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Old 03-07-2001, 03:10 AM
Joe Skarika Joe Skarika is offline
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1973 Dodge Dart Sport going from powersteering to Std steering does the steering column need to be changed as well.
From what model A body are the same, car is a floor change auto with 440.
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Old 03-07-2001, 03:19 AM
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Yes it will need to be different length because the manual box is shorter than the ps box.pirate one from any68-74 A body,2dr or 4dr(dart,valiant,scamp,demon,duster,twister,swinge r,dart sport)just remember a 68-70 wont have a locking column..........PRO......
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Old 03-07-2001, 11:40 AM
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Joe,give Steer & Gear a call at 800-253-4327.They make a steering adapter for about $105.00 that will enable you to use your power steering column and avoid all of that work with a simple bolt on piece.I just made the conversion on my b-body and had no problems mating it to the manual box I got at a swap meet.
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Old 03-08-2001, 01:27 AM
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Appreciate that info $105 good price!
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Old 03-09-2001, 12:10 PM
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Joe all you really need is the lower section of the steering columns as the upper part never changed from autos to manuals. The lower bar is longer for manuals although they will work as I did on mine stupidly for years it is hanging by a thread and very little catch. What we have done is cut and welded a new rod into the shaft and that works good.

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Old 03-09-2001, 05:09 PM
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Firm Feel also has an adapter. Not sure on the price though.
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