HI BOY steering conversion questions.
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HI BOY steering conversion questions.
I know this subject has been brought up numerous times. Ive done a search but I get all kinds of different ways and opinions on how to do it.
Has there been a thread started with pics and parts list info? What I need to know is the cheapest way, and easiest way to do this conversion. OH my truck is a 75 F250 stock height, and no plans of lifting it.
I have heard tale you can use a chevy gear box. what years and what else would I need to get?
I don't want to spend a fortune doing this swap because this truck is just going to be used as a farm truck, and I can't stand the large steering ratio this power ram has.
Thanks for info and sorry for bringing up this subject again.
Has there been a thread started with pics and parts list info? What I need to know is the cheapest way, and easiest way to do this conversion. OH my truck is a 75 F250 stock height, and no plans of lifting it.
I have heard tale you can use a chevy gear box. what years and what else would I need to get?
I don't want to spend a fortune doing this swap because this truck is just going to be used as a farm truck, and I can't stand the large steering ratio this power ram has.
Thanks for info and sorry for bringing up this subject again.
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the chevy steering box mounts outside the frame. if keeping the factory push/pull steering design, you could use a 4x4 chevy box, but i think there is a clearance issue inside the wheel well. I tried that once and didnt look like it was going to work. Maybe with more ingenuity it could work. Most people use a 2wd chevy box so they can reclock the pitman arm and use crossover steering, but im not sure there is enough clearance with the leaf springs on a stock truck. another common option is a 78 or 79 3/4 ton 4x4 ford box, but it does require some fabrication. You might also be able to use a 1/2 ton or bronco box. most people dont but i think they are looking for a strength upgrade for larger tires. You might get by with it on a stock truck. good luck.
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I used a 70's vintage chevy box , an olds rag joint & intermediate shaft . The tie rod from the chevy box on one end & a ford tie rod on the other . Shimmed the angle of the box with a bracket welded to the frame to provide the correct angle .
The lines from the pump were the same
Later on I shortened the arm on the axle to tighten the turning radius .(removed an inch and a half)
The lines from the pump were the same
Later on I shortened the arm on the axle to tighten the turning radius .(removed an inch and a half)
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Mine are 31x 10.5 & a fairly standard height Truck . A little added re curve to the front springs to level the truck ..
No rubbing ...Even with the fairly tight turning radius it now has . Steers like a car too. One finger while sitting still with the plow on it ...I also have a 79 steering column that has a little smaller wheel ..No effort steering .
No rubbing ...Even with the fairly tight turning radius it now has . Steers like a car too. One finger while sitting still with the plow on it ...I also have a 79 steering column that has a little smaller wheel ..No effort steering .
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My truck is stock height, but it has 33x11.50x 16.5 all round. I think the two drive chevy box is going to be my route since I already have the box, I can drill and weld.
Can you guys post up a picture of the linkage going from box to the axle. I'm the type that can read on something all day, but once I see a pic, I can go do it.
Can you guys post up a picture of the linkage going from box to the axle. I'm the type that can read on something all day, but once I see a pic, I can go do it.
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i used a mid dodge 1/2 4x4 steering box here is a pic
it works good been road tested for over a couple years there's more pics in my garage
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - akforceten's Album: Garage - big red
it works good been road tested for over a couple years there's more pics in my garage
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - akforceten's Album: Garage - big red
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