Advance Adapters 716805 - Manual (Page 2)

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals
are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.
MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION
JEEP UNIVERSAL
Stock Illustration Stock with long tie rod
Saginaw Steering Installation
The Saginaw steering conversions for these vehicles is a proven advantage simply because they allow you to have better control
of your vehicle both on and off the highway. The problem with stock steering on these vehicles is excessive play or backlash. In
addition to offering a sound positive means of controlling your vehicle, it can be performed at a reasonable cost. Additional advantages
include exhaust clearance, engine positioning, and custom steering columns.
These kits fit Jeep vehicles only.
Before you consider this conversion we recommend that you thoroughly read and understand the complete installation procedure.
Do not take shortcuts on steering installations.
We recommend that these conversions be installed by a qualified technician.
The control of your vehicle depends on your steering performance. Failure of your steering system can result in severe damage
and possible injury.
Most Jeep vehicles had basically the same stock configuration. It is simply a gear box at the base of the steering column which controls
a drag link towards the front of the vehicle. The bellcrank is mounted on the front crossmember or axle and uses a push-pull affect
for steering. Because there are many motions and joints on this system, excessive free play and backlash develops.
The Saginaw steering system requires the elimination of the stock gear box and bellcrank. The new steering box is mounted on
the inside of the left front frame rail, just behind the bumper. Although this sounds simple, there are several things that must be
considered before the installation can be completed. Such things include:
Power or manual steering Steering column type Steering box location
Motor mount clearance on steering shaft Tie rod size & length Winch clearance
On engine conversions that are retaining the original steering box location, you will be locating the engine position as close as
possible to the original steering box. When eliminating the original
steering box, you will be able to offset the new engine 1” towards the
driver’s side in order to allow for additional front driveshaft and starter
motor clearance. In 1971, Jeep changed their steering design to
almost the exact same configuration as the kit that we offer. The
difference between the original Jeep installation and our installation
is mainly in the design of the mounting bracket for the steering box.
Jeep also used a rag joint coupler between the steering box and
steering shaft.
MANUAL BOX SELECTION:
Make sure the box that you select has the same basic configuration as the ones illustrated. Manual boxes can be found in the 1960s
and early 1970 GM cars, or Jeep vehicles 1972 & newer. The manual steering box must have a shaft stickout length of approximately
3” long, and the spline on the shaft approximately 1” long.
The location of the Saginaw steering box will require a spud shaft. This shaft couples and extends
the steering box shaft into the engine compartment. Manual boxes have two spline sizes that mate
to our spud shaft. Our manual steering kits are supplied with a .730” dia. 30 spline spud shaft. If your
steering box has .730” dia. 36 spline,
Part No. 716834-36
can be substituted.
Manual Steering Box