POWER STEERING

The box that you use will depend on what size tires you are running or plan to run in the future. Sure you can get away with running a stock box with 37" for a while but it won't be long and it will start to leak or the shaft will start to twist.

The STOCK BOX  was only an option for the 73-77 Bronco but is found on many 66-77 Broncos, and was designed to turn 28" tires. Today there are not many stock boxes available, their were not many available to began with because there were an option in the last few years of the Bronco. We wouldn't recommend using this box for tires bigger than 33". This box is a direct bolt in.

The INTERNATIONAL SCOUT BOX   is found on many Scouts, and was designed to turn 28" tires. It looks like the Bronco box but the bolt pattern is backwards 2 bolts in the front and one in the rear. This box can't be bolted on as is it will need to be converted to steer the correct way. This box will bolt to the frame on the out side and you will need to drill 3 new holes and use a smaller u-joint.

The DELPHI BOX This box is found on Nissan's and Toyota's is new and has 4 mounting bolts but is designed for small tires. The mounting ears have a tendency to break off when stressed, the fittings are metric and it requires a different pitman arm. We wouldn't recommend using this box for tires bigger than 33". This box will bolt to the frame with 3 out of the 4 holes but requires other modifications.

The F100 4x2 BOX  this box is found on 73-83 trucks and strong enough for big tires but too long to mount correctly to the frame, under frame brackets are available but puts extra stress on your frame and because the box is longer it will inner fear with the tie rods, when they are over the knuckles and for the price you buy the box and under frame brackets you could just buy the better box. You will also have to smash the driver side of the radiator because the box fits on the inside of the frame. You can use a stock pitman arm. We wouldn't recommend using this box at all. This box will not bolt to the frame without lots of work.

The F150 4x4 BOX this box is found on 75-79 F150 and 78-79 big Bronco and is strong enough for big tires and fits on the frame but was designed for a forward facing pitman arm, when installed in an Early Bronco and you turn the steering wheel left the tires go right. You can use a stock pitman arm. You can't use this box without converting. This box uses the stock front mounting hole, because the box has a  wider and stronger mounting surface the two rear holes need to be re-drilled.

The F150 4X4X2 CONVERSION BOX  this box is strong enough for big tires and fits on the frame and because it has a 4X2 gear inside the 4X4 box it turns the correct way You can use a stock pitman arm. We run this Box on All of our Broncos and on our Baja Race Bronco and have never had a problem with one. This box came on hundreds of thousands of F150 4X4's and big Broncos so their are more parts available for them. If you have both boxes Here is how to convert them. We would recommend using this box for tires smaller than 38" This box uses the stock front mounting hole, because the box has a  wider and stronger mounting surface the two rear holes need to be re-drilled.

 Sometimes our 30+ year old Broncos can develop cracks in the frame where the power steering gear bolts on. Its not hard to imagine the stresses this part of the frame is constantly being cycled through. Adding larger tires and more powerful steering gears can make the problem even worse. This kit adds needed reinforcement to the critical area of the frame where the steering gear attaches. We're making it easy for anyone to strengthen or repair this part of their Bronco's frame with minimal fabrication (although installation will require grinding and welding). The beefy 1/4" thick frame reinforcement plate is drilled for both the stock Bronco and the popular F-150 power steering box. Rosette weld the unused holes for added strength. Also included are three (3) .25" wall bolt tubes, three (3) grade 8 hex head cap bolts and three (3) Nylock nuts. This reinforcement kit is a recommended repair for Broncos that have already developed cracks in the frame, as well as a preventative measure for those that haven't YET.

This is a new steel version of the old stock aluminum Ford bracket but allows you to bolt on a HD Saginaw power steering pump. This will replace the stock bracket and adjuster on a 302/5.0 if you have a 351W you will need an additional adapter bracket to make up for the wider engine.                                                                                     

This power steering bracket is the only bracket you will ever need. We wanted to cover Five major points when we designed this bracket                                          

1st  We wanted it to work on all 289,302, 5.0 or 351W engines without having to add brackets.                              

 2nd  We wanted to make sure it fit all popular power steering pumps including. Saginaw with caned ham or ford van reservoir, mid 70's- 80's plastic reservoir pump and Stock.                                                                                        

3rd  We wanted to be able to use this system for "V" belt and serpentine belt setups.     

4th To be able to bolt on a Sanden A/C compressor without any extra brackets.

5th Making sure it all fits under the hood as low as possible and up out of the way of the steering box.

Options    We are also testing two different add on brackets to bolt up a York compressor and  a separate power steering pump for hydro boost.

Shopping Cart Part Number                    PART             Price  48-14031 MULTI PUMP POWER STEERING BRACKET $99.99

Larger tires and severe off-road conditions can push your Bronco's stock power steering pump to the limit of its performance. Reduced effectiveness or even failure of the power assist in your steering system can occur. This is an excellent upgrade both as a preventative measure and as a replacement for worn out stock units.

Shopping Cart Part Number                    PART             Price  48-11020 POWER STEERING PUMP SAGINAW (LARGER RESERVOIR) $99.99

 These new steel pulleys are for the Saginaw power steering pump(3/4" shaft). There are two options, the most common pulley is the single grove but we also have a 2 grove for different belt setups. These pulleys are the right off set to keep all of the belts in line.

 These pulleys are made of the same material as the factory Ford pulleys. We have two serpentine pulleys one fits the Ford pump and the other fits the HD Saginaw pump they all press on and have 6 grooves for the belt.

Shopping Cart Part Number                    PART             Price  15-00571 MULTI GROOVE POWER STEERING PULLEY (FORD PUMP) $32.99 15-00572 MULTI GROOVE POWER STEERING PULLEY (SAGINAW PUMP) $39.99

We have four different pressure hoses for many popular power steering conversions. All you need to know is what steering box and pump you going to use and we can set you up with the proper hose. We also have replacement stock power steering hoses if you just need to replace a bad one.

Shopping Cart Part Number                    PART             Price  48-30031 4X4X2 BOX TO SAGINAW PUMP PRESSURE HOSE $39.99 48-30021 4X4X2 BOX TO FORD PUMP WITH PLASTIC RESERVOIR  PRESSURE HOSE $24.99 48-30011 STOCK BOX TO STOCK PUMP PRESSURE HOSE $24.99 48-30022 4X4X2  RETURN HOSE $14.99 48-30012 STOCK  RETURN HOSE $14.99

This adapter is for the guy that is using a stock power steering box and wants to upgrade to a HD Saginaw power steering pump without having to change out the hoses. This adapter converts a female to a male

Shopping Cart Part Number                    PART             Price  48-30013 ADAPTOR FOR STOCK BOX TO STOCK PUMP PRESSURE HOSE $12.99

I talked to an engineer from GM that specialized in power steering at a trade show and he said to keep the power steering working correctly  the "magic number" for the temperature is 178* and if it is not add a cooler until you get that temperature. The best way to check is to get the power steering up to operating temperature and use a hand held laser thermometer just take the cap off and get a reading.

Power steering coolers are not always necessary, if you are running stock tires and not doing lots of hard driving than you should be fine but if you start stressing the system i.e. hydro boost, big tires, 4 wheeling, rock crawling, mudding or racing then you want to run a cooler. Running a cooler can have many benefits, it will extend the life of the pump and seals it reduces heat related failure and groaning it also allows you to run a larger power steering fluid capacity.

These 3" diameter heat sink type coolers produce high heat transfer with minimal air flow featuring, External and Internal heat displacing fins, compact size and the ability to cool power steering fluid, transmission fluid, fuel and engine oil, makes these a great and cool looking addition to your Bronco. The kit comes with 11/32 hose and the fittings.

Power steering coolers are not always necessary, if you are running stock tires and not doing lots of hard driving than you should be fine but if you start stressing the system i.e. hydro boost, big tires, 4 wheeling, rock crawling, mudding or racing then you want to run a cooler. Running a cooler can have many benefits, it will extend the life of the pump and seals it reduces heat related failure and groaning it also allows you to run a larger power steering fluid capacity.

These 3" diameter heat sink type coolers produce high heat transfer with minimal air flow featuring, External and Internal heat displacing fins, compact size and the ability to cool power steering fluid, transmission fluid, fuel and engine oil, makes these a great and cool looking addition to your Bronco. You have a few options available 12",15",18", 24" long. The kit comes with 11/32 hose and the fittings.

Power steering coolers are not always necessary, if you are running stock tires and not doing lots of hard driving than you should be fine but if you start stressing the system i.e. hydro boost, big tires, 4 wheeling, rock crawling, mudding or racing then you want to run a cooler. Running a cooler can have many benefits, it will extend the life of the pump and seals it reduces heat related failure and groaning it also allows you to run a larger power steering fluid capacity.

Power steering coolers are not always necessary, if you are running stock tires and not doing lots of hard driving than you should be fine but if you start stressing the system i.e. hydro boost, big tires, 4 wheeling, rock crawling, mudding or racing then you want to run a cooler. Running a cooler can have many benefits, it will extend the life of the pump and seals it reduces heat related failure and groaning it also allows you to run a larger power steering fluid capacity.

Power steering cooler hose is a special hose, you can't use just any cheep hose that fits on the connector. If you use cheep hose after a few months it will start to get soft and spongy causing it to leak or when it is under pressure could cause the hose to blowout.