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KrazyRay · 02-01-2012, 05:28 PM

I pulled this from a 68 4x4, but there were plugs in the ram assist. I believe this to be the rare power steering, but not sure. It does NOT come with the steering box and pitman as it looks like a normal one anyway. $33 shipped.
Thanks,
Ray

VA72C10 · 02-01-2012, 08:35 PM

I'll take a shot with it. I'll take it.

MadnessBigBlock · 02-01-2012, 08:40 PM

If VA72C10 passes i will take it!!

KrazyRay · 02-02-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'll take a shot with it. I'll take it.

pm sent

VA72C10 · 02-02-2012, 12:18 AM

payment sent. thanks

Vintage Windmills · 02-02-2012, 09:36 AM

Must have been aftermarket unless they redesigned specifically for early 68 which I doubt. Look here for pics of the 67 setup: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427573

VA72C10 · 02-02-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Must have been aftermarket unless they redesigned specifically for early 68 which I doubt. Look here for pics of the 67 setup: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427573

I figured it was worth a shot even if it was aftermarket...I had checked all the threads on here about the 4wd ram assist and it didn't look like the factory setups I'd seen...

mahanian · 02-02-2012, 11:40 AM

That thing is pretty interesting, there's no ram on it so I don't think it's a power assist, but I'm really curious what it is!

Vintage Windmills · 02-02-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

That thing is pretty interesting, there's no ram on it so I don't think it's a power assist, but I'm really curious what it is!

It appears to be the valve that senses steering load and then diverts flow to the appropriate side of the assist ram. Was there an assist cylinder on the truck Ray? Even though its probably aftermarket, I bet the principle is the same. Check out the link I posted.

mahanian · 02-02-2012, 12:14 PM

You are probably right, it just seemed too simplistic of a design to incorporate the appropriate internal valving needed. The ones on my 67 pickups look similar to the link you posted except they are oriented inline with the centerlink for a 2wd.

Either way I think it's cool!

Vintage Windmills · 02-02-2012, 02:31 PM

Yeah, I thought it looked almost too simple as well but I can't figure out why else there would be 4 ports on there.

ls1nova71 · 02-02-2012, 02:44 PM

That's a strange piece! Ram assists are generally parallel to the tierod, that piece is IN the drag link! Strange.
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ls1nova71 · 02-02-2012, 02:51 PM

The more I think about it, the more I think it wouldn't work as an assist there. If it changed length any at all while turning the wheels it would just make them turn quicker that the steering wheel was turned. Almost has to be a damper or something? I don't know what it is, just throwing it out there.
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mahanian · 02-02-2012, 02:54 PM

This would be the control unit, not the ram part that you are thinking about
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ls1nova71 · 02-02-2012, 02:58 PM

You're probably right, I just reread some other posts that said that. I just always thought they were all one piece. Must be a 4x4 thing.
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KrazyRay · 02-02-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

It appears to be the valve that senses steering load and then diverts flow to the appropriate side of the assist ram. Was there an assist cylinder on the truck Ray? Even though its probably aftermarket, I bet the principle is the same. Check out the link I posted.

I didn't see any other power steering related parts on this truck. This truck was so incomplete and gutted that I didn't bother with a part out thread. I like the idea on the valving as it would sense which direction to move the ram assist.

02-01-2012, 05:28 PM	#1
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Ram Assist from 68 K10 I pulled this from a 68 4x4, but there were plugs in the ram assist. I believe this to be the rare power steering, but not sure. It does NOT come with the steering box and pitman as it looks like a normal one anyway. $33 shipped. Thanks, Ray Attached Images

02-01-2012, 08:35 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 I'll take a shot with it. I'll take it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-01-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
MadnessBigBlock Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Neche, North Dakota/Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 605	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 If VA72C10 passes i will take it!!

02-02-2012, 12:18 AM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 payment sent. thanks __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-02-2012, 09:36 AM	#6
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 Must have been aftermarket unless they redesigned specifically for early 68 which I doubt. Look here for pics of the 67 setup: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427573 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

02-02-2012, 11:40 AM	#8
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 That thing is pretty interesting, there's no ram on it so I don't think it's a power assist, but I'm really curious what it is! __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

02-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#10
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 You are probably right, it just seemed too simplistic of a design to incorporate the appropriate internal valving needed. The ones on my 67 pickups look similar to the link you posted except they are oriented inline with the centerlink for a 2wd. Either way I think it's cool! __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

02-02-2012, 02:31 PM	#11
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 Yeah, I thought it looked almost too simple as well but I can't figure out why else there would be 4 ports on there. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

02-02-2012, 02:44 PM	#12
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 That's a strange piece! Ram assists are generally parallel to the tierod, that piece is IN the drag link! Strange. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

02-02-2012, 02:51 PM	#13
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 The more I think about it, the more I think it wouldn't work as an assist there. If it changed length any at all while turning the wheels it would just make them turn quicker that the steering wheel was turned. Almost has to be a damper or something? I don't know what it is, just throwing it out there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

02-02-2012, 02:54 PM	#14
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 This would be the control unit, not the ram part that you are thinking about Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

02-02-2012, 02:58 PM	#15
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10 You're probably right, I just reread some other posts that said that. I just always thought they were all one piece. Must be a 4x4 thing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

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