Steering box replacement

[jgreg53]

Could someone tell me if there is a different box that will work on my 48 plymouth? I have seen mention of Vega boxes.

[Sniper]

Depends on your fab skills. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Los_Control]

I wonder how much alike the steering boxes are between the cars and trucks?

I only know for the trucks, a 1948-52 Ford F1 steering box worm gear will interchange with the Dodge truck steering worm gear.

 

What I mean is they are both made by the same company .... is it Saganaw? .... The boxes will not physically interchange, but the guts inside are made from the same manufacturer.

You would again need fab skills to cut the arm off and weld it in place on your steering arm, I'm thinking you should be able to get the rest of the parts needed to rebuild your existing box. ...... Just a idea to ponder, I have no clue if the truck & car boxes are even remotely similar ..... Maybe someone else here does?

 

I only suggest this as it is what I will probably do if needed ..... I saw in your other thread that you have had yours apart and I think you could rebuild yours if you have the parts. ....... Does this gear look like yours? Again just thinking of another idea to fix your issue.

 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&_nkw=1951+ford++steering+box+worm+gear&_sacat=0

[jgreg53]

That does look like my worm gear. I'm wondering if I just changed the worm.

Edited October 31, 2023 by jgreg53