Crossover steering question

[Tabb]

I've heard that when going with crossover steering your should replace the steering box with the same era 2wd version. Is that really nessesary? whats the advantages or disadvantages?

 

[mrk5]

You have to either replace the entire box or just the sector shaft. No advantage or disadvantage, just the way it has to be done.

 

[Avery4jc]

y?

-Avery

 

[4X4HIGH]

Because the pitman arm needs to be indexed differently and the 4WD pitman arm cannot be indexed differently but the 2WD can.

 

[spoolnaround]

You need the same era box due to different style ps hose connections.

 

[Avery4jc]

ok, I've always heard and just accepted this but never knew why...

Thanks!

-A

 

[southernspeed]

If your box is in good condition (little play and no leaks) just change the sector shaft. Easy job.