The owner of this 66 Cruiser on Ebay mentioned this car has "quick steering arms". Is this some sort of fast ratio system for Studebakers? See it here:
Todd
63 Lark 2dr Sedan
Todd
63 Lark 2dr Sedan
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yes, several vendors sell them. they are the arms that come back off the spindles and connect to the tie rod end; I think some years of Avanti II used them to quicken up the steering but they can be bolted onto pretty much any 53-up Stude because the spindles are the same. Maybe even 51-up, I'm not sure.
I have been told that they are very nice, and I've also been told that they make a car too twitchy. I guess eventually I will have to try a pair, unless I find someone that already has them that will let me drive their car.
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My understanding is that a late series of Avanti (II)s went to these arms to compensate for a change in steering gearboxes. It gave a similar overall ratio to these cars. When used with cars with an original Studebaker gearbox, it gives a different ratio giving quicker steering. I have not tried them on a car. I have heard several reports that the steering becomes heavy and not as well controlled.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
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