Thread: toyota steering box issue, anybody explain reason?

Tweet

hey guys,

first off, I'm not in charge of steering on the hotrod, my uncle is handling it. what I do know is this, we put a stock ford pump on the 429, then got a steering box out of an 85' toyota 4x4. got a pitman arm??? anyways, whatever takes the steering box to the actual steering, with the toyota splines on one end and ford connector on the other. apparently this swap is done often.

anyways, got the truck fired up again yesterday but for some reason that thing will turn on its own till it hits the stop on one side, can't figure out why. anybody know? at this point my uncle is having me look for a replacement, what I'm wondering is what aftermarket unit might go in using the same setup so I don't have to modify the frame any more and make another bracket.

thanks guys.

Red

You've either got some dirt in the valve inside the box, or the valve is stuck. How long was the box open to the elements?

I don't know, any way to get that out?

Is it possible that the Ford pump is generating too much pressure for the Toyota box?

I wondered that myself, is there a way to put a regulator in between them? too late to talk to uncle tonight, will catch him in the morning.

I doubt it will be too much pressure. You could try this....with the engine off, crank the steering wheel towards the direction it goes under power. Not enough to actually move the wheels, just to preload the valve. Then start the engine, or better still, turn the pump by hand. This might clear the valve. If not, you'll have to take it apart.

at this point my uncle is having me look for a replacement

Who is in charge of the steering?

Hey Red check these guys are well versed on toyota/Ford F1 steering conversions! Post your question and you will get some help!
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/71...g-options.html