Power Steering on GTX

[A383Wing]

no need to change column if doing the swap on a 67 & newer car..just pull out or tap in the column center shaft that connects to the gear box

 

[bigblock]

I swapped 2, 70 models to PS and used the same column. If you are going to spend the money ,go with the Borgeson unit.

 

[cbunt1]

Here's the ultimate answer (in my opinion)...do you like the way the car drives/handles now? If so, then "If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It." If you don't like the way it handles and drives, look into making the swap.

If you *are* having handling problems with the car (real or perceived) first verify that everything's tight (ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.) -- converting from manual to power steering won't fix those issues--it'll just make them feel "different."

For what it's worth, I just swapped the steering gear in mine ('72, power) and was SERIOUSLY considering going to a manual box, only reason I didn't is that it was (a) cheaper to keep it like it was and (b) I decided it was more trouble than it's worth in the long haul -- but I *like* manual steering cars...being the odd-duck that I am

 

[bobtile]

I have a 68 GTX and my son has a 69 Coronet. Both had power steering to start. I put manual steering in the GTX and like it a lot better. It just feels like you have more control. The only time I miss power steering is when I parallel park. And I've never done that in my car. Engine compartment looks cleaner without the pump also,

 

[1970GTX]

what is a firm feel qui ratio manual box and who do I buy it from. 69 GTX

http://www.firmfeel.com/b.htm