Power Steering Gear Spacer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billt · 07-27-2009, 01:04 PM

I have a 67 non power steering frame. How thick does the spacer between the frame and the gearbox have to be? I'm trying to make my own. Im installing a complete power steering unit out of a 84 chevy. Thanks for any help

jbristo67 · 07-27-2009, 02:17 PM

You dont have to have one at all. I have a 72 box on my 67 and dont have one

Mordachai · 07-27-2009, 02:42 PM

apparently you'll need to either heat the area and smash it in with a BFH, for the recess needed for the stock steering box, or use a spacer.
I think it's Captainfab that makes a really nice spacer.

jbristo- are you sure your frame is actually a 67? did ya smack it with a hammer or something?

afaik, the 'flat' 67 frame won't take a ps box un modified. This was in a recent thread...

jorgensensc · 07-27-2009, 02:56 PM

Check the frame. Some '67 trucks actually had the notch and power steering. I looked at one in the junkyard not too long ago. I was very confused by it, but then after more research we figured out it was from the factory, but a late year production.
Shawn

jbristo67 · 07-27-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Check the frame. Some '67 trucks actually had the notch and power steering. I looked at one in the junkyard not too long ago. I was very confused by it, but then after more research we figured out it was from the factory, but a late year production.
Shawn

Mine had no notch but fit fine

jbristo67 · 07-27-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordachai

apparently you'll need to either heat the area and smash it in with a BFH, for the recess needed for the stock steering box, or use a spacer.
I think it's Captainfab that makes a really nice spacer.

jbristo- are you sure your frame is actually a 67? did ya smack it with a hammer or something?

afaik, the 'flat' 67 frame won't take a ps box un modified. This was in a recent thread...

I have seen two unmodified that both fit. Two different trucks that is. I will take a picture if you want to see it.

**john** · 07-27-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

I have seen two unmodified that both fit. Two different trucks that is. I will take a picture if you want to see it.

Please do. sounds interesting.

Longhorn Man · 07-27-2009, 03:51 PM

either way, a spacer is a bad idea. This was covered in detail about a week ago

Mordachai · 07-27-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

I have seen two unmodified that both fit. Two different trucks that is. I will take a picture if you want to see it.

I guess I'll bite my tongue next time a ps thread pops up,

I was under the impression that all 67yr frames were flat, but I can see later in the year it being included. I'll take your word for it!

**70C10Toejam** · 07-27-2009, 05:26 PM

depending on your PS pump setup...the '67 mounting location or the '84 mounting location, mainly regarding getting stock lines to fit, you may need to convert that PS box to flair fitting.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242458

Since the '85 lines would not reach the factory '70 pump location that uses the motor mount. If the pump was in the '85 location, the '85 lines might have worked.

Longhorn Man · 07-27-2009, 08:19 PM

here's the link;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352231

I've seen 68's without the dimple, and I've seen 67's WITh the dimple. So always look, never assume.

07-27-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
billt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 5	Power Steering Gear Spacer I have a 67 non power steering frame. How thick does the spacer between the frame and the gearbox have to be? I'm trying to make my own. Im installing a complete power steering unit out of a 84 chevy. Thanks for any help

07-27-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer You dont have to have one at all. I have a 72 box on my 67 and dont have one __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

07-27-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer apparently you'll need to either heat the area and smash it in with a BFH, for the recess needed for the stock steering box, or use a spacer. I think it's Captainfab that makes a really nice spacer. jbristo- are you sure your frame is actually a 67? did ya smack it with a hammer or something? afaik, the 'flat' 67 frame won't take a ps box un modified. This was in a recent thread... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

07-27-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer Check the frame. Some '67 trucks actually had the notch and power steering. I looked at one in the junkyard not too long ago. I was very confused by it, but then after more research we figured out it was from the factory, but a late year production. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

07-27-2009, 03:51 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer either way, a spacer is a bad idea. This was covered in detail about a week ago

07-27-2009, 05:26 PM	#10
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer depending on your PS pump setup...the '67 mounting location or the '84 mounting location, mainly regarding getting stock lines to fit, you may need to convert that PS box to flair fitting. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242458 Since the '85 lines would not reach the factory '70 pump location that uses the motor mount. If the pump was in the '85 location, the '85 lines might have worked. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

07-27-2009, 08:19 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power Steering Gear Spacer here's the link; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352231 I've seen 68's without the dimple, and I've seen 67's WITh the dimple. So always look, never assume.

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