I’m about to replace my factory power steering with a Mike Maier ABS steering box in a 69 Mach 1. This set up is more or less the same as the Borgeson box. Rather than buying an adapter to the drag link, I opted to get a new manual steering drag link. The kit comes with a new pitman arm... my question is regarding the idler arm. Can I keep the existing (perfectly working) idler arm (for PS) or will I need to switch out for a MS idler arm. I’ve been reading conflicting things on the Internet (no surprise).
I just recently watched a YouTube clip of MotorTrend’s Roadkill Garage featuring the “Disgustang”. On the show (if I recall correctly) they upgraded their 69 Mach 1 with a Borgeson box, a MS drag link and a PS idler arm. If it’s on TV it must be true right? They make everything look easy!
I know they are different part numbers. My understanding is that the PS idler is designed to help the steering return to center whereas the MS one does not.
Has any one done this?
I just recently watched a YouTube clip of MotorTrend’s Roadkill Garage featuring the “Disgustang”. On the show (if I recall correctly) they upgraded their 69 Mach 1 with a Borgeson box, a MS drag link and a PS idler arm. If it’s on TV it must be true right? They make everything look easy!
I know they are different part numbers. My understanding is that the PS idler is designed to help the steering return to center whereas the MS one does not.
Has any one done this?