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Old 12-18-2005, 12:07 PM   #3
Coleman
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Re: '67 Power Steering

Although I would have to agree with the spacer issue my 68 frame doesn't have the dimples and I used a kit which consists of 2, 1/4 plates that sandwitch the frame, inside and out to make up the difference of the missing dimples. I would almost bet that this setup is stronger than the dimpled frames (IMO) an everything lined up without issue. I have a K20 so my frame might be thicker than a half ton, not sure but now I have a 1/2 inch of steel holding my steering box. My problem ended up being the drag link, which I had to make from scratch and the leaf spring clearance with the pitman arm, which I still have to address. My rag joints were different, the new steering box required a larger diameter rag joint. My steering shaft is a single shaft with no coupling, not sure if this is going to be an weak point but I've had it this way for over a year. I use my truck for light off road so if your rock crawling you might have other issues.
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