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#38346 11/14/2004 1:49 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 29 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 29 | ive got a big bolt its a 48 1 1/2 ton. i can make a pump work and run the lines but my question is on the steering box what can be used and how can i set it up with my original steering column i can fab up some brackets if someone has an idea of the direction to head in. thanks | | |
#38347 11/14/2004 2:47 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | I don't think it's possible to retro P/S to your original steering box and column. I replaced my column and box to achieve P/steering.
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#38348 11/15/2004 8:09 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 | I can't remember which mag I saw it in, but they did the mod to an AD 1/2 ton and kept the original column (well, most of it). They installed a new box and cut the column just above the old one. The column sleeve was cut again a little higher. A phenolic bushing was used to center the actual steering shaft in the sleeve. A modern u-joint and shaft connected the old shaft to the new box. If you can find a box which will drive your steering, I'm sure some system like this will allow you to keep your original wheel and column.
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#38349 11/15/2004 10:44 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | That article was either in Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks. They do that mod all the time on 1/2 Tons. They usually use a rebuilt steering box from an 80's Toyota Truck and a custom Pitman arm. If you pick up a copy, I think that you will find a supplier that advertises a kit. The steering column is cut as stated but the net result is a purely stock truck inside the cab.
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