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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805

P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way

Paso Robles, CA 93447 PAGE 1 OF 10

Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 04-25-14

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.

KIT CONSISTS OF:

No. Qty Part No. Description

MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION

JEEP UNIVERSAL

JEEP SAGINAW STEERING INSTRUCTIONS:

Advance Adapters, Inc. has been manufacturing steering conversion parts for installation of the Saginaw steering boxes into Jeep

vehicles for more than twenty years. The parts we furnish are of the highest quality available and we utilize only proven design

components for our kits. Before you consider the conversion, we recommend that you thoroughly read and understand the complete

procedure. Do not take short cuts on steering installations. We recommend that these conversions be installed by a qualified

technician. Do not overlook any details. Remember that the control of your vehicle depends on the steering gear performance.

Failure of your steering system can result in severe damage and possibly injury.

1 . 1 716810 COLUMN BUSHING

2 . 4 716812 CLAMP (Tie Rod)

3 . 1 716814 CLAMP (Spud Shaft)

4 . 1 716816 PITMAN ARM-MANUAL

5 . 1 716823 MOUNTING PLATE

6 . 2 716824 FRAME ENCLOSURE

7 . 1 716826-BLK MOUNTING PLATE

8 . 1 716829 SHORT TIE ROD

9 . 1 716830 LONG TIE ROD

10. 1 716832 GUSSET

11. 1 716834-30B SPUD SHAFT

12. 1 716847 7/8" UNIVERSAL/FLAMING RIVER

13. 1 716841 STEERING-UNIVERSAL JOINT 1"DD X 1"DD

14. 1 716863 STEERING SHAFT-36" COLLAPSIBLE W/O U-JOINT

15. 2 723122 5/16" FLAT WASHERS

16. 1 723703 3/8" NYLOCK NUT

17. 1 723704 WASHER

18. 1 723725 3/8"-16 x 2" BOLT

19. 3 724324 HIGH COLLAR WASHER

20. 3 724347 7/16" x 1-1/2" GRD. 8 / 12 PT. BOLTS

**Kit does not include the Saginaw Steering Box, Steering Hoses or New Tie Rod Ends for Military Replacement.

May of 2013 Advance Adapters started updating its steering spud shafts to a male double D design, the spud shaft in this kit

has been update to the 1" double D. If you have a steering box that requires the

P/N 716834-36, Please advise the Advance

Adapters sales staff that you require the 716834-36 with a 1"DD male end.

P/N 716834-30 - Spud shaft .730” dia. x 30T (manual & power) (male side is 1" double D as of 5/24/13)

P/N 716834-36 - Spud shaft .730” dia. x 36T (manual) (male side is 1" double D as of 5/24/13)

Due to limited supplies of the center socket tie rod end P/N 716819 no longer is supplied in this kit.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 1 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 04-25-14 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL KIT CONSISTS OF: No. Qty Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 2 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL 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.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 3 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL STEERING COLUMNS: The stock steering column is the easiest option when installing the Saginaw steering. If you are planning to use a custom steering column, some fabrication will be necessary for mounting.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 4 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL DOUBLE SET SCREW WITH LOCTITE & SAFETY WIRE MOUNTING PLATE #716823 BUSHING #716810 WELD CLAMP TO MOUNTING PLATE UNIVERSAL YOKE #716847 7/8" JEEP SHAFT NOTE: The stock Jeep column shaft is a 7/8" diameter. This column shaft is also hallow.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 5 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 07-09-13 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL STEERING SHAFT: The control shaft between the end of the column and the steering box spud shaft is defined as the steering shaft. With each kit, we have provided a 3/4” DD X 1"DD shaft that has a length of 36”. The shaft can be shortened to the necessary length for your installation.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 7716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 6 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL FRONT CROSSMEMBER: The early Jeeps used a bell crank mounted on the front crossmember, and this crossmember was originally located in the engine compartment.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 7 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL SAGINAW STEERING BOXES: Power and Manual steering gear boxes are very similar. We have already illustrated what the box should look like. The steering box must be able to mount on the inside frame rail of your vehicle, with the input shaft extending horizontally toward the firewall.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 8 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL CASTER ADJUSTMENT: The purpose of the caster adjustment is to provide steering stability, which will keep the front wheels in a straight ahead position. It also assists in straightening the wheels after making a turn.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 9 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL FRAME RAIL MOUNTING PLATE Part No. 716826 Part No. 716834 FRAME ENCLOSURES Part No. 716824 GUSSET Part No. 716832 MANUAL STEERING BOX Stock Jeep or our Part No. 716821 LONG TIE ROD Part No. 716830 PITMAN ARM Part No. 716816 PITMAN ARM LOCKWASHER & NUT Stock Jeep or our Part No.
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ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805 P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 PAGE 10 OF 10 Page Rev. Date: 07-09-13 MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION JEEP UNIVERSAL Installation Tips We recommend Weldless DD and Double Splined universal joints for the best steering system. Weldless DD universal joint features two set screws for maximum holding power. Position yoke, tighten set screws to mark the shaft.