Front Steering Question

coolhnd9 · 05-28-2007, 07:35 PM

I have a 68 stang and I was considering going to manual steering from power steering and I didnt know the ball joints were different sizes? My car has drum brakes at all fours, but I've picked up some disk brakes from a 68 Gt and the ball joint holes in the spindles are larger than the drum brake spindles.

Can the manual close ratio steering box be used in conjunction with power steering?

What has other people done?

Should I stay with the orignal equip pwr steering or convert to manual?

Also need advice on a master for the brakes.

Thanks,
Matt

68GEETEE · 06-12-2007, 08:25 PM

I guess my question is what makes you want manual steering over power? Are you going to race the car, or is it to drive daily? As far as a disc conversion, you will need a correct power brake booster and a pressure valve to get the system to work correctly. It all depends on how you intend to drive the car as to what mods you should make. There are a ton of websites that can give you a 'how to' to help you achieve your upgrades.

05-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#1
coolhnd9 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Front Steering Question I have a 68 stang and I was considering going to manual steering from power steering and I didnt know the ball joints were different sizes? My car has drum brakes at all fours, but I've picked up some disk brakes from a 68 Gt and the ball joint holes in the spindles are larger than the drum brake spindles. Can the manual close ratio steering box be used in conjunction with power steering? What has other people done? Should I stay with the orignal equip pwr steering or convert to manual? Also need advice on a master for the brakes. Thanks, Matt __________________ 68 Fastback "J" code

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06-12-2007, 08:25 PM	#2
68GEETEE Mama Mia Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south of brooklyn Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0)	I guess my question is what makes you want manual steering over power? Are you going to race the car, or is it to drive daily? As far as a disc conversion, you will need a correct power brake booster and a pressure valve to get the system to work correctly. It all depends on how you intend to drive the car as to what mods you should make. There are a ton of websites that can give you a 'how to' to help you achieve your upgrades.