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fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:59 am
by c110gtr
Hi

I'm planning to do a 60 series power steering swap as I need more room for the extractors for my 351 C
Its currently running a 4x series power steering

now if I use the 60 series steering box do I need to move the battery as there wont be any room?

Also if anyone's got a 60 series steering box & 55 series column or any column that would fit this conversion pls PM

Thank you.

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:44 am
by MILLSY
Hi mate, you can retain the original battery carrier but will need to modify it to suit the box and steering shaft.

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:02 pm
by hj 45
You could use a holesaw on the battery carrier so the intermediate shaft can stick through it, have seen that before.

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:20 pm
by c110gtr
cool thanks

anyone here got pics on how they modified the 7x series column to fit the 60 series conversion?

it would take a long time to get a hold of a 55 column

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:24 pm
by vk7ybi
I made a new battery tray.. Its raised to clear the shaft..

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:42 pm
by TWISTY
I've got a 70 series column already modified to fit a 40 that I will sell. Have been running it in mine the last few years, but recently swapped in a modified standard column.

PM me if interested.

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:45 pm
by KUSTOMV840
I have block hugger extractors on my chev with standard power steer and there is plenty of room. Have you looked at getting a set for your V8?

Re: fj40 - 60 series Power Steering Conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:55 pm
by c110gtr
from memory the 351 clevos are wider than the chevy, theres not much room there at all