Re: power steerig installation
Posted by HH56 On 2012/1/16 23:26:56
The pumps are different. Monroe pumps have a higher output pressure.
There have been a few conversions and while the steering ratio is slightly different and slower on manual cars, I don't believe it was found to be a problem when used with power. Changing the box on a 55 is much more difficult than on the 56 and at least one person felt it was not worth the trouble.
Best is to get a complete power assist assy from a parts car to ensure you have all the correct brackets and linkage. I believe most prefer the Monroe for it's simplicity and personally, I think it has a better feel. It was used a lot more in 56 & was even on some seniors.
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There have been a few conversions and while the steering ratio is slightly different and slower on manual cars, I don't believe it was found to be a problem when used with power. Changing the box on a 55 is much more difficult than on the 56 and at least one person felt it was not worth the trouble.
Best is to get a complete power assist assy from a parts car to ensure you have all the correct brackets and linkage. I believe most prefer the Monroe for it's simplicity and personally, I think it has a better feel. It was used a lot more in 56 & was even on some seniors.
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