Steering Upgrade
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From: "The Backroads"
Steering Upgrade
I have a 71' F100 4x4 and I installed power steering from a 76' F100 4x4. Recently the gear box has been getting sloppy and when I hit sudden high rpms the steering wheel locks up. Is there a company that sells rebuild kits for the 76' 4x4 gear box? Also is the 2wd and 4wd gear box the same? And one more question....Can I adapt the newer power steering pump from a late 70's to 80's model 4x4 to fit my gear box I have the 390 FE engine . I was told that I could get one from an 80's model 4x4 or van .But I looked at them and the brackets are different. Can someone steer me in the right direction? ALL help much appreciated.
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Bud, Give the guys a chance to stop by and read your question. While we try to help all fellow owners when we can this is not a on demand answer site.
Hopefully a fellow member knowlegeble with the 4x4 steering will stop in shortly.
John
Hopefully a fellow member knowlegeble with the 4x4 steering will stop in shortly.
John
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trip to the parts store
Installed pwr steering on my '72 a few mo back, and from what i've been told and read, the 2 & 4 wheel boxes are different, most notably the bolt arrangement. Also someone said the 4 wheel box is stronger, but most say the 2 wheel has given them no problems. I bought rebuilt box from Carq**st, for about $160. Heard rebuilding one yourself is no fun, and dont know what a kit would cost.
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Thanks I hope I can find one in a wrecking yard If not then i will have to go to the auto parts store. I was just hoping someone would know if a one ton 4wd box would adapt well.
Originally Posted by baitmaster
Installed pwr steering on my '72 a few mo back, and from what i've been told and read, the 2 & 4 wheel boxes are different, most notably the bolt arrangement. Also someone said the 4 wheel box is stronger, but most say the 2 wheel has given them no problems. I bought rebuilt box from Carq**st, for about $160. Heard rebuilding one yourself is no fun, and dont know what a kit would cost.
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On my 72 4x4, the power steering box is mounted on the outside of the frame as opposed to the inside of the frame like my old 4x2 had. Mine also uses a u-joint at the box instead of a rag joint.
Keith
Keith
