1967 Steering Column
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1967 Steering Column
I have gotten some great information from some good people on this site. I am in the middle of swapping out power steering & disc brakes from 1973 F250 to my 1967 F250. I understand the steering column length issue but is it possible to use the 1967 steering column with the new setup (Saginaw box) understanding it is 2" longer. Any other issue with using it? I am switching out the steering wheel as well which is smaller than the original so looks like I could pick up that 2" difference there. Thoughts? Thank you for the help!
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If both trucks are 2WD and the '73 has the Saginaw box and the correct length steering column, it's simple enough to wire the TSS switch from the Dentside column connector to the main wiring harness connectors of the '67, and you won't have to pull/swap steering wheels.
Your existing column, as you said, is going to make the steering wheel protrude over 2 inches into the cab, towards you. Running a smaller diameter steering wheel will give you more clearance (vertically) above the seat/tops of your legs but, it isn't going to change the fact that the steering wheel will be several inches closer to you, longitudinally.
Your existing column, as you said, is going to make the steering wheel protrude over 2 inches into the cab, towards you. Running a smaller diameter steering wheel will give you more clearance (vertically) above the seat/tops of your legs but, it isn't going to change the fact that the steering wheel will be several inches closer to you, longitudinally.
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The Bendix PS gearbox is the one that's roughly the same dimensions as the manual steering gearbox. The 'Ford' steering gearbox is the Saginaw PS gearbox, which is larger/longer than the Bendix box.
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