08-10 superduty steering gear on TTB Ranger

[holyford86]

I have recently acquired a 08-10 superduty steering gearbox in usable condition. I've read conflicting information on whether it would help with steering effort, as the factory box doesn't seem to provide the reduction in effort I'd like. It seems that the 11+ box is kind of the way to go but requires some extensive frame modification to work on a ranger, which ideally, I'd like to avoid.

I guess what I'm asking is, would this be worth swapping in? And is there a way to get this to work with the factory linkage? Currently running a 33 inch tire and a drop pitman arm on a D35, with a low mile 4x2 ranger factory steering gear and a Cardone saginaw pump. I would also like to avoid using an assist ram if I can get at least some of the way to that level of assist without one. Lines aren't an issue, I'll run adaptors to AN and get a hydraulic hose made locally if necessary.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I’m following along with this… lol

 

[bobbywalter]

not really a huge difference with big tires...definitely better with 33s.


the sd and e series boxes are pretty good.

seen them in full size and buggy applications but not alot in rangers. more modded e than sd. i use the gm 2wd and e and over rail early ford....but the early fords are getting pricey....and stupid doodies are like rabbits....might be something worth looking at when i rework my rig.

give it a whirl