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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Question whats the difference

whats the difference between 2wd and 4wd steering boxes
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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2WD boxes have a longer sector shaft (inherently weaker) and mount aft of the driving axle with a 3-bolt mounting point, with the gear box well above the frame creating additional rotational/torsional forces on the box/frame.

4WD boxes have a shorter sector shaft (inherently stronger) and mount fore of the driving axle with a 4-bolt mounting point, with the gear box parallel to the frame decreasing rotational/torsional forces on the box/frame.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Go to the Fordification site and look at their technical schematics for an in depth breakdown of steering components. My 69 manual steering 4x4 mounts with 3 bolts...
 
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