Relocate/Replace Steering box
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Relocate/Replace Steering box
I did a lot of searching but did not have any luck. Maybe wrong terms not sure. But....
I am dropping a cummins ISB170 in to a 1952 F3. There is no room for the stock steering box. This cannot be the first time this has occurred for someone. (larger engine, headers, etc) I just wanted to get ideas of what has been done in the past to solve this issue. My first thought was to use a steering box that mounts on the outside of the frame. Like the Bronco. Then maybe replace the draglink that will provide cross steering.
Not sure if that has been done or if it would just make sense to go with a rack and pinion. Any insight would be appreciated.
Jeff
I am dropping a cummins ISB170 in to a 1952 F3. There is no room for the stock steering box. This cannot be the first time this has occurred for someone. (larger engine, headers, etc) I just wanted to get ideas of what has been done in the past to solve this issue. My first thought was to use a steering box that mounts on the outside of the frame. Like the Bronco. Then maybe replace the draglink that will provide cross steering.
Not sure if that has been done or if it would just make sense to go with a rack and pinion. Any insight would be appreciated.
Jeff
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From: Sunshine Coast, BC
https://westernchassisinc.com/1948-5...nd-Pinion-Kit/
You can get rack and steering conversions pretty easily that are as non destructive as possible. Someone local here has it on an F2 panel, seems to work really well.
Not sure if this fits the F3 beam axle, though it has F1 specific instructions, implying it fits others. Probably worth a phone call.
You can get rack and steering conversions pretty easily that are as non destructive as possible. Someone local here has it on an F2 panel, seems to work really well.
Not sure if this fits the F3 beam axle, though it has F1 specific instructions, implying it fits others. Probably worth a phone call.
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https://westernchassisinc.com/1948-5...nd-Pinion-Kit/
You can get rack and steering conversions pretty easily that are as non destructive as possible. Someone local here has it on an F2 panel, seems to work really well.
Not sure if this fits the F3 beam axle, though it has F1 specific instructions, implying it fits others. Probably worth a phone call.
You can get rack and steering conversions pretty easily that are as non destructive as possible. Someone local here has it on an F2 panel, seems to work really well.
Not sure if this fits the F3 beam axle, though it has F1 specific instructions, implying it fits others. Probably worth a phone call.
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That unit looks exactly like the set up that No-Limits used to sell. I had one on my 51 when I bought it and was not impressed; I never drove with it. Took it off and sold it to someone for cheap. It just seemed to be too cobbled together. Someone here had installed one and was not overly happy with it-a search for No-Limits should find the threads.
These facts together with the fact that No-Limits dropped it from their line after only a few years convinced me to convert back to stock.
John
These facts together with the fact that No-Limits dropped it from their line after only a few years convinced me to convert back to stock.
John
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I have seen a few setups using the bronco box. This may be a good candidate for cross steering.
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