Need some knowledge

[86bullnose4x4]

I'm still learning so I'm seeking knowledge on the 1983-1986 f250 4x4 steering. How does the factory parts hold up to off-road/overlanding? What are the recommended parts to replace and what brands are recommended? I do plan on keeping my dana50 and I'm already aware redhead has the better steering box option.

 

[hacked89]

What size tires would you like the answer framed for

 

[86bullnose4x4]

What size tires would you like the answer framed for

32" maybe 33"

 

[hacked89]

You’re fine. You already know about the red head. I’d swap to a collapsible shaft and rag joint delete if you end up doing the box. Otherwise 32, 33s it’s not going to feel it.

 

[86bullnose4x4]

Any need for steering stabilizer?

 

[Rdnck84_03]

Any need for steering stabilizer?

My opinion a stabilizer is never a bad idea. Even a completely stock truck can benefit from a stabilizer.

James

 

[86bullnose4x4]

You’re fine. You already know about the red head. I’d swap to a collapsible shaft and rag joint delete if you end up doing the box. Otherwise 32, 33s it’s not going to feel it.

Why a collapsible shaft and rag joint? I ask cause I'm not that experienced yet still learning.

 

[hacked89]

Why a collapsible shaft and rag joint? I ask cause I'm not that experienced yet still learning.

Rag joint delete, will take the some slop out of your original steering

 

[captain720]

Rag joint delete, will take the some slop out of your original steering

Do you have more info on this rag joint delete? Mine is quite bad

 

[hacked89]

Do you have more info on this rag joint delete? Mine is quite bad

Here’s one of mine, Borgesson shaft to redhead

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[Jesus Freak]

Rag joint delete, will take the some slop out of your original steering

Old trucks require slop in the steering. It's an unwritten but completely understood and accepted law of the universe. You haven't lived until a rag joint has come apart and allowed you to be scared to death by having to drive without any control into a ditch........rag joint delete.......pagh!.....

 

[Rdnck84_03]

Dropping a drag link is quite a ride also! Especially when the driver side front brake grabs harder than the passenger side.

James

 

[Reggie f250]

Broken steering is too much living for me!

 

[Brian VT]

I was reading this thread last week and then my truck broke down on Sunday.
The flatbed guy that came to pick me up was having me steer it onto the ramp from a bad angle and I had no power.
I was horsing the wheel with both hands and thinking about this post and my rag joint. Not fun.

 

[86bullnose4x4]

Instead of posting a whole new thread I'm just adding to my existing one. Does anyone know if the stage 3 south bend clutch and flywheel kit on classic diesel design will work with the 6.9 and a 4 speed and a 5 speed later down the road??