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I've done a lot of reading of previous posts related to rag joints and the steering box, related to removing and replacing. Since I'm learning this as I go along, it leads to questions floating around that I need clarifications on to see if I understand things correctly.
If I wanted to replace the rag joint but keep steering box in place, is there enough movement in the collapsible steering column to push the rag joint up so that it clears the steering box input shaft in order to be removed and replaced with new one?
In order to get the needed space, should I plan on pulling up the steering column by loosening up the column and firewall bolts?
My steering box is an SPA-T, so it my understanding its a variable quick ratio 12.7:1, 2.67 turns LTL, Were these common for the Mach1's?
Is there any difference/advantages to buying a rebuilt SPA-T steering box, for example from CarSteering.com or sending mine to be rebuild to someone like Powersteering.com?
Thanks!
If I wanted to replace the rag joint but keep steering box in place, is there enough movement in the collapsible steering column to push the rag joint up so that it clears the steering box input shaft in order to be removed and replaced with new one?
In order to get the needed space, should I plan on pulling up the steering column by loosening up the column and firewall bolts?
My steering box is an SPA-T, so it my understanding its a variable quick ratio 12.7:1, 2.67 turns LTL, Were these common for the Mach1's?
Is there any difference/advantages to buying a rebuilt SPA-T steering box, for example from CarSteering.com or sending mine to be rebuild to someone like Powersteering.com?
Thanks!
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