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Old 04-14-2024, 08:14 PM   #1
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Default Anybody use "Ezsteer" P/S conversion from Ebay?

I am looking to replace the worn out steering box on my recently purchased '49 Ford Custom 2 door sedan. I tried to buy the kit that Borgenson sell but they are "Out of Stock" with no idea when they will be shipping them again. I searched again and found a Vendor on Ebay, Ezsteer", that is selling a kit that looks pretty complete and a "Bolt-On" replacement. Anybody here ever heard of or used them????
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Old 04-14-2024, 10:29 PM   #2
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There were some parts no longer available for that unit.' Shoebox' knows about this situation. Newc
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Old 04-15-2024, 12:29 AM   #3
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Checked ebay which one are you looking at? A link would be helpful
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Old 04-15-2024, 07:37 AM   #4
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That box has a terrible reputation. A friend with a model A bought one. It was so bad took it out and rebuilt an original. Lost all his money.

See Here. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...rience.595096/

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Old 04-15-2024, 10:57 AM   #5
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Wow, what a read . I’ve got no interest in a box or a person like that .
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Old 04-15-2024, 11:20 AM   #6
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Jim - Shoebox Central, talk with Chris, they rebuilt my 49,, and there was improvement.
Worm out steering links combined with the worn out box are not fun to drive.
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Old 04-15-2024, 03:19 PM   #7
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Sorry, here is the link... https://www.ebay.com/itm/11566032765...sAAOSwWf9iZJg2

I appreciate everyone's comments about the "bad" MANUAL steering box some guy was selling but the one I am looking at is a COMPLETE Power Steering Replacement Kit

Thanks again for everyone's time!!
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Old 04-15-2024, 03:40 PM   #8
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If that’s the same company I’d steer clear of them. If it’s just some new guy who picked that name out of a hat, boy he chose poorly. I’d still find another route.
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Sorry, here is the link... https://www.ebay.com/itm/11566032765...sAAOSwWf9iZJg2

I appreciate everyone's comments about the "bad" MANUAL steering box some guy was selling but the one I am looking at is a COMPLETE Power Steering Replacement Kit

Thanks again for everyone's time!!
The description says "Will not work with a flathead". If that's what is in it?
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Old 04-16-2024, 08:44 AM   #10
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The ad states small block Ford or Chevy, the reason it won't work with a flathead.

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Old 04-16-2024, 10:44 AM   #11
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Wasn't Easy Steer the brain child of John Kovar the original owner of The V8 Shop along with his wife Jenny? They split the sheets and she hooked up with Barry Lobeck and they ran the V8 Shop until his death. I remember John selling the Easy Steer boxes at the LARS and other shows. I had a friend who tried one in his 34 Ford and after a short time replaced it with a VW box. I think they were a death trap type part? None of his were power steering.

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I am looking to replace the worn out steering box on my recently purchased '49 Ford Custom 2 door sedan. I tried to buy the kit that Borgenson sell but they are "Out of Stock" with no idea when they will be shipping them again. I searched again and found a Vendor on Ebay, Ezsteer", that is selling a kit that looks pretty complete and a "Bolt-On" replacement. Anybody here ever heard of or used them????
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