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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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suggestions for steering gear box replacements?

Hey everyone,
looking for suggestions and links to tech articles on a replacement steering gear box on my 60 F100. I've heard toyota gear boxes work. why are they a popular swap and what other options are out there?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Classic Performance can sell you a rebuild kit for the stock steering box, although the instructions that come with kit aren't great: just a photocopy of a magazine article showing them doing a rebuild at their shop.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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The Toyota is a popular choice because it's such a nice fit. You can either buy or make a bracket that fits in the stock location.
 
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Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it turns out.
 
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Originally Posted by 60RatRod
I've heard toyota gear boxes work. why are they a popular swap
The early 80s Toyota 4X4's had straight axle steering. The powersteering box is small and easily adapted to fit. They are reliable and have about the same turning radius.

good luck.
 
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