Power Steering for 1971 F-250?

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Power Steering for 1971 F-250?

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Please help! I would absolutely love to have power steering on my 1971 F-250 Highboy. What is the best way to convert this machine into power steering? Parts. Models. Where? Oh, and how. Any and all responses highly appreciated.
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Start off by reading this tutorial:

http://www.fordification.com/powersteering4wd.htm
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:yt: is the way I did my 71 Highboy. Works great.
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So Heep,
How is the bump steer w/ the short drag link to left side, I still havn't decided between stock or cross over for mine
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It works just fine. I extended it 8)
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1971 F250 "Highboy". SOLD to "Highboy_Firefighter_71"
2000 Subaru Outback limited.
2000 F250 4X4 PSD SuperDuty Crew.
2010 Polaris 800RMK Dragon 155"
2013 Polaris Pro 800 RMK 163"
1980 Built Toyota "Trail Rig".
My last 1971 "Highboy" pics
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