Desolate Motorsports Saginaw Power Steering Pump Conversion Kit – 1994.5–1997 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke

Desolate Motorsports Saginaw Power Steering Pump Conversion Kit – 1994.5–1997 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke

If you've owned an OBS Powerstroke long enough, you've probably experienced it—the infamous factory power steering pump whine, inconsistent steering assist, or poor performance with oversized tires. The Desolate Motorsports Saginaw Power Steering Pump Conversion Kit eliminates those common issues by replacing the factory pump with the proven reliability and performance of a genuine Saginaw-style system.

Designed specifically for 1994.5–1997 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke trucks, this complete conversion kit delivers smoother steering, increased hydraulic pressure, and improved durability for everything from daily driving to towing and off-road use.

Built around the same proven design as Desolate Motorsports' popular gas-engine Saginaw conversions, this system is engineered to outperform the factory setup in every category.

🔥 Key Features

• Fits 1994.5–1997 Ford F250 & F350 7.3L Powerstroke

• Complete Saginaw Power Steering Conversion

• Brand-New Saginaw-Style Power Steering Pump

• Heavy-Duty Fabricated Mounting Bracket
  Laser-cut, precision fixtured, welded, and zinc-coated for maximum strength and corrosion resistance

• Billet Aluminum Desolate Motorsports Pulley

• New High-Pressure & Return Hoses Included

• All Required Fittings Included

• Retains Factory Vacuum Pump

🛠️ Why Upgrade to a Saginaw Pump?

The factory OBS power steering pump is well known for:

• Constant pump whine

• Inconsistent steering assist

• Poor performance with oversized tires

• Limited hydraulic output

• Plastic reservoir durability issues

The Saginaw conversion solves these problems by providing:

• Quieter operation

• Increased steering pressure

• Improved steering feel

• Better performance with larger tires

• Greater reliability under heavy use

• Durable metal reservoir construction

Whether you're crawling off-road, towing a trailer, or simply parking oversized tires, the difference is immediately noticeable.

💪 Built for Real-World Use

This conversion is ideal for:

• Daily drivers

• Tow rigs

• Off-road builds

• Axle-swapped trucks

• Trucks running oversized tires

• Hydroboost-equipped applications

The proven Saginaw pump design has been trusted for decades because it delivers consistent hydraulic pressure and long-term durability where the factory pump falls short.

🚚 Fitment

• 1994.5–1997 Ford F250 7.3L Powerstroke

• 1994.5–1997 Ford F350 7.3L Powerstroke

⚠️ Steering Box Identification

Some 1997 model year trucks were equipped with a different steering gearbox than earlier OBS models. The only difference is the steering box adapter fittings supplied with the kit.

Please identify your steering box before ordering.

2-Bolt Steering Box (Standard OBS)

• Two bolts securing the top cover

• One adjustment screw centered in the cover

1997 4-Bolt Steering Box

• Four bolts securing the top cover

• One adjustment screw centered in the cover

Selecting the correct steering box style ensures the proper fittings are included with your conversion kit.

📦 What's Included

• Desolate Motorsports fabricated mounting bracket

• Brand-new Saginaw power steering pump

• Billet aluminum pulley

• High-pressure steering hose

• Return hose

• All required fittings and installation hardware

📝 Installation Notes

• Customer must supply approximately 1 quart of power steering fluid

• The steering gearbox must be completely flushed of ATF before installation to prevent contamination of the new system

If you're tired of noisy factory pumps and weak steering performance, the Desolate Motorsports Saginaw Power Steering Pump Conversion Kit delivers the reliability, hydraulic performance, and steering feel your OBS 7.3 deserves.