hi ford fans,once again i am seeking help. i have a 77 highboy f250 that i am trying to restore.recently the steering started getting sloppy and i realized the steering box was shot,tried adjusting no good.however when i bought a steering box for my truck it would not work.at some point the frame has broken and was cut out a 1/4 inch steel plate was welded in place and a steering box off of a 1975 f150 was used.this box is long,nothing like the original.the plate that was welded is solid however i have concerns about using a 2wheel drive box.any suggestions of any kind will be appreciated.thanks curt

 

Curt, that box would work on a F250 2wd, why wont it work on a F250 4wd?

just curious

John
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john,the 2 wheel drive box is much longer.but i am concerned with it holding up,it doesn't look as stout as the original steering box.since my frame has been cut and i can't use the original i was wondering if anyone had any ideas.

 

Easy, I just did the power steering conversion thing and had real good luck with the following business--

Steering Systems by Benchworks
6435 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale,AZ 85251

(480) 946-3992 Good Luck

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