ckuske Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Hi All, Since I saw Blue Top is going out of business, I purcahsed a steering box the other day. I figured (here comes the layer of the onion) that I should swap our the steering shaft at the same time. So, I bought a Borgeson. They (well, CJ Pony Parts) have a good sale going on right now, here: https://www.cjponyparts.com/borgeson-steering-shaft-telescopic-steel-ford-truck-1980-1991/p/BRG000985/ Ok, enough of that. Here comes the question. My truck currently has 20" wheels with some skinny tires. My plan was to install my stock 15" wheels with 235/75 R15 (stock) tires as my next plan of action - until I bought the Blue Top instead. I wouldn't think so, but changing wheels and tires wouldn't affect the length of the steering shaft that I'll need to cut down, right? I am going to install the shaft now, then later move to the 15" wheels. I would think only lifting or lowering via a suspension kit would affect it. But, I've never done it before and I don't want to make a $300 mistake based on a faulty assumption! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Correct, the steering box is fixed to the frame so unless you do a body lift the distance from the frame to the opening in the firewall will be the same regardless of wheel size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckuske Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Correct, the steering box is fixed to the frame so unless you do a body lift the distance from the frame to the opening in the firewall will be the same regardless of wheel size. It was pretty sure that was the case, but I don't trust myself to intuitively know and I'd rather double check with others. The whole peer review thing... Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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