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63 Cj5 Herms Power Steering Conversion W/ Novak Headers

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Scubabugdiver, Oct 19, 2021.

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  1. Oct 26, 2021
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    My fault... remembered it backwards...but I still think most here have gone saggy swap instead of Ford reverse box.
     
    FinoCJ, Oct 26, 2021
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  2. Oct 26, 2021
    Scubabugdiver

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    I gave the Siginaw swap some serious consideration. But I decided to go with the Herm conversion because I didn’t want to deal with making a custom front bumper for my Warn M8000 which I love. Plus I think it just looks a lot cleaner without the power steering gearbox sticking up in front of the grill. Also, I buy into Herms theory about the system being stronger closer to the steering shaft as as opposed to way out front. Something about frame flex. The only downside I’ve encountered so far is with headers. Well, and the hoses. But I think I’ve got that solved. I sold the Novak headers recently and I picked up a pair of AA outside the frame headers. Should make the conversion a whole lot more “Straight” forward. Just my humble opinion…
     
    Scubabugdiver, Oct 26, 2021
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  3. Oct 26, 2021
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Wasn't trying to say one is better than the other...more of a comment on why you might not be getting much feedback on herms set up...we have countless threads on saggy swaps, but very few on herms. Scott (buildflycrash) is one of the few who has done one recently.
     
    FinoCJ, Oct 26, 2021
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  4. Oct 26, 2021
    Scubabugdiver

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    I read his entire write up on his restoration. Very Impressive!
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2021
    Steve's 70-5

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    I made my own hose. Got some 4 or 6 AN hose and fittings, for high pressure, do not remember the size. Put fittings in, cut hose, took fittings off, put on hose, done.
     
    Steve's 70-5, Oct 28, 2021
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  6. Oct 28, 2021
    Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

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    I had a hose for my hydraulic clutch made by some guys in CA. Did everything over the phone. Summit gave me the name. I don’t remember the name of the company, but just did a internet search and this name sounds familiar. Try Orme Brothers.
     
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    Steve's 70-5, Oct 28, 2021
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  7. Oct 28, 2021
    Buildflycrash

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    Dont worry, I'm not done....

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    Buildflycrash, Oct 28, 2021
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  8. Oct 29, 2021
    Norcal69

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    Nothing like the sound of virgin sheet metal crunching on the rubicon. :D
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2021
    Tom_Hartz

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    I used Orme Brothers in Northridge California for some early Bronco brake lines. Great people and Service.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Oct 29, 2021
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