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Hammertime

11-13-2025 04:06 PM

Steering box thoughts.

I have the suspension all removed from my 73 Trans Am and purchased the PTFB LE control arm kit. Still waiting on those, so I am considering replacing the steering box. Is there much difference between the upgrades and a rebuilt OER box. I remember my 75 drove pretty nice but I am seeking advice. Street car only. Thanks in advance.

73ta	11-13-2025 05:10 PM

upgrade the ratio. I run a 12:1 quick ratio box with a longer pitman arm to make it a little quicker. Works fine in my 73 TA.

Scarebird

11-13-2025 05:56 PM

A Saginaw 600 style box will do wonders here. I had one in my 79, it was FAR superior to the original.

Hammertime

11-13-2025 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73ta (Post 6591288)

upgrade the ratio. I run a 12:1 quick ratio box with a longer pitman arm to make it a little quicker. Works fine in my 73 TA.

So are you saying have mine rebuilt?

Hammertime

11-13-2025 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73ta (Post 6591288)

upgrade the ratio. I run a 12:1 quick ratio box with a longer pitman arm to make it a little quicker. Works fine in my 73 TA.

Would the pitman arm be the 70-81 Camaro one that’s straight? That’s the one that came in the Ridetech steering kit.

kingbuzzo

11-15-2025 12:09 AM

I switched to borgensen...huge upgrade on worn out unit that drove like farm truck

73ta	01-15-2026 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammertime (Post 6591302)

Would the pitman arm be the 70-81 Camaro one that’s straight? That’s the one that came in the Ridetech steering kit.

Yes but also need to use the camaro center link. This will not allow using a mechanical fuel pump.

AG	01-15-2026 08:41 PM

I have a Lares 10:1 box and I love it.

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