Power steering box

I need a new power steering box for my '73. I've heard that instead of installing the really expensive factory model, you can install a better and newer model from a Ford pick-up. Any truth to this? If so, does anyone have a link for installation? My guess is that it won't bolt right up. Thanks!

It’s a great upgrade from a stock PS box, probably the strongest conversion without too much modifications. It doesn’t just bolt up, but it’s close. Search 4x4x2 steering box.
Here’s a link with a bunch of info on what’s involved.

http://www.wcb4x4.com/tech/diyrockcrawler.shtml

Mark

Definitely not a bolt in. Hole pattern is different requiring either new holes in the frame or an adapter plate. If using the adapter plate, it then requires slight modification to the steering linkage or pitman arm. U-joint at the steering box is different than the OEM box and due to the larger size of the 4x4x2, the steering shaft will likely need to be shortened as well.

It's probably the most popular PS swap these days. I've sold between 40 and 50 of the boxes in the last eight years. If you're interested in one, shoot me a message.

Thanks for the info! The links on the bronco website wouldn’t work so I left a message and waiting to hear back. Mines not a wheeler but the stock style is pretty pricey.