steering issues 1966

[blongmire]

i was wondering if anyone found a cheap way of improving there steering without a expensive power steering swap can you change gear box or anything to help because manual steering on the truck sucks my truck dos have a small steering wheel also and if i went to a bigger wheel i think that would help just wondering if anyone had any other ideas or advice... thanks

[Captainfab]

Just curious.....how expensive have you heard it is to upgrade to power steering?

Depending on what engine you have and what is available in your local wrecking yards, you should be able to do it for $150.00 or less.

[Real_McCoy]

I bought the adapter plate from CaptFab and had the rest of the parts laying around between my place and my folks place. Really easy to complete also. Well, I guess that is a relative statement depending on your skill. That said, I am not the most experienced, but I am willing to jump in and try just about anything once. Twice if I like it.

[Blue Heeler]

Hey there bought the bracket from Capt-fab here are some picture i snapped along the way. fully worth every peso, i'm so glad i did the swap. If you have the tools go for it!!

[blongmire]

thanks guys for your input

[fasteddie1964]

What yr model box do you use? Mine started leaking at the top input shaft and I forgot what yr model it is.

[Captainfab]

If your hoses have the inverted flare fittings, then it is a '68-'80. If it has metric with an O-ring fittings it is a '81-'87 (to '91 for the R series)

Originally Posted by fasteddie1964

What yr model box do you use? Mine started leaking at the top input shaft and I forgot what yr model it is.

[fasteddie1964]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If your hoses have the inverted flare fittings, then it is a '68-'80. If it has metric with an O-ring fittings it is a '81-'87 (to '91 for the R series)

Thanks Man

[lee64]

John,
What years gear boxes will work with this adapter plate? I picked one up out of an 85 or 86. Steering column is out of an 81 (tilt/automatic). Drilled the plastic out on the shaft to let it slide for adjustment. And can I use the pitman from the same year as the gear box to hook to my steering assembly? Looks like that in a post I saw of your adapter plate to someone.
Lee

[Captainfab]

Any C10, C20 or C30 power steering box from '68-'87 will work. Yes you will want to use the pitman arm for the box you are using.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If your hoses have the inverted flare fittings, then it is a '68-'80. If it has metric with an O-ring fittings it is a '81-'87 (to '91 for the R series)

Originally Posted by lee64

John,
What years gear boxes will work with this adapter plate? I picked one up out of an 85 or 86. Steering column is out of an 81 (tilt/automatic). Drilled the plastic out on the shaft to let it slide for adjustment. And can I use the pitman from the same year as the gear box to hook to my steering assembly? Looks like that in a post I saw of your adapter plate to someone.
Lee