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Russell Ashley · 04-25-2011, 09:06 AM

I would change to side mounts if I were you. Getting rid of the original front mounts gives you more options for p/s pump and accessory mounting. Also, I used the Chevy truck style p/s kit from CPP that mounts the box outside the frame. Again, I'd re-think that if I were starting over. It's an easy upgrade but will limit what wheels and tires you can run. I'm using Corvette wheels and 235/75/15 tires with no clearance problems but wider tires would rub. I plan to stay with this size tire so it's not a problem for me. There's a kit that uses a Toyota box but I'd try to find a rack and pinion kit if I were you and want to keep the straight axle.
When I got my truck I just wanted something quick and easy so I went with the kits, but now I think if I were starting over I'd junk the entire front frame and go to something more modern like most of the guys here are doing.

04-25-2011, 09:06 AM	#2
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: power steering for 57 truck I would change to side mounts if I were you. Getting rid of the original front mounts gives you more options for p/s pump and accessory mounting. Also, I used the Chevy truck style p/s kit from CPP that mounts the box outside the frame. Again, I'd re-think that if I were starting over. It's an easy upgrade but will limit what wheels and tires you can run. I'm using Corvette wheels and 235/75/15 tires with no clearance problems but wider tires would rub. I plan to stay with this size tire so it's not a problem for me. There's a kit that uses a Toyota box but I'd try to find a rack and pinion kit if I were you and want to keep the straight axle. When I got my truck I just wanted something quick and easy so I went with the kits, but now I think if I were starting over I'd junk the entire front frame and go to something more modern like most of the guys here are doing.