What parts do I need to convert from power streering to manual

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  1. 75Mav91Stang

    75Mav91Stang Member

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    It doesn't seem the headers I got will fit without taking out the power steering. Whats the easiest way to convert it to manual steer?

    Unless someone has a trick to make my headers work. (6901's)
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Header fitment requires a power steering drop bracket.You can get it from Autokrafters or I believe Summit/jegs has them.The change over isnt hard either if you really want to go to manual steering,but it isnt necessary for header fitment,just get the drop bracket.
     
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    mine didn't fit with manual steering, hit the pitman arm
     
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    All you need is a manual drag link and pitman arm. Both are available from Autozone.com. Both are mfg by "Rare parts" The drag link is P/N 25881 ($122) and the pitman arm is P/N 20130 ($91). Remove all the P/S stuff , remove the P/S pitman arm and bolt the new stuff in place.
     
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    All you need is THIS...http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=40493

    Just popped up a few minutes ago. That is EXACTLY what I bought. Worked great, and got rid of all those leaky hoses...

    It is pick-up only, but as close as you are, it might be worth the drive.
     
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