The old Aussie F100 Power Steering Question
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The old Aussie F100 Power Steering Question
Hello All,
I know this has been asked a few times but I'm just trying to see if any new members (or old) has actually converted an 2WD F100 (ideally '73-'79) to power steering (or knows someone who has and would be willing to offer some advice). I've heard a few stories about using Nissan boxes and conversions for 4WDs but there seems to be little definitive information about what is required to do the 2WD swap.
I can get hold of a kit in NSW which has all the parts required but I'm looking at AU$2500 and then I've got to fit the thing on top of that, I was thinking I could just go and buy an old Fairlane for that much money and use the parts from that (with a few modifications I presume )?
Many Thanks,
Toothman
I know this has been asked a few times but I'm just trying to see if any new members (or old) has actually converted an 2WD F100 (ideally '73-'79) to power steering (or knows someone who has and would be willing to offer some advice). I've heard a few stories about using Nissan boxes and conversions for 4WDs but there seems to be little definitive information about what is required to do the 2WD swap.
I can get hold of a kit in NSW which has all the parts required but I'm looking at AU$2500 and then I've got to fit the thing on top of that, I was thinking I could just go and buy an old Fairlane for that much money and use the parts from that (with a few modifications I presume )?
Many Thanks,
Toothman
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Hi Toothman,
It can be done but costs lots of drinking money, the pump set up as you thought can come from just about any similar engine (for brackets etc, custom lines will need to be made, the Box is out of a Nissan 260C (the long nose one not the short one) original column shortened a little Crush tubes for the box mounting and you are almost there, and of course to keep it legal cause you have modified steering you will need an engineers report and certification.
All of that said I would not go back to not having P/steer now LOL it is fantastic!
Cheers
Matt
It can be done but costs lots of drinking money, the pump set up as you thought can come from just about any similar engine (for brackets etc, custom lines will need to be made, the Box is out of a Nissan 260C (the long nose one not the short one) original column shortened a little Crush tubes for the box mounting and you are almost there, and of course to keep it legal cause you have modified steering you will need an engineers report and certification.
All of that said I would not go back to not having P/steer now LOL it is fantastic!
Cheers
Matt
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G day Toothman
About 12 years ago I did a right hand conversion on a 76 F250 crew cab and used a 260 or 280 C Nissan sedan power steering box. I used a XE steering column and there was at the time a auto electrical shop in the west end in Brisbane (I cant remember the name)that used to sell pitman arms to suit F series with the nissan spline. It worked fine the only improvement would be the pitman arm could have been a bit longer as it didn't allow the steering to quite reach the steering stops. I made steering hoses to let me use the pump that was on the 460. I fabricated all the mounts etc and at the time I think parts only cost me about $ 450 in total (oh for the good old days)
About 12 years ago I did a right hand conversion on a 76 F250 crew cab and used a 260 or 280 C Nissan sedan power steering box. I used a XE steering column and there was at the time a auto electrical shop in the west end in Brisbane (I cant remember the name)that used to sell pitman arms to suit F series with the nissan spline. It worked fine the only improvement would be the pitman arm could have been a bit longer as it didn't allow the steering to quite reach the steering stops. I made steering hoses to let me use the pump that was on the 460. I fabricated all the mounts etc and at the time I think parts only cost me about $ 450 in total (oh for the good old days)
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Hey Toothman, Great Question! I know this thread is from years ago, I just wondered what you ended up doing.... I am after exactly the same thing and am also wondering if we could use an old Fairlane/Falcon steering box -or one from an earlier bronco even. I have also heard the same stories about a Nissan box working.... Someone please HELP ! Any NEWER suggestions since 2008/9 would be greatly appreciated. My trucks steering is SO heavy !
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