Power steering in 750 and larger?
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Tuned
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From: Westfield, NY
Power steering in 750 and larger?
The N series I just bought has manual steering. How common is powersteering on the bigger F,N,C,&L trucks? I`d like to put power on this beast. I had a L600 that was nonpower and it was a beast to turn in tight places.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Puyallup, WA
Well I can tell you that the T950 that I recently purchased came standard with power steering so I have to assume the parts are out there to convert yours. The C600 that I also have also has power steering.
So parts should be readily available.
I probably should add that most of the larger truck models also had optional what was called a center point steering axle, these did not have power steering as the steering geometry was designed such that the steering was easier than with the standard steering setup.
David
So parts should be readily available.
I probably should add that most of the larger truck models also had optional what was called a center point steering axle, these did not have power steering as the steering geometry was designed such that the steering was easier than with the standard steering setup.
David
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