power assist

[mcolussy]

anyone tried power assist and what do you think would be better to just go ahead and put a saginaw on

[fordman]

i hav heard the power assits are junky. plus the hoses ahve to be ran correctly. when they are put back on. a saginaw would be easier i think.

[averagef250]

Power assist is quirky, but works much better than a power box when maintained.

You didn't say what kind of truck you have, but many came with power boxes. If yours never did then power assist may be the thing for you. Power assist is far more upgradable with modern components than an old power box is, but you have to know what your doing.

[mcolussy]

ok thanks the problem is i already got a saginaw but didnt really like the idea of it running underneath the leaf springs and or welding/cutting frame. So there for thought it would be easier to go with the assist. Do you know of any kits or any parts places that would be good resources and also this is more a on the road truck so no really bogging more less cruising and show.

[averagef250]

It would really help if you said what model of truck you have and what saginaw box you have.

[mcolussy]

sry it is a 68 f250 and not sure what type of saginaw just wanted something that would handle 35 or 38 tires also thanks and i read your other post have you completed that power assist you were making

[mcolussy]

4x4 68 f250 small ball front end also if that is needed to be known

[willowbilly3]

I had power assist and it is truley junk. A buddy and I both had new 1974 F250 4x4. Mine had power assist and his didn't. His truck actually steered better than mine and didn't eat power steering pumps. Plus that ram is the lowest thing on the truck and when you whack it out you are screwed. Even when Ford still serviced that part 20 years ago it was $400+