Steering Reduction Setup on 520-H

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

Does anyone  know if you can install the Gear Reduction Steering setup on a 520-H without a swept axle? From appearances, it looks like it should.

Edited November 26, 2014 by shallowwatersailor

[bmsgaffer 2,046]

I think you'll have to make your own shorter tie rods but I think it should work.

 

There may be a little funky geometry with the triangle piece that the tie rods connect to since it is bent and drilled for the swept axle, but not sure till ya try.

[Wishin4a416 2,191]

I don't see why it wouldn't work with some mods. I used the lower steering arm and the tie rods from a 520 on my 160 with little trouble. I just shortened the rods.

And taper drilled the front spindle to accept the tapered tie rod.

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I have the components, less the front axle assembly, and was thinking about putting it on my 1989 520-H. That way I can use my 42" plow without the tires hanging out, and needing the plow frame extension to fit it.

[MalMac 1,331]

You will probably have to grind some off of your rocker shaft lift. It will interfere with the bevel gear. On the 91's and newer 520's they were shorten a tad bit to accommodate the steering reduction. I put steering reduction on a 90 520 and a 89 414 and had to grind both of them.