Now that Lee Steering is out of business who to use?

[Brad1970]

I've got a 72 Pontiac LeMan's... so better to use like the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Camaro box or DSE or ?????

[Vegas 69]

Call Junior at Turn One

[raustinss]

It's too bad that nobody bought lees and continued with it just the way it was.

[Mark Antrim]

Wonder if anyone bought his inventory and equipment.

[hotrodneb]

Even if they did.....few on earth would know how to use it.

[Mr Nick]

I'll be following this, I wanted to do a Lee box and SC&C front frame rail brace on my Cutlass this winter.

I've heard good things about Turn One as well.

http://www.turnone-steering.com/

[Brad1970]

I've not called TurnOne yet, but I've done a little more research online and am going to try using a 1996 Impala SS steering box from one of these manufactures (these are Bumper to Bumper/Crow-Burlinggame part numbers as far as I know)

BBB INDUSTRIES
503-0142 Cover-To-Cover information Remanufactured Steering Gear
POLICE & TAXI (7B3)
w/SPORT (FE3) OR SPECIAL SUSPENSION (FE4, 7B3)

FALCON STEERING SYSTEMS
SG16566 Cover-To-Cover information Remanufactured Steering Gear
POLICE OR TAXI PACKAGE (7B3)
EXC POLICE OR TAXI PACKAGE (7B3) - w/SPORT (FE3) OR SPECIAL SUSPENSION (FE4)

The reason for using this is that it's a 12:1 fast ratio without the decrease in turning radius that the Camaro IROC Z28 gives to the A body (from what I've read).

Now I will need to figure out the pitman arm, ragjoint and the hoses/fittings which I will most likely be calling TurnOne for help on this unless someone here can instruct otherwise. So if anyone has any input it would be greatly appreciated.

[UMI Tech]

I also vote for Jr at Turn-One.

Sr was a GM Steering engineer and knows these things in a Lee sort of way.

Our UMI LeMans has a Turn One system on it and it works in traffic, in the auto-x and on long road courses. Worry-free system.

Turn One knows all the flows and rates and orifices and tricks to make this stuff work.

ramey

[cpd004]

I had Turn One rebuild my Corvette pump to ensure that it would work with the hydroboost system without noise. They did a great job and were quick.

[Brad1970]

Reached out to TurnOne here is the reply:

"To convert your stock steering box to a 12:1 ratio and upgrade the steering feel, you would be looking at about $600. This would include all new seals and dyno testing as well. If you would like to change your steering gear to a Saginaw 600 gear, you can achieve the same results with a box that is 100% new, 5lbs lighter, and has improved valve technology over your stock box. The Saginaw 600 gear is currently on nationwide backorder, but it would start at around $700. I am anticipating the 600 gears being available in the next few months.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to let me know.

Thank you!
Junior
Turn One Inc.
7436 E. Holland Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.759.4206 ext 701"

[pitts64]

I have a Lee 12 to 1 in my 64 Pontiac, frankly I think the box in my 2001 Chevy 3500 work truck has a much better feel.. Could be that my car has rear steering linkage and the truck has front steer..


*** Update, my Lee box needed the lash tightened, it's excellent!!***