Need advice for sas steering box

[98explorerkid]

I have a 98 ex and im lookin to do a sad this spring, lookin for info on how to set up the steering, im using .25steel plates for support, how should i run the power steering? What will i need to do this conversion

 

[DB_1]

Check out the SAS registry...plenty of 2nd gens in there.

 

[98explorerkid]

None really explain the lines or what modifications were done

 

[j_mazala]

If you have an OHV just run the first gen box with the stock first gen lines. If you have an SOHC you can do what I did and run the first gen box and for the return line you just have to find a barb that will thread into the return port on the box and run some line thats rated for ATF/power steering fluid from that up to the reservois. Add in a cooler if your so inclined. The pressure side gets a little more complicated in that you have to take the stock line coming out of the pump on the SOHC and route it down to the box then cut off the factory end and whatever excess line there may be. Once thats done take the line down to a local hydraulic shop and have them attach a new end on the line to attach to the high pressure port on the box.

Either way use 1/4" plate on both sides of the frame and run some tubes inside to sleeve the bolts so that they dont crush the frame in.

Check my build thread I think I have some pics in there

 

[98explorerkid]

I have the ohv. Also what drive shafts did you use for the manual tcase. I like how you set up the shifter

 

[j_mazala]

Same as the auto case, mine are lengthened though to accomodate for the sas

 

[Parker Whitley]

If you have an OHV just run the first gen box with the stock first gen lines. If you have an SOHC you can do what I did and run the first gen box and for the return line you just have to find a barb that will thread into the return port on the box and run some line thats rated for ATF/power steering fluid from that up to the reservois. Add in a cooler if your so inclined. The pressure side gets a little more complicated in that you have to take the stock line coming out of the pump on the SOHC and route it down to the box then cut off the factory end and whatever excess line there may be. Once thats done take the line down to a local hydraulic shop and have them attach a new end on the line to attach to the high pressure port on the box.

Either way use 1/4" plate on both sides of the frame and run some tubes inside to sleeve the bolts so that they dont crush the frame in.

Check my build thread I think I have some pics in there

Why do you need to get a new steering box?

 

[Spudhut]

Just did and SAS using F150 box - see link below