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eric72 · 12-12-2008, 11:33 PM

can you run a 60-66 power steering conversion kit on a 68 frame that is not dimpled

glock35ipsc · 12-13-2008, 12:53 PM

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**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-13-2008, 01:39 PM

If you space the steering gear off of the frame at all, you will "off center" the steering gear. Kit or no kit. So I wouldn't do it. I would heat the chassis in the area that needs to be dimpled, then dimple it. Otherwise the truck will drive "twitchy" (Super sencitive when going strait down the road) If you want to space the steering gear off of the frame then just use hardened cat washers. WES

eric72 · 12-13-2008, 10:19 PM

you mean heat it with a torch and dimple it with a hammer

Mondo · 12-14-2008, 03:44 AM

Any idea on good rebuilt steering boxes? I'm on my 3rd one and not happy.

I ordered an AGR but they make them only for 4 wheel drive or "after market crossover steering " whatever that is. It had a different spline for the pitman arm.

So with it all apart, I just went to NAPA and got a rebuilt 76 variable rate box. It worked great for a few months but now has a bunch of slack in it.

Borgenson remanufactures them (pretty pricey)... anyone go that route; suggestions?

https://www.borgeson.com/POWER%20STE...ACEMENTS.html#

SAGINAW 700 VARIABLE RATIO BOX Remanufactured OEM Saginaw 700 variable ratio boxes are available. Enjoy the Benefits of a quick ratio for easy parking and low speed cruising, plus the benefit of a slower ratio for highway driving. Outside frame mount truck boxes also available. All Mullins steering boxes have a 3-year warranty.

**rob32472** · 12-14-2008, 09:09 AM

yes eric that is what he meant. Heat it up and nit it with a bfh.

12-12-2008, 11:33 PM	#1
eric72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 212	Power Steering Conversion Question can you run a 60-66 power steering conversion kit on a 68 frame that is not dimpled

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12-13-2008, 01:39 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Power Steering Conversion Question If you space the steering gear off of the frame at all, you will "off center" the steering gear. Kit or no kit. So I wouldn't do it. I would heat the chassis in the area that needs to be dimpled, then dimple it. Otherwise the truck will drive "twitchy" (Super sencitive when going strait down the road) If you want to space the steering gear off of the frame then just use hardened cat washers. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-13-2008, 10:19 PM	#4
eric72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 212	Re: Power Steering Conversion Question you mean heat it with a torch and dimple it with a hammer

12-14-2008, 03:44 AM	#5
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Power Steering Conversion Question Any idea on good rebuilt steering boxes? I'm on my 3rd one and not happy. I ordered an AGR but they make them only for 4 wheel drive or "after market crossover steering " whatever that is. It had a different spline for the pitman arm. So with it all apart, I just went to NAPA and got a rebuilt 76 variable rate box. It worked great for a few months but now has a bunch of slack in it. Borgenson remanufactures them (pretty pricey)... anyone go that route; suggestions? https://www.borgeson.com/POWER%20STE...ACEMENTS.html# SAGINAW 700 VARIABLE RATIO BOX Remanufactured OEM Saginaw 700 variable ratio boxes are available. Enjoy the Benefits of a quick ratio for easy parking and low speed cruising, plus the benefit of a slower ratio for highway driving. Outside frame mount truck boxes also available. All Mullins steering boxes have a 3-year warranty. Last edited by Mondo; 12-14-2008 at 03:59 AM.

12-14-2008, 09:09 AM	#6
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Power Steering Conversion Question yes eric that is what he meant. Heat it up and nit it with a bfh.

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