Herm’s Ford Steering Conversion

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   Has anyone installed the Ford steering conversion from Herm into a stock CJ2A?  If so, were any unforeseen problems encountered?  Any input, suggestions, tips, tricks etc will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks

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rocahaja Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 15 Dec. 2008 Location: Magnet Cove, AR Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote rocahaja Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Herm’s Ford Steering Conversion Posted: 10 May 2019 at 3:05pm
	Has anyone installed the Ford steering conversion from Herm into a stock CJ2A? If so, were any unforeseen problems encountered? Any input, suggestions, tips, tricks etc will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

jpet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 5 Joined: 30 Apr. 2008 Location: Ramsey, IL Status: Offline Points: 11173	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2019 at 3:54pm
	If you are talking about the ford bronco reverse rotation steering box, I have used it. The arm was the only thing I was able to use. The bracketry was too weak for my application. out of necessity on the trail, the bracket is now welded to the frame so if I ever have to change out my steering box, I will need a grinder. I think, you would be better served to make your own.
	CJ2A #29110 "General Willys" MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't"

jeepsterjim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 13 July 2011 Location: lincoln, ca Status: Offline Points: 1283	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeepsterjim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2019 at 5:57pm
	I looked into Herm's conversion and decided to go to the front mount Saginaw manual steering conversion. Advanced Adapter has a kit for both manual and P/S Sag. Expensive but guys say it works well. URL below shows how I am doing the conversion. Still have a lot to do yet. https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/my-47-cj2a_topic44399.html
	Jim CJ-2A - 81299

rocahaja Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 15 Dec. 2008 Location: Magnet Cove, AR Status: Offline Points: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote rocahaja Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2019 at 5:11pm
	Thanks for the info. Actually, I asked too late as I already had the parts on order! I’ll see how it all works out. Thanks again. Ron

catfish33 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Mar. 2016 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote catfish33 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jan. 2022 at 8:08pm
	What all comes in Herms conversion kit? Everything but the steering gear box?

Oldpappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Apr. 2018 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 4910	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oldpappy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jan. 2022 at 9:02pm
	Better follow up with Herm, he sometimes forgets the orders he has in the hopper.
	If you can't get there in a Jeep you don't need to be there!

Boomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 Feb. 2021 Location: Fallon Nv. Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote Boomer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jan. 2022 at 11:51am
	i will be putting in a ford reverse box in the next month or so. Ill post some pics when I get going on it. I just went to local wrecking yard and found a really tight low milage ford ranger for the box also bought a tilt steering colume with flat faced steering wheel and still have to get u joints and one peice tie rods ordered but need to set motor back in frame to make sure all clears.