Steering box conversion
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
I assume this would be on a 2wd?
I can't see it being feasible on a 4wd truck, least not mine. Youd need to fabricate a crossmember or mount for the rack, then make custom tie rods, and custom hoses of course. Not sure how you'd route the steering column linkage tho.
I can't see it being feasible on a 4wd truck, least not mine. Youd need to fabricate a crossmember or mount for the rack, then make custom tie rods, and custom hoses of course. Not sure how you'd route the steering column linkage tho.
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
A good rebuilt box and quality, properly adjusted linkage can make a good difference on how these trucks steer.
Shoot for the moon, lord knows I've fabricated my share of widgets for my truck.
Shoot for the moon, lord knows I've fabricated my share of widgets for my truck.
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Do you have a lot of free play before anythjng happens? If you have…
100% agree.
100% agree.
More Turbo
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From: Zimmerman, MN
Why not? In overly simple terms, consider bumpsteer, and recall that the "flex point" (my term for the up/down point) of the suspension has to be the same as the flex point of the steering linkage, so unless you want to change-out the suspension at the same time.....
Fleet Mechanic
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When I had my ball joints replaced, there was a noticeable increase in steering response. I use to be able to rotate my hand out of the way and read the speedometer, without the truck steering... to being able to do the same, but the truck does slightly change direction.
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