power steering adjust?
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power steering adjust?
Hi, i have a 1986 F-150
Is there a way to reduce the power steering assist so the wheel is a bit harder to turn?
I know it sounds silly, the super assist bothers somebody.
Thanks,
Jay
Is there a way to reduce the power steering assist so the wheel is a bit harder to turn?
I know it sounds silly, the super assist bothers somebody.
Thanks,
Jay
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power steering adjust?
Yes, but it is expensive and hard to do. Inside the steering box is a torsion sensitive shaft that is turned directly by the steering wheel against spring pressure. The stiffer this shaft, the more it twists the hydraulic valve open. So a small amount of twist opens the valve to provide assist. The softer this shaft, the less it twists the hydraulic valve to provide power assist. Seems backwards, but it makes sense when you think about it... To get stiffer steering, you have to find a 'softer' shaft that will fit your steering box. Most likely, a shaft out of a Mustang or some T-birds will be stiffer. I would bet that the SVO and Cobra and turbo coupe models have what you are looking for.
That said, you can just change out your steering box with one of the above vehicles, and probably be happy. A lot easier to do than trade the torque shafts from box to box. May have to change the pitman arm if you trade steering boxes. Measure drop and center to center.
Hope this helps.
tom
That said, you can just change out your steering box with one of the above vehicles, and probably be happy. A lot easier to do than trade the torque shafts from box to box. May have to change the pitman arm if you trade steering boxes. Measure drop and center to center.
Hope this helps.
tom
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