More than one steering box ratio?
12-30-2010, 10:21 AM
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More than one steering box ratio?
Hi,
I'd like to quicken up the steering on my 4Runner. With the US vehicles i've had in the past, you just nabbed a steering box out of various cars.
What are the options for 1st gens?
TIA!
I'd like to quicken up the steering on my 4Runner. With the US vehicles i've had in the past, you just nabbed a steering box out of various cars.
What are the options for 1st gens?
TIA!
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12-30-2010, 11:33 AM
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I did crossover on my 85 and I used a box off a 87. I dont really like it. It takes alot of turns of the wheel to turn the tires.
Sorry I cant off much help, but I am interested in this too
Sorry I cant off much help, but I am interested in this too
12-30-2010, 11:45 AM
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Rumor is the newer style gearbox, 89-95, has a quicker turning ratio. It's a direct bolt-in swap.
86-88 on the left, 89-95 on the right.
To the OP, your 87 is a 1st gen. 90-95 are 2nd gen.
86-88 on the left, 89-95 on the right.
To the OP, your 87 is a 1st gen. 90-95 are 2nd gen.
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Is this mod worth it - that is going from a 1st gen steering box to a 2nd gen steering box for the quicker ratio. My rig is a weekend toy mainly for 4-wheeling. It seems that there would be a benefit if the ratio change is noticeable.
My original steering box has finally started to leak after 188k miles and now is the time to upgrade if its worth it functionally.
Any insight would be appreciated.
My original steering box has finally started to leak after 188k miles and now is the time to upgrade if its worth it functionally.
Any insight would be appreciated.
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