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Tech Question
Harold Davidson, Racine, WI, Good Ole' USA!, 1990 Dodge Ram 150 4x2 360 Gas
I am looking to rebuild the whole front end on my truck. I would like to improve the ratio of my power steering. Is there any interchange with any of the old boxes with the fast ratio or firm feel (I have contacted Firm Feel and they don't do truck boxes) or do you have any neat tricks up your sleeve to come close to a modern truck? I know it's a truck and don't expect it to handle like a Viper, but prefer it be better than a Aircraft Carrier. Thanks, Harold
Harold-
Your truck has a (GM) Saginaw box, I know GM products had variable and fast-ratio options. However, the Chrysler version of the Saginaw box probably cannot be directly replaced by the Chevy version, although I have eyeballed the Chevy and it sure looks identical; A-1 Cardone shows a fast ratio (2½ turn L-L) rebuilt unit for, EG, the '82 Camaro. I'd find an outfit that specializes in GM rebuilds, and ask them if they can put the performance "guts" into the Chrysler housing / shaft setup or if only some other minor external parts swap is required.
I am, however, sure that reducing the line pressure will help road feel.
Rick
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