Highboy power steering
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ive got a stock 74 highboy that i am probably about to try and stuff 37's under (heard they will fit stock height but if not, i dont mind trimming some). anyway which would be the best setup for me? lookin like most people like the x-over steering. which box and pump should i use? i am planning on letting a local shop do it, just wanted to tell them which way it needs to be done.
Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
I'm definitely going to try a x-over setup on mine when it's time. I already did the upgrade with the integral steering like the 78-79 F250 4x4s have, but still uses the push pull design. When I first started my project there didn't seem to be as much info on the upgrade like there is now about x-over setups (or I didn't search long enough). The push pull design works OK and I don't do any off roading, but I still would like a better design and after reading this topic in many threads, it sounds like it's the only way to go. Also, I'll wait until I ever find a D60 for my front.
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Lake Point, Utah
You can use a 44..not as strong as the 60...but it just depends what you are using it for...Cross over works better if you have at least a small lift (Highboys don't have a lot of room between frame and springs)...you don't want the springs smacking your steering or it could be all kinds of trouble.
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From: Lake Point, Utah
Breedo..You can find em..they aren't super common..but be prepared to pay in the neighborhood of 1000.00 to 1500.00...just for the axle tho
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From: Lewiston, ID
I have searched all over the web, and the FTE forums seem to be the best. I have a 1975 F250 4x4 that has a 4" Skyjacker lift, Dana 60 front & rear and is rolling on 40's.........and manual steering. My winter 2011 project is going to be the infamous power steering swap.
I am leaning towards the Saginaw pump & gear with a cross-over setup like 75F350 has. I understand that the gear is from a 2wd Chevy - does anyone know what year(s) work?
Also, to those who have mounted a Saginaw pump on an FE engine (I have a 390) did you build your own bracket, modify one, or find one for purchase?
I am pretty handy with a welder & steel - fabrication is no problem. Just like working smarter not harder - that's all.
Thanks
Glenn
I am leaning towards the Saginaw pump & gear with a cross-over setup like 75F350 has. I understand that the gear is from a 2wd Chevy - does anyone know what year(s) work?
Also, to those who have mounted a Saginaw pump on an FE engine (I have a 390) did you build your own bracket, modify one, or find one for purchase?
I am pretty handy with a welder & steel - fabrication is no problem. Just like working smarter not harder - that's all.
Thanks
Glenn
Lead Driver
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So basically im getting use a box off a 2wd chev (im assuming 80s solid axle will work?) Steering arm for the passenger side, and build a drag ling either with DOM tubing or cut down a chev tie rod? Truck is a 79 F-350, i have an 89 IDI diesel, will that pump work on the chev box?
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: La Ribera, Baja, Mexico
I could spend a year learning stuff about Highboys on this site, and wouldn't scratch the combined knowledge of the contributors. I am so glad, when I started my project truck, that I stumbled upon this site.. I've owned my truck for 43 years, and have learned more about it in 2 weeks on this site, than in the previous 42.9 years.
Thanks to you all, and especially, to all you Highboy owners.
Russ
Thanks to you all, and especially, to all you Highboy owners.
Russ
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,694
Likes: 45
From: La Ribera, Baja, Mexico
I could spend a year learning stuff about Highboys on this site, and wouldn't scratch the combined knowledge of the contributors. I am so glad, when I started my project truck, that I stumbled upon this site.. I've owned my truck for 43 years, and have learned more about it in 2 weeks on this site, than in the previous 42.9 years.
Thanks to you all, and especially, to all you Highboy owners.
Russ
Thanks to you all, and especially, to all you Highboy owners.
Russ
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Springfield
bringing back an idle thread
I'll be picking up this gem later on in the week. It's from a 79 F350. The gear box and pitman arm are included, I will have to purchase a drag link.
Would it be worth while for me to rebuild the gearbox while it's out of the vehicle?
Attachment 293023
I was looking at RockAuto for "drag link" and pulls up "center link". What exactly is a "center link" vs "drag link"? Are they the same? The two images below are ones I pulled from the site. I prefer moog, but depending on the price, i may just go with Raybestos.
- Raybestos #4351037B
- Raybestos #4401005B
As always, all HELP is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Would it be worth while for me to rebuild the gearbox while it's out of the vehicle?
Attachment 293023
I was looking at RockAuto for "drag link" and pulls up "center link". What exactly is a "center link" vs "drag link"? Are they the same? The two images below are ones I pulled from the site. I prefer moog, but depending on the price, i may just go with Raybestos.
- Raybestos #4351037B - Raybestos #4401005BAs always, all HELP is appreciated. Thanks in advance.