I have a 77 f150 2wd and I need to either relocate the origanal steering gearbox or replace it with a smaller unit, none power, so I can get header clearance for some 2 1/8" tubes. I don't know about other f150's, but mine has the gearbox on the inside of the frame with not much room to do anything with it. I now have hooker supercomp 1 7/8" and it is a tight fit. Has anyone done this or have any ideas? I am not a steering system guru. Thanks

 

Can't really help you with your problem, but I'm just curious. What do you have sitting between your frame rails that needs 2 1/8" tubes?? If you have something that works, why not just use them? Just remember, BIGGER isn't always BETTER! Well, in some things, anyway!

 

It has a 520ci stroker, my best guess and talking to people that might know I think I am giving up about 35 horsepower.

 

nitro520 - my 76 F250 is also 2wd so I probably have the same steering box as you do. I think the 4wd 'Highboys' have a different steering setup...? Can that box be used in your situation? There must be lots of advice in this subject out there....

 

Not sure, I guess I need to find one and see. My guess is probably not because the 2wd use the twin I beam.

 

High boy box wont work. 2wds are rear steer and 4wd are front steer.
Leadmic

 

now this is just a thought, maybe i'm out of my mind.. but wouldnt it be possible to swap the spindles L to R? that would bring the tie rod mount up front... just a thought, maybe someone else could shed some more light on the subject

 

........this is getting interesting

 

Please, I'm not trying to get anyone p....d off for sure. No offense intended, but isn't this turning into a bunch of work and possibly expense for a set of headers??

 

how about a quick cut/chop/rebuild on the new headers to reangle the offending tobe (s) to miss the steering box. it should only take a 1/4 to 1/2" offset if the headers are only 1/4" bigger in diameter

 

Yes, this is alot of work for a set of headers, but I will do almost anything for more horsepower. I think at this point after talking to the engine builder I can still achieve what I need to thru the 17/8" headers. My goal is 11.50 at 5200 ft of altitude.