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power steering
I need to put a power steering in to my new dreamcar.
Found a few items on ebay: 2466177157 or 2466175131.
Can anyone tell me, will anyone of these parts fit into my
55mod F100?
And please, I am new in these game
Found a few items on ebay: 2466177157 or 2466175131.
Can anyone tell me, will anyone of these parts fit into my
55mod F100?
And please, I am new in these game
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Re: power steering
Originally posted by helge
I need to put a power steering in to my new dreamcar.
Found a few items on ebay: 2466177157 or 2466175131.
Can anyone tell me, will anyone of these parts fit into my
55mod F100?
And please, I am new in these game
I need to put a power steering in to my new dreamcar.
Found a few items on ebay: 2466177157 or 2466175131.
Can anyone tell me, will anyone of these parts fit into my
55mod F100?
And please, I am new in these game
I can't tell from your gallery if your truck still has the original suspension, but my guess is it does. Both of the Ebay items you referenced would require serious surgery to make them work on your 55 and even then I'm not sure that they would work. If your truck has the original suspension, I'd look at the Toyota 4x4 or 65-80 GM power steering conversion kit. Both are available through Sacramento Vintage Ford and others. Otherwise, the only other way to get power steering on your truck would be to change the front suspension.
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Re: Re: power steering
Originally posted by GreatNorthWoods
Helge,
I can't tell from your gallery if your truck still has the original suspension, but my guess is it does. Both of the Ebay items you referenced would require serious surgery to make them work on your 55 and even then I'm not sure that they would work. If your truck has the original suspension, I'd look at the Toyota 4x4 or 65-80 GM power steering conversion kit. Both are available through Sacramento Vintage Ford and others. Otherwise, the only other way to get power steering on your truck would be to change the front suspension.
Helge,
I can't tell from your gallery if your truck still has the original suspension, but my guess is it does. Both of the Ebay items you referenced would require serious surgery to make them work on your 55 and even then I'm not sure that they would work. If your truck has the original suspension, I'd look at the Toyota 4x4 or 65-80 GM power steering conversion kit. Both are available through Sacramento Vintage Ford and others. Otherwise, the only other way to get power steering on your truck would be to change the front suspension.
I will try to take some pictures of the steering in my car, and place theme in my gallery.
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don't do GM
I used the GM (Saginaw) power steering for many years. I just took it out so that I can repair the cracks in my frame caused by using this system. The geometry is incorrect for our frame design. It creates lateral torque that the frame can't handle. I'm now installing the Toyota system, which uses exactly the same geometry as the stock steering.
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Just out of curiosity...did you do any frame boxing or reinforcement when the box was installed. Was any recommended?
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Re: don't do GM
Originally posted by wosborn
I used the GM (Saginaw) power steering for many years. I just took it out so that I can repair the cracks in my frame caused by using this system. The geometry is incorrect for our frame design. It creates lateral torque that the frame can't handle. I'm now installing the Toyota system, which uses exactly the same geometry as the stock steering.
I used the GM (Saginaw) power steering for many years. I just took it out so that I can repair the cracks in my frame caused by using this system. The geometry is incorrect for our frame design. It creates lateral torque that the frame can't handle. I'm now installing the Toyota system, which uses exactly the same geometry as the stock steering.
that show the parts and how to install them?
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helge, another power steering option would be to use the ram style power steering which is bolt on if you have the original steering box and column assembly, much like the early mustangs, etc. Sacramento Vintage Ford has these setups.
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I have a 1953 flathead f100 owned 8 years and still haven't got it on the road as of yet. looking to do so if the wife will allow me to spend the money. just looking for some ideas on things you've done and haven't to see what is good for my ute.
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Im not a great mechanic when it comes to installing power steering units. I live in San Francisco. Do anyone know of a company or shop that do this kind of installation. Any lead will help.
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