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    I hear so many different ways people do power steering conversions on M715's, but what way gives you good performance with highly available parts? I just want a cost effective, easy to get parts, and light to moderate fabrication solution. Any info is greatly appreciated.

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    Use a box from a FSJ - full size Jeep - bolts right up, even the pitman arm works. I used a box from a '79 on my M725 - no problems even with 36's on it.

    However, some guys will tell you that if you're doing heavy off-roading, go to something stronger. I know of one guy using rams, another with hydro-boost.

    The FSJ way is the cheapest route.

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    Don't know if you know this or not but you'll have to tap the PS box to provide hydraulic pressure to the ram assist. I didn't know before I started this portion of the build and found it out the hard way.
    I suggest Redneck Ram kits if you can't source your own parts, they are reasonably priced and have a good rep for reliability.

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    Like Rich posted.

    FSJ Box and pitman arm. Normally you can get a box, pump, pitman arm and old hoses from a junk yard for less than $100 total. Bolt it up, mount the pump and enjoy.

    GM cars had the same box from 1966 or so until the mid '80's. You need a full size car with the box inside the frame mounted in front of the wheels. My pump and box came from a 1966 Impalla. I had to fab up my own pitman arm and combine rag joint parts to make it work. Go FSJ parts. Lots easier.
    Remember if you didn't build it you can't call it yours.

    6.2 powered M715, 5 M1009's, M416, 2 M101's, 2 M105's, 3 M35's, M1007 6.5 turbo Suburban project called Cowdog.

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    Get a good fluid cooler if you plan on wheeling it. I have driven one with 37s and a 350 conversion. The fluid would heat up alot.

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    I bought a '66 Gladiator for an engine conversion and it also had a power steering conversion. When i mounted the box in my 715 i fabbed an extra stud mount wear the previous owner just used a spacer. I'm not sure wear the box originally came from, but it fit. Because the Gladiator had a Dana-44 and ours have a '60,I did have to redrill out the taperd hole in the pitman arm for the bigger '60 tierod end. I also agree with gimpyrobb about the cooler for the fluid. Its on the list of things to do.

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