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Steering gear boxes

Is there a difference between 2wd and 4 wd steering gear boxes
 
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Yes there is also a difference between f100 and F250 4x4 steering boxes.
 
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Yes there is also a difference between f100 and F250 4x4 steering boxes.
Thanks. That really helps my search.
 
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Originally Posted by theoldbither
Is there a difference between 2WD and 4WD steering gear boxes? Yes.
C5TZ-3504-D .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1965/72 F100/250 2WD; 1967/72 F350.

C7TZ-3504-M .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1966/75 F100 4WD & 1975 F150 4WD (also used with Power Assist P/S on 1973/75's).

C7TZ-3504-A .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1967/75 F250 4WD (also used with Power Assist P/S on 1973/75's).
 
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C5TZ-3504-D .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1965/72 F100/250 2WD; 1967/72 F350.

C7TZ-3504-M .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1966/75 F100 4WD & 1975 F150 4WD (also used with Power Assist P/S on 1973/75's).

C7TZ-3504-A .. Manual Steering Gear Box: 1967/75 F250 4WD (also used with Power Assist P/S on 1973/75's).
actually the body is on a 70 f250 4x4 chassis and my goal is to convert to power steering. The gear box is from the the 70.
 
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You have several choices for a highboy PS.
1. Easiest would be a PS box from a 77.5-79 F-250 from JY, or a semi-rebuilt one from a parts store, if you can find one. $$$
2. Next easiest is the same box from Red Head Steering which thoroughly rebuilds it, and adds bearings where needed that Ford/Saginaw didn't originally provide. More $$$, but do it only once.
3. A PS kit from Benchworks with everything needed which you install. $$$$
4. Fabricate your own with whatever PS box you can find besides the above. $$$$
The PS assist systems which use the manual box are junk with very little parts availability.
 
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You have several choices for a highboy PS.
1. Easiest would be a PS box from a 77.5-79 F-250 from JY, or a semi-rebuilt one from a parts store, if you can find one. $$$
2. Next easiest is the same box from Red Head Steering which thoroughly rebuilds it, and adds bearings where needed that Ford/Saginaw didn't originally provide. More $$$, but do it only once.
3. A PS kit from Benchworks with everything needed which you install. $$$$
4. Fabricate your own with whatever PS box you can find besides the above. $$$$
The PS assist systems which use the manual box are junk with very little parts availability.
Thanks. Was thinking about buying a parts truck . Just didn't want to buy the wrong truck. Now have to convince my honey that my free truck is worth a another truck.
 
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Just tell her "It's all about safety".
 
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