Ps into 1980 pickup..

[caladin]

What options are good for powersteering in 1980 4wd pickup? 31-33 tires...i'm a 1 bananna mechanic.

Oem boxes 79-83 seem very hard to find. Are they the ones that get swapped into fj40s, or is it the later boxes?

I mini truck ps'd my 76 fj40, figured an oem swap would be just as easy, but no parts... trying to decide now as it's still a way off, so i can gather parts

Thanks

 

[gnob]

The easiest way is stock ps stuff. Look around, its out there.

The best way is to go to crossover/hy-steer using an IFS mini box.
Google is your friend.

 

[pappy]

The best way is to go to crossover/hy-steer using an IFS mini box.
Google is your friend.

I agree with this. Cross-over steering. It will require some welding, drilling. It will be worth it in the long run.

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Crossover steering systems replace the factory push-pull system eliminating about 90% of bump-steer. With High Steer crossover steering, the tie rod is moved up and above the leaf springs. This pla...

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Plus,

Heavy Duty IFS Steering Box Mount Kit | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

Our Heavy Duty IFS box mount kit allows you to install a 1986-1995 IFS-type power steering box to your 1979-1985 live axle frame, and includes a 3/16

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The gear box mounting kit is far superior to what they sold me over a decade ago.

 

[Kris]

Although Cross-over steering will probably be better in the long run, Buying an early PS box would be be easiest/quickest solution. Basically R&R - for the box at least. Same PS pump and Res can be used if you want to do cross over later. Plus the early PS box probably isn't going to lose any value.