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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pennsauken,NJ
Posts: 41
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manual to powersteering swap
So I have the right steering box on and the right pitman arm so now i need a new drag link and a steering arm? and the one they say i need dont look like it will bolt to the top of my knuckle!!! can any one tell me whats the problem!!! Here is a picture of the old hook up. Last edited by tugster67; 08-24-2014 at 04:18 PM. |
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Member #1049
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Troy Montana
Posts: 3,940
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Re: manual to powersteering swap
I went through the same conversion about 30 years ago.
Yes you will need a different drag link (3 pieces) any GM 4X4 from 1972-1980. The steering arm many are talking about will not bolt on your closed knuckle drum brake front end. GM did make a power steering arm for a closed knuckle front end in 1967-68 but it is very difficult to find. (it is shorter than the non PS arm). You do have the correct PS box and pitman arm. You have a few choices. (#1) find the rare closed knuckle steering arm and drag link (next to impossible). (#2) find a front axle out of a 71-80 GM 4x4 with the same gear ratio as you currently have and put the entire thing in. (which upgrades you to disc brakes). (#3) This is what I did.. I used two parts of a stock 71-80 drag link (which is just two tie rod ends and an adjuster sleeve). and dug into tie rod spec sheets and found a tie rod end that had the correct taper for the steering arm, the correct length, and the correct thread size/pitch to go into my adjuster sleeve. there is one out there, (I do remember it was for a 60's vintage Dodge) unfortunately I do not remember the exact application. Here is a link that may help you find one. http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com...e_Rod_Ends.asp |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pennsauken,NJ
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Re: manual to powersteering swap
man i knew i was in trouble, but i didnt think it would be this much of a problem...
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