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Topic: Steering Box Removal
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 237
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-07-2005 07:11 AM
 
It is not a Mustang but uses the same steering box. 64 Falcon How do you remove the steering box from the column?. I can't find any clips or bolts to loosen. Driving me nuts.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-07-2005 09:23 AM
If its the same as a mustang, the steering box and the shaft that goes up thru the column is a one-piece unit, they don't come apart.
The column is just a sheet metal tube that covers the shaft, and the column should have a support ring at the firewall and a support strap under the dash. Take off the steering wheel and undo those supports and the column should slide straight up and off. The steering box would drop out the bottom of the car along with the long steering shaft.
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 237
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-07-2005 10:17 AM
Thanks for the help. that makes sense now. I am installing a rack an pinion with a Mustang II front end. I guess I can just cut off the shaft and reuse it for the rack.Does that sound correct?
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Twirly Bird
Gearhead Posts: 226
From: Central PA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 06-07-2005 10:23 AM
Ditto to Scott's post. You'll need to remove the turn signal lever first as well. If memory serves, the entire turn-signal lever unscrews from the column. I believe there is a flat surface on the lever for a wrench.
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Twirly Bird
Gearhead Posts: 226
From: Central PA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 06-07-2005 10:36 AM
Is safety a concern in this car? If so, have you considered a collapsable steering colume (like flaming rivers) to help in the event of a collision (God forbid). That would solve a couple problems at once & look great, too. I let someone else who knows answer on reusing the existing shaft...
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 237
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-07-2005 12:43 PM
Did not know about the steering rod not being safe. Makes sense to go with a aftermarket unit.Thanks for the Help guys.!!!
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Twirly Bird
Gearhead Posts: 226
From: Central PA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 06-07-2005 12:48 PM
For what it is worth, here is a link to Flaming River's collapsable column:http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=68/category_id=163/home_id=62/mode=prod/prd68.htm They are a little salty... I guess safety comes with a price!
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 06-07-2005 01:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Twirly Bird:
They are a little salty... I guess safety comes with a price!
A steering shaft through the chest ain't cheap!------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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