In the process of changing 74 to 78/9 steering

ol74hb · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2003, 06:53 PM

Hello Everyone,

I'm in the process of changing my 74' assisted p.s. to a 78-79 p.s. system. got all the old junk out and probly next week will start to put the new in. so you guys will probably get some questions on it.

Torque1st · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2003, 07:45 PM

Hello-

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You have come to the right place. This conversion has been discussed here many times. You can find a lot of info just by using the search function.

sparky · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 02:50 AM

Check the Tech Articles there is a write up there by someone who did it, he isnt really a good writer and not very smart either

http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/powerassist.php

sGreuel · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2003, 02:57 AM

The Tech article is for a F-250. I'm also gearing up for such a challenge on a '73 F-100 4WD, gathering info, etc.
Let us know, s

74_4X4FourDoorGreenBeast · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2003, 03:21 AM

I just recently had mine changed to a 79 front axle. Put a steering box and disc breaks up front. Well worth it, mine drives, turns and stops so well. I found a guy who knows these trucks and he did an awesome job. I lacked the exprience and know how to do it myself. I'll take some pics of it and post them.

Torque1st · #6 (**permalink**) 03-24-2003, 01:48 PM

Beast-

Please do post the pics and info in the "completed projects" topic. That is the type of info we want people to be able to see.

Sparky-

You are right, I know the guy that wrote that tech article and he is just a total incompetent -hehe