Converting to power steering
More Turbo
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From: Zimmerman, MN
Depends on how much time, money, and effort you want to put into it, but in my opinion, I wouldn't do it without a donor/parts truck, as that way you'll have everything needed (bolts, brackets, pump, steering gear, etc). The pump may not work, the hoses may leak, and the gear may be loose/worn-out, but at least you'll have something to start with.
Piecing something together? Not for me. Life's too short.
Good luck!
Piecing something together? Not for me. Life's too short.
Good luck!
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Colorado Springs
Here is some information on how to do the conversion:
How to Install Power Steering in a 2WD F100/250/350 - FORDification.com
How to Install Power Steering in a 2WD F100/250/350 - FORDification.com
Laughing Gas
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I have a column and steering box from a 72 f250 I'd part with as well as the ps bracket. Unfortunately the pump and hoses were gone when I pulled them. The gear box as 60k on it (was a camper). I'm swapping the 72 column into my 71 as it's tight and my 71 is little worn. it would be a great start to the conversion.
5th Wheeling
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If you can find a donor, I'd recommend going that route. I pieced things together and ended up paying WAY more than I should've. I got burnt and was sold the wrong pump, bracket, and column. It's on me, I should've done more research, but the sounded like he knew what he was talking about, so I trusted him. My mistake.
In the end, I was able to get steering box, had my original column shortened, went with a more modern pump and a bracket off of Amazon, and new hoses all around. I've a 302 though, so parts were somewhat easier to find, but still had to cough up the money for it.
I regret going down the path I went, but don't regret the outcome. I live in Los Angeles and my rig has 31x10.5s, so power steering is practically a must.
In the end, I was able to get steering box, had my original column shortened, went with a more modern pump and a bracket off of Amazon, and new hoses all around. I've a 302 though, so parts were somewhat easier to find, but still had to cough up the money for it.
I regret going down the path I went, but don't regret the outcome. I live in Los Angeles and my rig has 31x10.5s, so power steering is practically a must.
More Turbo
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From: Zimmerman, MN
Of course you could always go with an electric power steering kit like this:
https://www.flamingriver.com/fr40200...power-steering
There's a company that makes them for trucks as well, but I can't find them at the moment.
https://www.flamingriver.com/fr40200...power-steering
There's a company that makes them for trucks as well, but I can't find them at the moment.
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