Pwr steering help!
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Pwr steering help!
Can i go to napa or advance auto and pick up a pwr steering box to bolt onto my 69 and actually have it work right? I have a pump and bracket off of another truck already, i will get hoses later. Please let me know if this will work!!!
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Did you find your Power steering box ? I have 1 off a 1969, 1971 and 1975 , 2 wheel drive. If you need 1 you can e-mail me @ srgoff@comcast.net
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Originally Posted by novadragman2005
Can i go to napa or advance auto and pick up a pwr steering box to bolt onto my 69 and actually have it work right? I have a pump and bracket off of another truck already, i will get hoses later. Please let me know if this will work!!!
thnx
thnx
pitman arms are different for manual and power boxes.
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Upgrading 77 highboy from ps assist to true ps_Use Bendix?
Originally Posted by ramtoo
A ford power steering box won't work the steering colum is to long if you get a bendix steering box it will bolt right on!
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Originally Posted by vintagerider50
Will the bendix box bolt on to an early 77 F250 (highboy). Do you have a p/n or source?
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steering box
77 is different I know the bendix will work as a direct bolt on for 67 to 72. I use to have a pic of the difference between the 2 but the bendix has a round cap on top of the gear. You can find them on ebay if you keep looking, do a search in parts for 68 ford F100 and check every day.
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had to install bendix when i converted from manual to power steering. The bendix you'll find in 67's only, ford after that. Mine turned out good but moved the column int o the cab by about an inch, which makes for a weird feel
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Originally Posted by vintagerider50
Will the bendix box bolt on to an early 77 F250 (highboy). Do you have a p/n or source?
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Originally Posted by vintagerider50
Thanks Skuteman. This was straight bolt up, no frame mod? I assume I can order a center link for 78-79 from any parts house?
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If your going from manual to power steering and just want a bolt in job, find a bendix unit. If you go with a ford unit, you will either have to find a power steering column or have your manual steering column modified by getting it cut about 2 inches for a proper fit. If you dont get it cut, the steering wheel will be all in your gut!