Notices
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Bumpsides Ford Truck

Power steering conversion question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 03:38 PM
  #1  
mbloes's Avatar
mbloes
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Power steering conversion question

My truck - a 1969 F-100 - came with a conversion to power steering. As the original gearbox was junk, I replaced it with a nice Redhead unit. Bottom line, it appears as though there is not enough room for this unit and so it is deflected about - I would say - 1" (Pic 1).

Result: My steering column isn't parallel and "leans" a bit towards the door (Pic 2).

I want to emphasize that my truck power-steers like a dream and it is only the OCD inside me that this bugs.

What do you think is involved in truing up my steering column? Thanks in advance.


 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 03:50 PM
  #2  
kenny nunez's Avatar
kenny nunez
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,233
Likes: 297
From: Kenner,La.
Club FTE Gold Member
If the body mounts are rotted away that will cause a mis-alignment if I am reading your post right.
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 06:28 PM
  #3  
Uni Moe's Avatar
Uni Moe
Laughing Gas
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 947
Likes: 6
From: Manitoba, Canada
In these trucks the columns typically lean toward the left a bit.
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2018 | 06:55 PM
  #4  
mbloes's Avatar
mbloes
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Thanks, this makes me feel better. Everything otherwise looks installed correctly and, as I mentioned, works very nicely.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tex51
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
0
Jul 31, 2019 11:49 AM
Kozo
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Jul 5, 2018 06:02 PM
rio68
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Apr 25, 2017 07:49 PM
ramrod587
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 1, 2013 02:11 PM
pcta12
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 15, 2006 06:31 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:08 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE