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BBB Industries N501-0121 Steering Gear
| Brand | BBB Industries N501-0121 |
|---|---|
| Output Shaft Diameter | 1.25 |
| Output Shaft Diameter | 31.75 |
| Input Shaft Diameter | 0.72 |
| Input Shaft Diameter | 20.32 |
| Inlet Size | 11/16x18 |
| Input Shaft Spline Count | 32 |
| Installation Kit Included | Yes |
| Manual or Power | Electric |
| New or Remanufactured | New |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 3 |
| Outlet Size | 5/8x18 |
| Output Shaft Spline Count | 32 |
| Pressure Port Thread Size | M18x1.50 |
| Return Port Thread Size | M16x1.50 |
| Turns Lock To Lock | 3 |
| Product line | New Steering Gear |
| Fits | Ford · 6 vehicles |
New steering gear. Freshly built for dependable steering response and precise control.
Electric assist. Uses electric operation for smooth, efficient steering feel.
Installation kit included. Comes with the hardware needed for a cleaner install.
BBB Industries New Steering Gear for Ford Bronco
BBB Industries N501-0121 is a new electric steering gear built for 1972-1977 Ford Bronco models equipped with power steering. It is specified with a 32-spline input shaft, 32-spline output shaft, and a 3-turn lock-to-lock ratio for direct steering system service.
Key Features
- Brand: BBB Industries New Steering Gear
- Part number: N501-0121
- Fits 1972-1977 Ford Bronco, power steering applications
- Electric steering gear design
- New, not remanufactured
- 32-spline input shaft and 32-spline output shaft
- Input shaft diameter: 0.72 in. / 20.32 mm
- Output shaft diameter: 1.25 in. / 31.75 mm
- 3 turns lock to lock
- 3 mounting holes
- Installation kit included
- Pressure port thread size: M18x1.50
- Return port thread size: M16x1.50
Product Details
BBB Industries N501-0121 is part of the New Steering Gear line, a product line focused on new steering components for service replacement. This steering gear is built for Ford Bronco fitments from 1972 through 1977 and is listed for vehicles with power steering. The unit’s port sizes, spline counts, and shaft diameters provide the key dimensional details needed when matching a replacement steering gear to the original system.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Problems This Part Can Address
- Excessive steering play or looseness
- Binding or rough steering effort
- Fluid leakage at steering gear connections
- Incorrect steering ratio after a failed gear replacement
- Wear-related steering response issues in a Ford Bronco power steering system
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the original shaft diameters, spline counts, inlet and outlet thread sizes, and mounting-hole layout before installation. Confirm that the vehicle is a 1972-1977 Ford Bronco with power steering, and compare the existing steering gear to the specifications listed for N501-0121. Proper alignment and system bleeding after installation are important for steering feel and performance.
Quality Assurance
BBB Industries New Steering Gear components are cataloged as new replacement parts for steering service work. N501-0121 is a new steering gear assembly with application-specific dimensions and fitment data provided for 1972-1977 Ford Bronco power steering vehicles.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
| 1976 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
| 1975 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
| 1974 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
| 1973 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
| 1972 | Ford | Bronco | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; New Steering Gear |
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