{"product_id":"bbb-industries-n501-0111-steering-gear","title":"BBB Industries N501-0111 Steering Gear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNew Steering Gear for Ford Power Steering Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBB Industries New Steering Gear N501-0111 is a new electric steering gear built for select Ford trucks with power steering. It is listed for 1976 Ford F-100, 1976-1979 Ford F-150, and 1976-1979 Ford F-250 applications, including integral gear setups on the F-250.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: BBB Industries New Steering Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: N501-0111\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric steering gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew, not remanufactured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation kit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns lock to lock: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput shaft diameter: 0.72 in \/ 18.29 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput shaft diameter: 1.31 in \/ 33.27 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput shaft spline count: 35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput shaft spline count: 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure port thread size: 1\/2x20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn port thread size: 5\/8x18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BBB Industries New Steering Gear line focuses on replacement steering components built for direct service use. This N501-0111 steering gear follows the listed OE-style dimensions and port sizes, making it a practical choice for restoring steering response on classic Ford F-100, Ford F-150, and Ford F-250 trucks. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Steering Gear Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive steering play or looseness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard steering effort in power steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaking or worn steering gear assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelayed steering response during lane changes or parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or binding from a worn integral steering gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle uses power steering before ordering. Confirm the input and output shaft dimensions, spline counts, mounting pattern, and pressure\/return port thread sizes against the original unit. For 1976-1979 Ford F-250 applications, confirm the vehicle is equipped with an integral gear setup. After installation, inspect the steering linkage, fluid condition, and alignment settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBB Industries supplies this steering gear as a new replacement component for service repair use. The N501-0111 is built to match the listed application details for 1976 Ford F-100, 1976-1979 Ford F-150, and 1976-1979 Ford F-250 power steering systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBB Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227972657333,"sku":"BGRT-N501-0111","price":554.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/VI_N5010111_Fro.jpg?v=1775137531","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bbb-industries-n501-0111-steering-gear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}