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dmaxweb · 08-21-2010, 04:07 PM

Has anyone tried one of these units?
http://www.ezsteer.net/

kenparker · 08-21-2010, 04:54 PM

Yep! I installed the unit in a 31 Slant Windshield 4 dr a couple of weeks ago. It was an easy installation and made the steering like power stering. Kinda expensive i thought at first, but after driving the car for a few days it is well worth it. Besides i aint geeting no younger nor no stronger.

steve s · 08-21-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenparker

Yep! I installed the unit in a 31 Slant Windshield 4 dr a couple of weeks ago. It was an easy installation and made the steering like power stering. Kinda expensive i thought at first, but after driving the car for a few days it is well worth it. Besides i aint geeting no younger nor no stronger.

Ken,
Does it still have that last inch or so of steering wheel free play that you just can't seem to adjust out of the original steering gears? Do you notice any difference in "driftiness" going down the road?

Steve

kenparker · 08-22-2010, 07:36 AM

There is still that very small amount of free play -1/2" to 1" maybe. I havent gotten the car on the hiway yet - just aroound town and the main street whi8ch is 1/4 mile long but there is no drifting. Very stable.

Afordman31 · 08-22-2010, 08:30 AM

Can I inquire as to the price?

1931 flamingo · 08-22-2010, 08:41 AM

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There was a previous post about this box a week or two ago, do a search.
Paul in CT

Peter J · 08-22-2010, 10:15 AM

Guys, I hate to plead ignorance (again), but is the EZ Steer system the same as the use of Teflon seats of the drag link and tie rods? Also addressing steering, do any of the suppliers have the shortened Pitman arm in stock? All the biggies are on BO with weeks until delivery. Thanks, Pete

Patrick L. · 08-22-2010, 10:20 AM

I believe 'easy steer' is a converted F100 box or something similar and the prices I've seen are in the $700-800 range..

Dick Deegan · 08-22-2010, 10:25 AM

From what I have seen in catalogues etc. , the EZ Steer system is just replacing the zinc coated cups in the drag link and tie rod ends with the teflon cups. I have done this and it does make the steering easier. I like them.

Dick

Peter J · 08-22-2010, 10:43 AM

I would assume the Teflon seats are a pretty high wear item compared to the OE setup since they always sell replacements when they wear out.

Jim Parker Toronto · 08-22-2010, 10:44 AM

Dick, the Easy-Steer is a brand new steering box, and is not just the Teflon cups. After doing my front end 10 years ago, I found the the biggest improvement was making sure all the steering balls are round, and then install the Teflon seats. I took all of the free play out of the box, and have no problems or concerns with my steering. I did purchase a shortened pitman arm, but am too busy driving around, to take the time to change it! Maybe I'll get to it soon if this rain keeps up!

Peter J · 08-22-2010, 10:47 AM

Any hints where the shortened may be in stock. It seems that Snyders, Mac's etc. all get theirs from the same mfg.

08-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	E-Z Steer Has anyone tried one of these units? http://www.ezsteer.net/

08-21-2010, 04:54 PM	#2
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: E-Z Steer Yep! I installed the unit in a 31 Slant Windshield 4 dr a couple of weeks ago. It was an easy installation and made the steering like power stering. Kinda expensive i thought at first, but after driving the car for a few days it is well worth it. Besides i aint geeting no younger nor no stronger.

08-22-2010, 07:36 AM	#4
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: E-Z Steer There is still that very small amount of free play -1/2" to 1" maybe. I havent gotten the car on the hiway yet - just aroound town and the main street whi8ch is 1/4 mile long but there is no drifting. Very stable.

08-22-2010, 08:30 AM	#5
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 580	Re: E-Z Steer Can I inquire as to the price?

08-22-2010, 08:41 AM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: E-Z Steer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There was a previous post about this box a week or two ago, do a search. Paul in CT

08-22-2010, 10:15 AM	#7
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: E-Z Steer Guys, I hate to plead ignorance (again), but is the EZ Steer system the same as the use of Teflon seats of the drag link and tie rods? Also addressing steering, do any of the suppliers have the shortened Pitman arm in stock? All the biggies are on BO with weeks until delivery. Thanks, Pete

08-22-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: E-Z Steer I believe 'easy steer' is a converted F100 box or something similar and the prices I've seen are in the $700-800 range..

08-22-2010, 10:25 AM	#9
Dick Deegan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 527	Re: E-Z Steer From what I have seen in catalogues etc. , the EZ Steer system is just replacing the zinc coated cups in the drag link and tie rod ends with the teflon cups. I have done this and it does make the steering easier. I like them. Dick

08-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#10
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: E-Z Steer I would assume the Teflon seats are a pretty high wear item compared to the OE setup since they always sell replacements when they wear out.

08-22-2010, 10:44 AM	#11
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: E-Z Steer Dick, the Easy-Steer is a brand new steering box, and is not just the Teflon cups. After doing my front end 10 years ago, I found the the biggest improvement was making sure all the steering balls are round, and then install the Teflon seats. I took all of the free play out of the box, and have no problems or concerns with my steering. I did purchase a shortened pitman arm, but am too busy driving around, to take the time to change it! Maybe I'll get to it soon if this rain keeps up!

08-22-2010, 10:47 AM	#12
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: E-Z Steer Any hints where the shortened may be in stock. It seems that Snyders, Mac's etc. all get theirs from the same mfg.