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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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hi boy power steering kit

i found some old threads were some guys had bought a kit off ebay for pitting integral power steering on their hi boy. does any one know were i can find one of these kits?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Define "kit" ?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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yeah, read it, some place in Phoenix, Az.
even had pics and a link, seems like there was a link
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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here's the website: benchworksteering.com

I did read the story on a forum post, just not here

seems pricey, but info is there for most components for a diy
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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man that thing is 1100 dollars! is there any cheaper
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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details of the parts are there, most could be found in a junk yard, except the mounting bracket
from the info the guy posted, they will sell the bracket and other parts seperately
and I agree, $1100 is high
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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$1100 is really high for that kit. However, a new steering gearbox will run anywhere from $300-450 and that doesn't include the core charge. So, you would need to find a used one for cheap to save some money.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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I put a very similar system on my 1973 High boy. Their system (like mine) uses a 2wd steering box which is significantly longer than the 4wd steering boxes. In my experience it works "okay", which is not to say it works "great".

I've decided to remove that system and use a power steering box from a 1979 F-250 4x4. I bought that on ebay and IIRC it was about $100.00 or so, plus shipping.
 
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The 78/79 F250 4x4 system works fine especially if keeping the stock lift and springs.
 
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