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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Loose feeling floaty steering

After recently getting my 92 GTA aligned on some new tires, I've noticed just how bad the steering feel is when going straight on a flat road. A friend said it was because I had them align it to spec instead of the usual 1.5 degrees of camber I always have. I don't think so....

All of my front suspension is new (within 4K miles) so I'm thinking it must be my actual steering box after 236K miles lol.

I read the rebuild sticky, yeah, no way I'm doing that. I'll just buy a new one for the $300 or whatever.

My question, which one is the best to buy?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

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After recently getting my 92 GTA aligned on some new tires, I've noticed just how bad the steering feel is when going straight on a flat road. A friend said it was because I had them align it to spec instead of the usual 1.5 degrees of camber I always have. I don't think so....

All of my front suspension is new (within 4K miles) so I'm thinking it must be my actual steering box after 236K miles lol.

I read the rebuild sticky, yeah, no way I'm doing that. I'll just buy a new one for the $300 or whatever.

My question, which one is the best to buy?

Thanks!
Hey, I lived in California City for 23 years!
Anywho,
I been looking at this one. It's the 12.5:1 found in my GTA. It's a re-man, but great raves. I have 192k on mine, original owner. I feel your slop too. I got new tires/front end and said the same thing!

Borgeson 800209 Power Steering Box, Delphi 600, 12.7:1 Ratio, 3/4"-30 Spline
Around $350
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

Haha, cool, I ride out there on my Ducati all the time.

When I Google that thing I can't find one for less than $550. Where are you finding it for so much less at?

Alex
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

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Haha, cool, I ride out there on my Ducati all the time.

When I Google that thing I can't find one for less than $550. Where are you finding it for so much less at?

Alex
Darn it, I MEANT 550, I'm sorry about that. Me and my getting older thing!
Heck, if they were that cheap I'd buy two!
Sorry again !
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

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Darn it, I MEANT 550, I'm sorry about that. Me and my getting older thing!
Heck, if they were that cheap I'd buy two!
Sorry again !
Haha, ok no worries. Gotta pay to play I guess.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

Well that new box was too rich for my blood. I ended up getting this exact unit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aa...2/make/pontiac

It'll be a couple months until I get it installed though and I will be keeping my core. I keep all my original stuff for the future, water pump, starter, etc.
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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Re: Loose feeling floaty steering

Rockauto stocks many as well. Not sure if they have the one you need though, how can you tell?

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