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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 05:09 PM
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Good day Ford Friends! I have a 74 ford F 100 extended cab, automatic transmission, manual steering, two wheel drive. The truck is a bit frankenstined as someone at one time has put a 351 windsor in it which I have not been able to find in any listings as supposing to be in that vehicle. But here is the real need for help. The steering gear box literally had the bottom fall out and bearings inside with it. I am looking to purchase a new one but have not been able to find a listing that matches the tag as shown in pictures. I need the oracles help in identifying the right part number to replace it with. It is not a purist truck so an aftermarket part number is fine. Thanks for any and all help!!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 05:58 PM
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if the top line on the tag is SMA K, you need ford part number D7TZ-3504-F
 
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My #1 would be Red Head steering and never look back or wonder around the road again. https://redheadsteeringgears.com/

#2 would be Blue Top, if still taking orders. https://bluetopsteeringgears-com.3dcartstores.com/

IMO wasting your time buy a auto parts house "rebuild" lol. Well it will at least have fresh paint.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 11:42 PM
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This is a manual steering gearbox, correct? If you got to replace it you might want to see what difficulty and expense converting to power steering would be.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2024 | 08:35 AM
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Thank you sir very much.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2024 | 08:36 AM
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That is correct. I actually like the manual steering. Of course when I get older that might change!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2024 | 08:39 AM
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Agreed, Kind of want the best when talking steering especially when you are driving a massive hunk of steel and sex appeal.
 
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