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Manual Saginaw Conversion on 52 M38A1

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by TjWheelin85, Feb 21, 2005.

  1. Feb 21, 2005
    TjWheelin85

    TjWheelin85 New Member

    Reisterstown, MD
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    Hey everyone, part of my continuing Willy's rock crawler build will be to upgrade from the Ross steering box to a Saginaw manual box. I was just wondering if anyone around here has done one and what they thought about how complicated the install was and was the improvement in steering noticable enough to justify the $$$.

    Thanks
    Alex
     
    TjWheelin85, Feb 21, 2005
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  2. Feb 21, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Alex,
    There's plenty of info in the tech section on this common swap if you'll just try a search please.

    BTW, I'd add, it's worth it from what I've read. :D
     
    sparky, Feb 21, 2005
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  3. Feb 22, 2005
    Bill F

    Bill F Finally running

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    The problem with adding saginaw steering is your pto winch. You wont have the room for the box.
     
    Bill F, Feb 22, 2005
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  4. Feb 22, 2005
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    How about a scout II box mounted on top of the framerail?
     
    Project71-5, Feb 22, 2005
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  5. Feb 22, 2005
    jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

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    Was about to suggest the same thing. Ran across something about it on the 4x4 wire it was on a flatfender with a turbo 4 cyl Ford and it also had a pto wench.
    Here you go:
    http://www.jeeptech.com/oliver/Modifications/steering1.htm
     
    jd7, Feb 22, 2005
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