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I'm already asking for help,anyone ever put a vega steering box on a model-a that's what my next project is really I need to get the front end sitting down where it needs to be before I put the steering box on.It might change something if I do the box first. The first of many questions,thanks

Chris;

The Vega cross steer is a great setup for straight axle cars IMO. Speedway sells all the pieces you'd need to put in on your "A", including a Unisteer rack and pinion unit that many have used instead of the Vega steering box.

Here's a link for you on the Vega Box

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...mbly,8838.html

A side step from Dave S' response

Just for the heck of it and to satisfy my curiosity, I looked at the MAVEL/Unisteer website - pretty poor with not much real information. I also looked a bunch of reviews and forums for comments. Most were NOT complimentary with what they got - wrong parts, poor fitting, screwed up geometry and worse - crappy customer service from Unisteer. Yeah, I know, most reviews are only from the dissatisfied, but before I used that product would sure do my homework - or purchase an IFS from a reputable manufacturer like TCI, Kugel or Heidts that have done many straight axle conversions and be done with it.

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I'm already asking for help,anyone ever put a vega steering box on a model-a that's what my next project is really I need to get the front end sitting down where it needs to be before I put the steering box on.It might change something if I do the box first. The first of many questions,thanks
Chris;

Chris,
It's hard to be sure from your post, but I think what you may be asking is, "Do I need to get the front end sitting down where it needs to be before I mount the steering box?" If that's your question, my answer is yes, you need to consider your final ride height and steering arm to pitman arm geometry when you set the box location and orientation. It's important that the box be mounted both horizontally and vertically as parallel as possible to the tie rod connecting the two spindles to allow the cross-steer-style steering to work without binding. Here's a really good article on putting a Vega box on deuce rails - Selecting And Installing a Steering Gear - Rod And Custom Magazine

Sorry if I misunderstood your question.

Thank's guys for the info.