3.25 or 4.25 turns when rebuilding P/S box?

[OsideDave]

What do you guys recommend? Should I go w/ the 3.25 or 4.25 when I get my 74 power steering box rebuilt by West Texas Offroad. Will it be too twitchy w/ a 3.25 turns box?

Thanks.

 

[Ed74]

I had my '74 box upgraded to 3.25 turns, by WTO, approx. 7 months ago. The steering is very responsive and fun to drive. WTO performed a quality rebuild! I am able to drive 80 mph on the freeway without any vibration or wondering with this setup: WTO rebuilt box, flaming river lower steering shaft, rebuilt column, and a new drag link.

Good luck,
Ed

 

[broncnaz]

A lot of people that drive on the street feel the lower turn boxes are a little to quick. I'd stick to a 4 turn box as its a great improvement over the 6 turn box. I doubt if the 3 turn box will be twitchy as long as your aligment is correct. the 3 turn box is great for a sports cars that need to turn but broncos are not sports cars and already turn pretty quick. Also some people prefer the 6 turn box off road as it puts less strain on the box itself making it easier to turn.
Over all if you algiment is good either box will work fine.

 

[dirtwheels]

Go with the 3.25 turn gearing. Also tell them to firm up the valving. You'll love the way it drives on and off road.(80 mph to rock crawling)

 

[Pa PITT]

Well I ask for 4 but got 3.25 I think it is too much of a good thing ...
I drive a extra long truck then go to our short box..and to mee the 3.25 is too chopy...But I can still get along find at 60 down the hwy ..I just wonder what would happen in that panic moment and crash ...Running buddy redid his in 6 turns I sure think he was wrong but it's his ...

 

[scsm76]

I went from 6 to 4.25 and feel the 4.25 is too quick, I couldn't imagine the 3.25.