#2863189
In response to Shepherd
I found this electric conversion. I’m not sure if this is the power assist referenced in the thread.
https://www.classicchevy.com/epas-performance-elec ...
Paul
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Shepherd
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10-08-23 05:02 PM - Post#2863190
In response to Denver56BelAir
You will need an alternator with 80-100 amp out put, depending on what other components you have in the car.
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10-08-23 06:45 PM - Post#2863192
In response to Shepherd
I would suggest that you find out what sort of guarantee goes with a system like this. The Chevy HHR and others are using an ESP system, but they be real nightmare to repair problems with them.
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5Larry7
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10-09-23 09:18 AM - Post#2863211
In response to Denver56BelAir
The electric power steering systems I have looked at so not change the ratio only provide assist. I would want a quicker ratio with power assist.
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Shepherd
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10-09-23 11:50 AM - Post#2863213
In response to 5Larry7
There are several quick ratio boxes, the aftermarket electric pump can mate to these. Without assist they require more steering effort though.
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Denver56BelAir
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10-10-23 03:18 PM - Post#2863253
In response to Denver56BelAir
I located a power steering box that will work with a stock steering column without modifications to the column. Too bad this website won’t let me upload a picture from my iPhone 13.
If I go the route of a pump, can someone send me a link to a pump with a reservoir? I have a 327 small block in my car. I’ll need to find a bracket too
Paul
Parker, Colorado
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Rick_L
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10-10-23 04:05 PM - Post#2863254
In response to Denver56BelAir
I located a power steering box that will work with a stock steering column without modifications to the column.
You have bad information. No way a stock steering column works unless you modify it by shortening it.
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