help with steering box mounting angle please

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Jan 21, 2005 | 05:54 PM

4x4fab

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help with steering box mounting angle please

explain dos and don'ts with changing the steering box angle on an 89 f150, IFS. I'm placing a 78 van body on the 89 chasis

Jan 21, 2005 | 07:11 PM

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Keep the angles of the steering shaft as mild as you can, and ensure it's mounting point has good structural integrity. Ensure that whatever mounts to the splined ends of the shaft get a good purchase on those splines.

Jan 21, 2005 | 07:50 PM

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do you see any problems with the connecting rod angle(tie rods etc.) due to the new steeper angle of the steering box.

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