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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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Power Steering Conversion

I have a 73 F250 4x4 that has manual steering. The guy I bought it from included a steering box and pump.
How difficult is the conversion?
Parts list would include pump braket new hoses?

This steering box has four holes to mount through so I would have to locate it and drill holes?

Any input would be great!

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 07:15 AM
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Is it a steering box for a 4x4 ? That you would need to be sure of .
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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F250: Integrated Power Steering For Your Highboy .: Articles

Its a bit of a job but check that out
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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How can I tell if its from a 4x4?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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4X4 F250 has a 4-bolt steering box, so it sound like you have the right one.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ripcity
This steering box has four holes to mount through so I would have to locate it and drill holes?
Sorry not the greatest pic. the frame is open on the early F250 4x4. I had a plate welding in there, then I could mount the steering box (I used a 79 F250 4x4 steering box, pitman arm and center link). I had the power assist steering, and this drives like a dream compared, steers with one finger now.

Some folks notch the front crossmember, cause it's tight, I didn't have too.



 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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82GT those pics are awesome!! I'm saving them

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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thanks, here's the rest. My only suggestion is to weld in spacers for the bolts, especially if your going with big tires



 
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Originally Posted by Ripcity
I have a 73 F250 4x4 that has manual steering. The guy I bought it from included a steering box and pump.
How difficult is the conversion?
Parts list would include pump braket new hoses?

This steering box has four holes to mount through so I would have to locate it and drill holes?

Any input would be great!
It can be as easy as replicating the kit from Benchwork Steering: Ford F250 Conversion

 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Man those pics are INVALUABLE! If I use them elsewhere ill be sure to give you credit.. sorry, I'm not the OP but I have been looking for pics that good of this for years..
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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4 bolt steering box/cross over steering

notched frame
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 05:54 AM
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It's not super pretty but it works well. Only thing I would advice is to move the steering box back a little farther than I did with mine. Having mine where it is, I need to either A) cut/sleeve the drag link or B) figure out the best option to make it adjustable.

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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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This thread is definately going on my homepage! This would be a great sticky
 
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