Also Whitey ever since I click your link of your buddies commercial.... I'm getting pounded with "slofie" commercials... literally never seen that or an ad before I clicked your link and now it's all I'm seeing lol

 

The Silverado had rear steer at one time? All I know about Chevrolet is what they put in there commercials. Back to Ford. Am I seeing this wrong or is the shock tied to the sway bar? Maybe it has to do with it being a truck? Also didn't see anything on low and high speed turning differences?

 

Cross steering? Wow. Even the T Buckets keep the steering inside of the frame or under it. Are you going after originality? No offense meant but for the price of the valve rebuilds you could go for a good used electric R&P steering, not Fords. I understand originality though.

EDIT: What's the distance between the frame rails at the cross member? From what I see you could update to the 03' F250 Super Duty steering without much problem and do away with the ram cylinder and Bendix valve which can only be rebuilt. NPD has the Ram Cylinder for $245 but has an $800 core charge. Jesus! The only issue I can see might be with having to have tie rod sleeves machined with two different threads if needed. Again though, if you are keeping this original this is all nonsense. I'm sorry to say I'm not up on your previous posts on the truck and there's nothing in your profile about it. Consider putting some pictures up at least. I'd love to see your truck.

 

Fordguy, I've got some information for you but before I start writing unnecessary stuff I want to verify which steering gear you have, manual or power? Your diagram doesn't give that up. Apparently these trucks had power steering and power assist steering. The difference was the steering gear.

Edit: Also, which engine do yo have? I'm assuming it's either the 390 or 460?
Edited Edit: In anticipation of possibilities, post some pictures of your steering gear. May not be necessary but will save some time if they are.
Edited Edit Edited:
Manual: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...122905&jsn=456
Power: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...122905&jsn=458

Found this for you:

 

Fordguy,

Rather than another edit, how about some pictures of your knuckles too? That's because of my curiosity to help get a better idea of what's going on in these diagrams.

EDIT: Just came across this while looking for something completely different?? Go figure:

Although most Ford Light-Duty trucks came with an integral-style power steering system, the F-250 4x4 trucks (sometimes known as "Highboys") came with a hydraulically assisted linkage style system. Early models generally had the Garrison-style setup and later trucks used the Bendix-style system.

 

LOL.... oops

 

White, this was posted up in General F150 should it apply:

"I’m wondering if anyone in the Salt Lake area has Forscan and would be willing to program some changes for me. Have cash and can travel. It’s just not something I’m comfortable doing."

 

Yes, I have Forscan.... but I have never used it to program anything. In fact, I think it has limited programming capabilities. Keys is the only thing I can think of right now, lol.

I know a place though in SLC that does it all day. They are very well trusted. Brock and Heath Besner are the owners, and very active in the Mustang community.

https://premierperformanceut.com/

 

Huh? I thought Forscan did everything but drive for you and make the house payment!

 

If it does, I'm not aware of that. You can activate sensors, solenoids, etc. for testing systems (such as EVAP). But as far as programming, I don't think so. I think you actually CAN program things like turning off seat belt chimes.... seems like you can also change the code on the keypad. Ford IDS is much more thorough. You can do PCM's, ABS modules, etc.

I also have Ford IDS, but I haven't played with it much because I drive Ford's and they don't need to be worked on...... or something like that, LOL.