Power Steering
GEARHEADS POWER STEERING SECTOR
GEARHEADS POWER STEERING IN A 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD,
USING BORGESON JOINTS
** T-Bird Owners Please Note - When using our Power Steering Sector, you can retain your full steering column to the gearbox, as an option.
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Ford Power Steering
Car Enthusiasts - Have you always wanted modern power steering for your
1949-64 full-size Fords, Mercs, Lincolns, 1955-62 T-Birds and Edsels? We have developed a modern power steering sector.
Benefits and Advantages of Gearheads sector conversion -
Fully integrated power steering sector (gearbox) - based on the Saginaw 605 box.Improved steering ratio from 5 1/2 rounds lock to lock of the factory sector, to 3 1/2 rounds lock to lock on our power steering sector. For factory power steering cars, it is 6 1/2 rounds lock to lock.With our conversion, you can still retain you stock steering radius from left to right.Space between exhaust manifold and sector distance improved by up to 1/2" over stock steering box.No frame modification on majority of applications.Power Steering Sector uses existing frame to sector holes, except for 49-51 Fords and Mercs.Uses original manual steering idler arm and center link, bolts directly to conversion's pitman arm, without modifications, except for 49-51 Fords and Mercs. For the 1949-57 Fords, Mercs and T-Birds, with a hollow steering shaft, Gearheads has the updated horn and signal mechanism available. Call for more information.Very compact, smooth operation.Will accept original steering columns with column shift, by using supplied instructions.Each sector sold is given an extensive packet of installation details, diagrams, photos of factory column installation.Sector purchase includes the steering sector and pitman arm.This sector accepts most power steering pumps but you will then need to gauge your Power Steering Pump Pressure.Gearheads offers Power Steering Pumps and Brackets, with correct pressure to accompany our Power Steering Sector Conversion.Our sector uses needle bearings rather than bronze bushings to pilot the pitman shaft. This gives longer life and more durability to the unit. Our sector also uses an additional pitman shaft seal.No adapters or frame brackets are needed to mount the steering sector.This item sells for $835.00, plus shipping.Power Steering Extras
Rag Joint Coupler, with a 3/4" Double D end. We recommend the use of the Rag Joint Coupler, to couple the gearbox. Helps reduce vibration. This item sells for $35.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Column Tube Bearing, to pilot the steering shaft. This item sells for $15.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Power Steering Pressure Reduction Valve. This unit is important for the proper control of power steering pump pressure. This item sells for $130.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Power Steering hose kits with reusable ends, for those not using a Power Steering Pressure Reduction Valve. Our hose kits work beautifully with our power steering. This item sells for $165.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Power Steering hose kits with reusable ends, for use with the Power Steering Pressure Reduction Valve. This item sells for $195.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Solid Steering Shaft, for customers with 57 and older Fords and Mercs. This item sells for $60.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Horn and Signal Update, for 57 and older Fords. This allows you to retain your horn in the original location and uses the original signal lever and mounting screws. This item sells for $145.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.1949-58 3-speed automatic column. This has the same design as your stock 2-speed automatic column. This item sells for $155.00, plus shipping.ATTENTION 1949-1951 FORD AND MERCURY OWNERS:
**For your 1949-1951 Ford, if you want to install the Gearheads Power Steering System, you will need the following, in addition to the Power Steering Sector Kit:
- Gearheads Drag Link Assembly, which includes: adjustable drag link, heavy duty idler arm and idler arm bracket, inner and outer tie rod ends and adjustment sleeves.
- Our Pitman Arm does not work with your stock drag link assembly so you will need to purchase the above and discard your stock drag link assembly to make our power steering system work.
- Our Drag Link Assembly will work with stock spindles and most dropped spindles.
- If you are using a Fatman updated center link, you do not need our Drag Link Assembly, as described above.
- Drag Link Assembly sells for $450.00, plus shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
To mount the Gearheads Power Steering Sector to your 1949-1951 Ford, you will need to drill three new mounting holes. You will also need to drill two holes to mount the idler arm bracket.
**For your 1949-1951 Mercury, if you want to install the Gearheads Power Steering System, you will need the following, in addition to the Power Steering Sector Kit, unless you have a Jamco or Fatman Fabrications drag link update:
- Drag Link to Pitman Arm Update.
- This item sells for $130.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
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Column Tube Clamp to fit Stock Column
with Gearheads Power Steering Conversion
Low-profile design to anchor Column Tube to Firewall.Once mounted, clamp is flush with the Firewall and is easily concealed by carpeting.Column Clamp is available for 2", 2 1/2" or 3" diameter columns.This unit sells for $60.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.Chevy Power Steering
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Improved modern power steering for 1955-1957 Chevys.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Needle Bearings and no Bushings. This improves the performance and longevity of your steering box.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Seals. This adds extra sealing protection against leakage.We feel ours is the best on the market! Call for further information.Benefits and advantages of Ford Power Steering, listed above, are also applicable to this unit.Call for further information.This item sells for $835.00, plus shipping.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
1949-1956 Buick Power Steering
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Needle Bearings and no Bushings. This improves the performance and longevity of your steering box.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Seals. This adds extra sealing protection against leakage. Benefits and advantages of Ford Power Steering, listed above, are also applicable to this unit.Call for further information.This item sells for $835.00, plus shipping.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
1957 Buick Power Steering
Uses all of the original mounting holes and mounting bolts with the original mounted geometry of the stock gearbox.No frame modifications needed.Comes with a custom pitman arm, custom center link and center link to pitman arm adapter.16:1 steering ratio in the gearbox.3 1/2 rounds lock to lock in the Gearheads gearbox, vs. 6 1/2 rounds lock to lock in the stock gearbox.Gearheads gearbox is half the weight of the original gearbox and smaller in size.Provides for extra engine clearance over the original gearbox.You will need to use the Gearheads Idler Arm & Idler Arm Bracket with this conversion.Also available: modern center link; idler arm & idler arm bracket update; adjustable pitman arm; drag link to pitman update. These are improved pieces to eliminate the original, inferior pieces.This item sells for $835.00, plus shipping. GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
1949-1956 Lincoln Power Steering
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Needle Bearings and no Bushings. This improves the performance and longevity of your steering box.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE - Uses 2 Shaft Seals. This adds extra sealing protection against leakage. Benefits and advantages of Ford Power Steering, listed above, are also applicable to this unit.Call for further information.This item sells for $835.00, plus shipping.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
Integral Power Steering Gearbox Mounting Kit
for 1948-1952 Ford F100 or F250 Pickups
Convert your manual steering to integral power steering.Easy to install, with no welding required.The pitman arm is in the same location as your original pitman arm.This kit uses all of your original steering linkage.Works with your original straight axle front ends.Works well with Gearheads power steering pump, brackets and pulley combinations.Kit includes: pitman arm, mounting bracket and mounting hardware.When available, we can also supply the power steering gearbox.Also available: steering coupler; hose kit, with reusable ends; column clamp, to anchor the steering column to the firewall; and column tube bearing.This item sells for $250.00, plus shipping.Integral Power Steering Gearbox Mounting Kit
for 1953-1956 Ford F100 or F250 Pickups
Convert your manual steering to integral power steering.Easy to install, with no welding required.The pitman arm is in the same location as your original pitman arm.This kit uses all of your original steering linkage.Works with your original straight axle front ends.Works well with Gearheads power steering pump, brackets and pulley combinations.Kit includes: pitman arm, mounting bracket and mounting hardware.When available, we can also supply the power steering gearbox.Also available: steering coupler; hose kit, with reusable ends; column clamp, to anchor the steering column to the firewall; and column tube bearing.This item sells for $250.00, plus shipping.Integral Power Steering Gearbox Mounting Kit
for 1957-1960 Ford F100 or F250 Pickups
Convert your manual steering to integral power steering.Easy to install, with no welding required.The pitman arm is in the same location as your original pitman arm.This kit uses all of your original steering linkage.Works with your original straight axle front ends.Works well with Gearheads power steering pump, brackets and pulley combinations.Kit includes: pitman arm, mounting bracket and mounting hardware.When available, we can also supply the power steering gearbox.Also available: steering coupler; hose kit, with reusable ends; column clamp, to anchor the steering column to the firewall; and column tube bearing.This item sells for $250.00, plus shipping.Integral Power Steering Gearbox Mounting Kit
for 1961-1964 Ford F100 or F250 PIckups
Convert your manual steering to integral power steering.Easy to install, with no welding required.The pitman arm is in the same location as your original pitman arm.This kit uses all of your original steering linkage.Works with your original straight axle front ends.Works well with Gearheads power steering pump, bracket and pulley combinations.Kit includes: pitman arm, mounting bracket and mounting hardware.When available, we can also supply the power steering gearbox.Also available: steering coupler; hose kit, with reusable ends; column clamp, to anchor the steering column to the firewall; and column tube bearing.This item sells for $250.00, plus shipping.GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
CUSTOM BUILT POWER STEERING GEARBOXES
PER APPLICATION
When possible, Gearheads Cruiser Products will build you a custom integral power steering gearbox for applications not listed above.Call to inquire.