'65 Chrysler 300 Steering Gear Box

[Steven E Hiatt]

I need to replace the Steering Gear Box on my '65 Chrysler 300. I see several purchase options. I'm looking for any advice as to which supplier to choose, or stay away from.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Steve

 

[Big_John]

I used Firm Feel. FIRM FEEL, INC. - MOPAR STEERING & SUSPENSION

I did a stage 2 rebuild, but in hindsight, the stage 1 is probably a better choice for most people.

 

[Steven E Hiatt]

Thanks Big John

 

[WOT440]

I have a stage 1 from Firm Feel on its way. Looking forward to getting it installed.

 

[Steven E Hiatt]

I used Firm Feel. FIRM FEEL, INC. - MOPAR STEERING & SUSPENSION

I did a stage 2 r

I used Firm Feel. FIRM FEEL, INC. - MOPAR STEERING & SUSPENSION

I did a stage 2 rebuild, but in hindsight, the stage 1 is probably a better choice for most people.

Firm Feel shows a Stage Police, is that the same a Stage 1?
ebuild, but in hindsight, the stage 1 is probably a better choice for most people

 

[Steven E Hiatt]

I have a stage 1 from Firm Feel on its way. Looking forward to getting it installed.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[1970FuryConv]

I used Firm Feel stage 2 in my 1970 Fury convertible. $545 Money well spent!
Firm Feel Rebuilt Steering Gear on 1970 Fury 440/727

 

[darth_linux]

I used Firm Feel stage 2 in my 1970 Fury convertible. $545 Money well spent!
Firm Feel Rebuilt Steering Gear on 1970 Fury 440/727

How much was shipping each way?

 

[1970FuryConv]

How much was shipping each way?

$70 to ship to Firm Feel
$545 includes $475 rebuild charge and $70 return ship.
Total cost with ship both ways $615. Worth every penny. Go for Stage 2 modern feel. My Fury drives straight down the highway without all the constant adjustments. Awesome improvement!

 

[WOT440]

Let us know how it goes.

Sure will. Six weeks before it arrives.

 

[1971 300 Alvah]

Very happy with my FirmFeel stage 2.

 

[Steven E Hiatt]

Very happy with my FirmFeel stage 2.

Thanks.

 

[Big_John]

The cheapest way I found to do this was to buy a steering box from @C Body Bob and he shipped it to Firm Feel directly and they shipped it back to me. Then I sold my box to someone else.

My car was never out of commission and I didn't pay a core charge.

 

[Steven E Hiatt]

The cheapest way I found to do this was to buy a steering box from @C Body Bob and he shipped it to Firm Feel directly and they shipped it back to me. Then I sold my box to someone else.

My car was never out of commission and I didn't pay a core charge.

Got it. Great advice.

 

[1970FuryConv]

The cheapest way I found to do this was to buy a steering box from @C Body Bob and he shipped it to Firm Feel directly and they shipped it back to me. Then I sold my box to someone else.

My car was never out of commission and I didn't pay a core charge.

Good point! I already had a core from a 1970 Sport Fury. I shipped that. When it came back rebuilt, I switched it with the leaking loose steering gear in my 1970 Fury convertible, so my car was also never out of commission.

 

[fury fan]

Here's the low-down on a new-style steering box available at the parts store.

Differences in SLAB steering boxes - advertised to be equivalent 68 Newport but not so