Conversion to PWR Steering from manual

[raleigh_bronco]

I’ve purchased a brand new complete PWR steering kit and have questions about the specifics of converting the manual column to the PWR steering assembly. The new kit has an upper and lower shaft, whereas the 68 manual steering is a single shaft. First I’ll assume the manual shaft is removed by pulling it towards the steering box?
Ok when installing the new pwr steering shaft inside the column is there a complete seals and bearing kit that covers all necessary parts that are needed inside the column? Any other advice is appreciated as well.

thanks

 

[DirtDonk]

Unless it's a full shaft, you do not remove your old one totally. You modify it to interface with the new.
Who's kit is it, or better yet since pictures are best, post up a shot of the shaft or put up a link so we can see what you're dealing with.

If it's what I think it is, we have a nice video that will walk you through the simple process.

Paul

 

[raleigh_bronco]

Unless it's a full shaft, you do not remove your old one totally. You modify it to interface with the new.
Who's kit is it, or better yet since pictures are best, post up a shot of the shaft or put up a link so we can see what you're dealing with.

If it's what I think it is, we have a nice video that will walk you through the simple process.

Paul

It is the Toms Deluxe kit:
https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-power-steering-conversion-kit

 

[thegreatjustino]

First I’ll assume the manual shaft is removed by pulling it towards the steering box?

Yes, but you'll need to loosen the column greatly in order to get the shaft to move far enough to the right to clear the frame rail. Either this or remove the entire column and shaft to pull it out.

 

[raleigh_bronco]

Yes, but you'll need to loosen the column greatly in order to get the shaft to move far enough to the right to clear the frame rail. Either this or remove the entire column and shaft to pull it out.

Recommended seals, bearings?

 

[DirtDonk]

They're probably available through most sources. Here's our page: https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/Bronco_Stock_Column_Parts
If this is a '68 it's probably an easy job, but if you happen to have a swapped-in '74 or '75 column all bets are off. For those I recommend buying ALL THE PARTS FOR ALL YEARS and then returning what you don't use.
Way too many PO'd PO's with '74's that had a mixture of early and late parts from the factory.

Paul

 

[DESERT66]

So I’m thinking of upgrading to power steering. I already have dbl grove pulleys on my BP crate 302. I moved my shifter to the floor. I have upgraded my steering wheel and deleted the three on the tree collar. My steering column is still OEM. It’s one piece all the way to my manual steering box. My question is what kit is the best that’s out there on the 3 big Broncos websites?

 

[Timmy390]

Can't answer your question on best kit but have you considers electric power steering? No pump no pulleys and keep the manual box.

Prius is one of the most popular units to used (there are others too). It small and compact. Just splce it into the existing shaft and 3 wire hook up. Whole setup off eBay is $260 or so. I'm going "junking" for mine. I'm about to add it to my Samurai. Some big O tires being moved with the EPS from my reading. Just haven't seen anyone really mention it here.

Do a Google search on electric power steering conversion.

Tim