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That answers my question MikeoOoOoO.
Basically, I am doing what most people do with their 75', I'm looking for a 78-79' 4x4 steering box, so that I can convert my to power steering. I'd appreciate some options to compare prices. thanks.
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Locating one in a junk yard in good condition might be difficult. They could be either good to worn out, then its rebuild time. I have seen them by themselves go for 25 to 50 (my JY in in the midwest).
Ever hear of a company called "Redhead"? They are mentioned all the time on here with pretty good results. Maybe a little $$ but you are getting a brand new rebuilt steering box sent to your door.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...HE6x4LMv0rYK0Q
Ever hear of a company called "Redhead"? They are mentioned all the time on here with pretty good results. Maybe a little $$ but you are getting a brand new rebuilt steering box sent to your door.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...HE6x4LMv0rYK0Q
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I notice today my rag joint (steering coupler) wiggles when turning, tried tightening the nut on it but it still wiggles. My u joint on my shaft near the firewall wiggles a little but not bad.
It might not be my steering gear box at all...
It might not be my steering gear box at all...
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www.redheadsteeringgears.com
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For steering gears go with Red Head Steering Gears in Seattle, WA. Their work is top notch and reasonably priced.
www.redheadsteeringgears.com
www.redheadsteeringgears.com
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So they already have gear boxes? You just send your old one to them?
I'm getting a steering shaft though, I think that is my problem.
I'm getting a steering shaft though, I think that is my problem.
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They'll do either. You can send them yours and they'll rebuild it, or you can by one off the shelf and return your old one as a core.
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Thanks, I've heard of Redheadsteering.
Unfortunately, I need to go a little cheaper at the moment. I would love to get one from them, eventually. The other question that I have is this: Since I have a 75' F250 4x4, does the steering gear that I get from a 78-79' does it have to be from a 4x4 as well and will it be a 3 or 4 hole bolt on box? Thanks to any imput. Shane
For steering gears go with Red Head Steering Gears in Seattle, WA. Their work is top notch and reasonably priced.
www.redheadsteeringgears.com
www.redheadsteeringgears.com
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F250 4WD w/Ford integral P/S: 1977 F250 4WD from serial number Y20,001 (not a High Boy), 1978/79 F250 4WD.
1973/76 F250 4WD, 1977 F250 4WD before serial number Y20,001 have either manual steering or power assist P/S.
P/S was not available on 4WD's prior to 1973.
1973/76 F250 4WD, 1977 F250 4WD before serial number Y20,001 have either manual steering or power assist P/S.
P/S was not available on 4WD's prior to 1973.
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