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bw4sale · 04-09-2007, 01:04 PM

I'm going to look for the parts to complete my ps. I've got a 68 box and a later model 305 (mid 80s I'm assuming, haven't checked the numbers) in the truck. What should I look for in the area of pump, brackets, and lines. Thanks.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-09-2007, 02:09 PM

Get everything from a 73-87 truck. You will like the variable PS box!. That last bolt on the bracket in the motor mount is a PAIN to get to!

bw4sale · 04-09-2007, 03:34 PM

I was planning on using the box that I have. Can I use it and everything else from a 73-87? What are the advantages of going with the 73-87 box? I know I've heard that '76 has a quicker ratio. Anything else?

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-09-2007, 04:12 PM

You can use everything else 73- 87 (or 68-87 for that matter). The 76-87 box is variable ratio, like 3 1/8 turns to lock. It gives a much more "modern feel" to your steering. I know with my old 69 box it felt kinda like cranking a bus steering wheel around in a parking lot, I think it must be 56 turns to lock

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04-09-2007, 01:04 PM	#1
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Power steering junk run I'm going to look for the parts to complete my ps. I've got a 68 box and a later model 305 (mid 80s I'm assuming, haven't checked the numbers) in the truck. What should I look for in the area of pump, brackets, and lines. Thanks. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

04-09-2007, 02:09 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Power steering junk run Get everything from a 73-87 truck. You will like the variable PS box!. That last bolt on the bracket in the motor mount is a PAIN to get to! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

04-09-2007, 03:34 PM	#3
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Power steering junk run I was planning on using the box that I have. Can I use it and everything else from a 73-87? What are the advantages of going with the 73-87 box? I know I've heard that '76 has a quicker ratio. Anything else? __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

04-09-2007, 04:12 PM	#4
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Power steering junk run You can use everything else 73- 87 (or 68-87 for that matter). The 76-87 box is variable ratio, like 3 1/8 turns to lock. It gives a much more "modern feel" to your steering. I know with my old 69 box it felt kinda like cranking a bus steering wheel around in a parking lot, I think it must be 56 turns to lock . __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

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