manual to powersteering

[tugster67]

im trying to switch from manual to power steering on my 67 K-10 can any one help me out

[Jurassic-1]

It should not be too difficult to do if you have a dimpled frame it is a direct bolt in otherwise you may need an adapter plate for the power steering box to clear. Either way it is very easy. Parts are very common if you use the later 60s box and not the power assist type. The only other thing I ran into was the left outer bumper bracket is different on a power steering 4x4.

[tugster67]

Originally Posted by Jurassic-1

It should not be too difficult to do if you have a dimpled frame it is a direct bolt in otherwise you may need an adapter plate for the power steering box to clear. Either way it is very easy. Parts are very common if you use the later 60s box and not the power assist type. The only other thing I ran into was the left outer bumper bracket is different on a power steering 4x4.

well i think i nee a new coupler because the old one is for a smaller shaft, im headed to auto part store right now.

[Jurassic-1]

Yes some have the larger shaft. They also fit GM cars so finding one is not too hard.

[SS Tim]

http://www.google.com/custom?domains...D%3A1%3B&hl=en

[dutchmanz]

I did this on my old 67 K10. Best thing I ever did except the front disc brake front end. I used the gear and pitman arm from an 85 4x4 suburban. I looked at expensive brackets and all the bolt on ideas and decided it was a waste of money. I had the flat frame so I heated it and dimpled it to match the Suburban frame. Sounds scary but it really was a simple and easy fix. Also a free one... I also had to drill new holes because the old gear was a 3 bolt design. When I tried to use the factory holes it didn't have the correct angle to the steering shaft. I used the suburban pressure hose and switched the fitting in the pump to the new style. The pump and brackets came from a 72 truck.