Update Power Steering?
Has anyone updated the power steering in their truck? I don't like the old over assisted vague feeling power steering and am wanting something that feels more like the steering in my 03 F150 SC. Is there a simple way of doing this?
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I have not driven a 78-79, I assume you're saying they're closer to the late model 'feel'?
Do I just need the pump or will I need the pump and steering box? Will I run into issues getting the later model pump to fit with the earlier brackets (FE engine)? Thanks for the info, btw. |
Originally Posted by Mr Dave73
(Post 6565850)
I have not driven a 78-79, I assume you're saying they're closer to the late model 'feel'?
Do I just need the pump or will I need the pump and steering box? Will I run into issues getting the later model pump to fit with the earlier brackets (FE engine)? Thanks for the info, btw. The 1977 and earlier P/S pump mounting & adjusting brackets and the P/S hoses, will not work with the 1978 and later P/S pump. |
Well my steering works fine--I almost don't need any fingers at all! :) The power assist is just too much compared to what I'm used to anymore.
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Don't complain about Power-assist being "too much", I still have "Armstrong-power-steering", not nearly as much fun to paralell park.....:(
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I also need to rebuild my entire steering system, so I'm going with something a bit heavier duty...
Ford 1500 psi 4 GPM Super Pump GearBox Hydroboost Instructions Hydraulic Winches I was looking for a while and that's one of the higher rated power steering pump. That gear box should be able to handle anything I would throw at it, and that pump would do great to power the hydraulic assist power braking and the hydraulic winch. $800 for the winch (plus the adapter kit), $250 for the pump, $330 for the gear box, couple hundred in other parts, and I would be set. |
Hell, pretty soon with the money you're spending you could have bought half a truck.................lol :)
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Ben's 77 F250
Originally Posted by UTfball68
(Post 6565803)
Get the Power steering equipment for/out of a 78/9.
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