78 150 steering box
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78 150 steering box
hello all, im wondering if this box can be used to convert my steering in my hiboy to an integral set up. reason i ask about this box specifically is because i have a 78 150 parts truck. are there differences between int he box from 1/2 tons to 3/4 tons?
thanks, Dave
thanks, Dave
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by intermediate shaft you mean the one that goes to the steering wheel? im not really worried about the fabbing, its what i do, but im just trying to figure out what exactly im in for
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You will need U joints that fit , (or made to fit )the steering shaft ,from the column to the box .. the lines from the original pump should work fine . After mounting the box , you will need to fab a tie rod from the box to the truck ..It is probability the easiest way to go . Mine needed chevy parts , this will be all ford .. I have a 2 wd at work , I can look at it tomorrow and tell you what you will need .
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You will need U joints that fit , (or made to fit )the steering shaft ,from the column to the box .. the lines from the original pump should work fine . After mounting the box , you will need to fab a tie rod from the box to the truck ..It is probability the easiest way to go . Mine needed chevy parts , this will be all ford .. I have a 2 wd at work , I can look at it tomorrow and tell you what you will need .
i want to run it like this
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sweet man, that would be appreciated.
i want to run it like this
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I went out today to look at the 2 two wheel drive trucks I have , both 78-9 . It looks as though the steering box would work , but may be a bit taller than I would want to use.
The Frame would have to be boxed in & the box itself would have to sit fairly high in the engine compartment . You would be able to use the cross over steering set up , but it looks to be a great deal of trial & error to get what you need.
I have a 78 4WD out back too , It uses the push pull steering without a valve or a slave cyl. The box is 4 bolt mounted to the frame & is a powered unit ...
Have you read ...this ...?
The Frame would have to be boxed in & the box itself would have to sit fairly high in the engine compartment . You would be able to use the cross over steering set up , but it looks to be a great deal of trial & error to get what you need.
I have a 78 4WD out back too , It uses the push pull steering without a valve or a slave cyl. The box is 4 bolt mounted to the frame & is a powered unit ...
Have you read ...this ...?