missing some stearing components
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missing some stearing components
I have a 73 f100 with manual steering....i am missing one of the peices that hold the steering shaft into the steering box and i have very loose steering. Does anyone know where i can get replacements....i have already checked all the junk yards n stuff like that....anymore ideas...thank you.
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I'm in the same boat with finding parts for my 79. A place to try is LMC truck, in kansas. They'll send you a free catalog, I have bought a few things from them and have had good luck.
You can get the catalog at www.lmctruck.com
You can get the catalog at www.lmctruck.com
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Originally Posted by Broken40
I have a 73 f100 with manual steering....i am missing one of the peices that hold the steering shaft into the steering box and i have very loose steering. Does anyone know where i can get replacements....i have already checked all the junk yards n stuff like that....anymore ideas...thank you.
DRIVING THE TRUCK IN THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS TO YOU AND OTHER MOTORISTS.
If the coupler breaks apart, you will have NO steering control!!
C9UZ-3A525-A Steering Coupler
Fits all 1973/74 F100/350 2WD; and 1975 F100/350 2WD with M/S. (also fits 1969/72 F100/350 2WD)
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no it's not a steering coupler...it is a peice that is very small and is square and fits on the bottom of the steering shaft...it almost looks like this....just click on the link to see my artistic paint abilities
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...oken40/fte.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...oken40/fte.jpg
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Originally Posted by Broken40
no it's not a steering coupler...it is a peice that is very small and is square and fits on the bottom of the steering shaft...it almost looks like this....just click on the link to see my artistic paint abilities
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/rewsbroken40/fte.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/rewsbroken40/fte.jpg
There's nothing else, because the flange is part of the steering shaft. Turn the wheel, the shaft turns the coupler, which in turn, turns the steering gear input shaft. What else is there? Nothing.
Whoa!
WARN HUBS?
This is a 4WD !!
You made no mention of this.
I have a 1973 F100 with manual steering.
No wonder my hair is turning gray! Didn't you see where I posted the steering coupler part number and stated 2WD??
A 4WD uses an entirely different steering set up.
btw = It's Friday the 13th...
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Sorry my bad i just added that to my signature, i should have included that originally huh...sorry...but yeah it is a manual steering, manual tranny, manual everything, even brakes...4 drums and the whole ball of wax...but that's a different story....that peice that i need is very vital to the steering stability.
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hey mil1ion can you post a picture of this from your collection of peices thank you...
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He's talking about the lower/front steering shaft u-joint - the one that connects to the steering box.
I remember it oh-so-well...
It's not a "u-joint" per se, but close enough of a description.
I remember it oh-so-well...
It's not a "u-joint" per se, but close enough of a description.
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C6TZ-3C668-A Steering Column Shaft U-Joint Bearing (uses 2 per vehicle)
Fits: 1966 F100 4X4; 1967/77 F100/150/250 4X4.
Part is obsolete.
FTE sponsor Green Sales doesn't have any, but you might contact them anyway, because they are on a national obsolete parts network.
Green Sales, Cincinnati, Ohio = 800-543-4959. Maybe they can find them for you. Call them....give them the part number.
Dennis, thank you for posting the illustration.
Fits: 1966 F100 4X4; 1967/77 F100/150/250 4X4.
Part is obsolete.
FTE sponsor Green Sales doesn't have any, but you might contact them anyway, because they are on a national obsolete parts network.
Green Sales, Cincinnati, Ohio = 800-543-4959. Maybe they can find them for you. Call them....give them the part number.
Dennis, thank you for posting the illustration.
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