Smaller Steering Wheel?

[RoJo2]

Yesterday I was finally able to get my 98 RCSB to an autocross event. Needless to say... It was a blast. I left with so many ideas about where I could improve and what parts could help. Steering is a major area that could use some improvement. On top of the fact that I was having intermittent power steering issues (I think related to the EVO) and the fact that lock to lock on these trucks does not make for fun U turns; the huge steering wheel makes things all the more... interesting. Does anyone know if there is a similar factory steering wheel to the 95+ airbag steering wheel that was perhaps in another vehicle that is a couple inches smaller in diameter that will fit these trucks?

Any insight is appreciated.

-Rob


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[RichLo]

Not sure about the wheel size but have you thought about a steering quickener at all? They come in various ratios like 1.5-1 and 2-1.

 

[RoJo2]

Not sure about the wheel size but have you thought about a steering quickener at all? They come in various ratios like 1.5-1 and 2-1.

Yes I plan to get a quick ratio box eventually. Haven’t settled on a ratio yet but I’m thinking something like what sewlow mentioned that removes about 3/4 turn. Ive got a few other things that I can do before dropping $350 on a box though.


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[RichLo]

Not a quick ration box (which does also help, I have one in mine) but a steering quickener that goes inline before the steering box...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...BjfUKPZHEG0mgHoIUGBlIuy7I5BroUUKcCxoCRbbw_wcB

 

[RoJo2]

Not a quick ration box (which does also help, I have one in mine) but a steering quickener that goes inline before the steering box...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...BjfUKPZHEG0mgHoIUGBlIuy7I5BroUUKcCxoCRbbw_wcB

What is the benefit of a quickener vs a quick ratio box?


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[Dubs]

Aftermarket steering wheels are 14" diameter. Stock is 16-18" depending on manufacturer. That's where I would start. Makes a huge difference.

 

[RichLo]

What is the benefit of a quickener vs a quick ratio box?


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Your stuck with whatever the factory offered with a steering box, but you can fine tune what you want with a quickener... 1.25-1, 1.5-1, 1.75-1, 2-1, etc. They offer a bunch of different ratios for them

 

[RoJo2]

Your stuck with whatever the factory offered with a steering box, but you can fine tune what you want with a quickener... 1.25-1, 1.5-1, 1.75-1, 2-1, etc. They offer a bunch of different ratios for them

I’ll have to look more into this to determine if this is as durable as say a Redhead 12:1 box. Thanks!


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