Contact Us / Visit Us (click here)
If the Shopping Cart takes too long to respond, you can bypass the shopping cart and go straight to the checkout page by clicking the following link: Checkout.
International Customers Click Here [Updated 1/2024]
Loading Trivia . . .
'https://cdn.cougparts.com/dc/25920/1414687331_c.jpg','https://cdn.cougparts.com/dc/25920/1414687332_m.jpg','https://cdn.cougparts.com/dc/25920/1414686859_y.jpg','https://cdn.cougparts.com/dc/32073/1632422052_d.jpg','https://cdn.cougparts.com/sc/images/1000066-CoreCharge_1.jpg'
  • Steering Gear Box - SMB-F 1-1/8 Inch Sector Shaft - Rebuilt ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang - 32073
  • Steering Gear Box - SMB-F 1-1/8 Inch Sector Shaft - Rebuilt ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang - 32073
  • Steering Gear Box - SMB-F 1-1/8 Inch Sector Shaft - Rebuilt ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang - 32073
  • Steering Gear Box - SMB-F 1-1/8 Inch Sector Shaft - Rebuilt ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang - 32073
  • Steering Gear Box - SMB-F 1-1/8 Inch Sector Shaft - Rebuilt ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang - 32073

Item #: 32073

Login to add this item
to a saved wishlist
Price: $299.88
    Cost: 23991
    Earns: 1200
    Bonus: 0

    Availability

    Out of Stock - Unknown

    Applications

    Description

    Rebuilt steering gear box with 16:1 ratio and 1-1/8 inch sector shaft. The only difference between SMB-F or SMB-K is the tag and inclusion of the Pitman arm. This is a SMB-F tagged steering box.

    To be honest, we will seldom have this steering box in stock. We recommend that you purchase the SMB-K steering box, and exchange your SMB-F steering box tag. Return the core steering box with the SMB-K tag back to WCCC. We are building up our inventory of SMB-K steering boxes, so ask for a date range that is cast into the steering box in the notes.

    These are PREMIUM GRADE rebuilt steering gear boxes for the 67, 68, 69, and 70 Mercury Cougar / Ford Mustang / Shelby. We consider them to be the very best on the market. Most auto parts are being rebuilt in Mexico these days at such a low cost they can afford to pay out on warranty claims multiple times and still show a profit. You will not be calling us with any problems on this box...

    Our boxes are rebuilt here in the USA at a one man shop where this is all he does. Our boxes are done by a true CRAFTSMAN that only rebuilds mid-sixties, Ford steering parts, nothing else. To my knowledge NOBODY else re-welds and profiles the sector shaft nuts, they just clean them up or mix and match with other core boxes and hope they work OK.

    In addition, as the Cougar continues to escalate rapidly in value, original parts with FoMoCo part numbers mean more and more in terms of value to your car.

    If you are trying to identify the proper steering box, the box will have a raised casting number of C7ZR-3550-A. The early (prior to approximately 5-1-1967, 01E date on the data plate) steering boxes (both manual steering and power steering) will all have used a 1 inch sector shaft, this in turn corresponds to a Pitman arm with the 1 inch hole. Later boxes all had a 1-1/8" sector shaft and corresponding pitman arms for manual and power steering.

    The 16:1 ratio SMB-F box was used for production purposes on those Cougars with the Competition Handling Packages. The SMB-K box (same 16:1 ratio - Power Steering) is identical without a pitman arm. We at WCCC believe that the pit-man arms were pre-installed on the steering boxes for use on the assembly line. That is why they have the SMB-F tag number. For those with manual steering and contemplating going to the faster steering box, 4-5/8 turns lock to lock to quicker 3-3/4 turns lock to lock. Understand that there will be more effort involved in turning the steering wheel.

    We require a good, rebuildable core with 1-1/8 inch sector shaft to receive the refundable $225 core charge. 1 inch sector shaft cores are not acceptable. Please remove your pit-man arm before sending your box to us. We recommend using a USPS Priority Flat Rate box as shipping to us will be under $20 from all 50 states. When returning a core please include a copy of your invoice. Keep in mind if you are returning your core to us after 30 days has passed you will get your refund in the form of an in-store credit.


    Having issues with wobbly or loose steering? Check out our video on sloppy steering below.



    Specifications:
    Shipping Weight: 20.00 LBS
    (weight shown may be the dimensional weight)

    This item must ship via

    Send Core Returns with a copy of your receipt to:

    W.C.C.C.
    Core Return for (Your Order Number)
    5377 Waconda Rd NE
    Salem, OR 97305

    We recommend using a USPS Priority Flat Rate box as shipping to us will be under $20 from all 50 states.

    We require a good, rebuildable core to receive the refundable $225 core charge back. Please remove your pit-man arm before sending your box to us. We recommend using a USPS Priority Flat Rate box as shipping to us will be under $20 from all 50 states. When returning a core please include a copy of your invoice. Keep in mind if you are returning your core to us after 30 days has passed you will get your refund in the form of an in-store credit.

    No Reviews Found, be the first to review this product.
    Number of questions: 0
    Please login to ask a question.

    Why am I being warned about potential exposure to chemicals in motor vehicle parts?


    • Some chemicals in motor vehicle parts are on the Proposition 65 list because they can cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
    • When purchasing USED or NOS items, we do not know if listed chemicals are present in these products.
    • This product is known to contain the following listed chemicals:
    WCCC hooked me up with an original glove box cable and the correct screws WITH shoulders for my glove box. Their listing for these screws explains that the original screws have a shoulder for the cable and most people put in the wrong screws--which...
    - Jim Davis
    I have been a cougar owner for just shy of 30 years, I have been dealing with part problems for a very long time. The people at WCCC have always be honest, and overly helpfull. I now have a 1970 XR-7 mostly rebuilt, and my son has a 1968 base...
    - Voodochild5
    What did you LIKE about your experience? * : I am fairly new to WCCC, four or five orders (at the time of writing), but I am blessed to have found WCCC for sure. I had a small problem, couldn't find anything to work for the condensation drain on my...
    - Kenneth Milden
    I have been working with Don Rush and his team for close to 20 years. In all of these years with many sales transactions I can say they have been 2nd to none. They have always been not only helpful but extremely knowledgeable. I certainly continue...
    - Denver
    I have made many purchases online with WCCC but chose this time to make a 1400 mile round trip and visited them in person. I brought a van load of parts with me that needed a home. Don helped unload them then quickly assessed the value which I...
    - pandamonium2112
    I just wanted to let you know that my order which was shipped (via UPS Mail Innovations) December 05 was at my front door, having gone thru Canada customs, on December 16. It arrived in excellent shape. Kudos to you guys, UPS, and the USPS for...
    - Rod (Saskatchewan, Canada)
    I liked that I could see a picture of parts and that you could type in what you were looking for. What was handy for me was the ability to chat with Darrell. He was a big help. Also high on the you gotta keep on staff was Joshua, I had some issues...
    - Rod (Canada)
    I was having difficulty placing my order on the website and spent a couple of hours trying with no luck (ending in immense frustration). I decided to finally just call and order my parts over the phone (4 small items). Was surprised that Don Rush...
    - Tim (1969 Cougar XR7)
    Brake booster failed on our 1970 Mach1. We had ordered a new 2022 Mach1 to match the old one and the dealer wanted to use both cars in a promotional ad. When we received the replacement booster it failed within a few minutes of installation. I...
    - Alan
    WCCC makes finding the right part with the right fit easy. I love that they try to get great parts and when there are parts that don't meet their standard they WARN you up front! I've bought new reproduction parts from them, used parts and even had...
    - Daniel