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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 04:52 AM
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Help I have a 1971 ford F250 I wanted to switch to disk brakes I found donor 1975 f250 removed I beams and spindles removed old drum brake setup on weekend tried to install new ones tie rod on drum brakes comes up through taper from the bottom but 1975 spindles tie rod goes in from the top because of the taper but since the hole in the trailing arms limits tie rod going high enough can I buy 1975 steering linkages and install will they fit the pitman arm ect or if I get 75 pitman arm will it fit the box I have installed power steering box on it of a 1970 f250?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 05:49 PM
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Try taking your question to the, "Older, Classic and Antique Trucks: section. The folks there should be able to help.
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff 71
Help I have a 1971 ford F250 I wanted to switch to disk brakes I found donor 1975 f250 removed I beams and spindles removed old drum brake setup on weekend tried to install new ones tie rod on drum brakes comes up through taper from the bottom but 1975 spindles tie rod goes in from the top because of the taper but since the hole in the trailing arms limits tie rod going high enough can I buy 1975 steering linkages and install will they fit the pitman arm ect or if I get 75 pitman arm will it fit the box I have installed power steering box on it of a 1970 f250?
Yes, you will need all the drag links from a 75-79 model.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 09:19 PM
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Yes, you will need all the drag links from a 75-79 model.
OK the Steering box is power from a 1970 f250 will the 1975 tie rods be the same diameter as the hole in the pitman arm on steering box as well?
 
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