RE: [Chrysler300] FIRM FEEL

["C Bilter" <cbilter@xxxxxxxxx>]

They were all "one finger" steering, especially the earlier ones that had
larger steering wheels, and they were "full time" power assisted.  The feel
was one of the defining characteristics of these cars.  I agree with Andy;
don't mess with it.

 

Carl Bilter

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ron Waters
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 5:03 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] FIRM FEEL

 

  

How different were the earlier (56-7, for example) power steering gearboxes 
from the later (say, 58-up) setups ? My 58 Plymouth p/s setup feels just 
fine. Never driven anything earlier.

Ron

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From: "Andy Mikonis" <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:r41hp%40yahoo.com> >
To: <LUCKYL46@xxxxxxx <mailto:LUCKYL46%40aol.com> >;
<chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] FIRM FEEL

Hi Joe, I've been driving a 300G (and other era Mopars) for over 25 years. 
To me, the light touch of the power steering is part of the character of 
these cars. I drove a friend's G a couple years ago with the firm feel build

and I didn't like it. In my opinion, it didn't make the car steer any 
"better" it only served to increase the effort required to turn the wheel. 
Indeed, by making it harder to steer, I thought it made the car feel less 
responsive.

Before spending the money, I would suggest you make sure your steering gear 
isn't worn out, and that the rubber coupler in the steering column is in 
good condition. These factors can make the steering feel loose on center. Be

sure you are not blaming the power steering system if normal wear and tear 
is the culprit. You might like the original setup if everything is fresh and

tight.

Andy Mikonis
Chicago

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From: "LUCKYL46@xxxxxxx <mailto:LUCKYL46%40aol.com> " <LUCKYL46@xxxxxxx
<mailto:LUCKYL46%40aol.com> >
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 3:58 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] FIRM FEEL

HI GANG. THINKING ABOUT CHANGING STERING BOX TO FIRM FEEL. ANY PROS AND CON
WILL BE HELPFULL. THANKS. JOE LUCIANO 62 SPORT CONVT.

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