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05Gibbs · 09-03-2009, 05:21 PM

did they ever put manual steering on these truck or can i use one off a 67-72 truck? need to find a manual box for my 81

flamingbig10 · 09-03-2009, 05:29 PM

there was

Conundrum · 09-03-2009, 06:25 PM

My 74 GMC has one

KQQL IT · 09-05-2009, 12:27 PM

Ebay 160ish bucks with a new pitman arm. Got one on my 73

D13 · 09-05-2009, 04:35 PM

Be aware that the manual steering in these trucks is a strong man's option. My dad's greatest regret on our 81 3/4 ton was that manual steering. The smallish steering wheel makes it very difficult to turn if sitting still, easpecially on concrete. Wide or tall tires make it worse.
BTW the complainer was 6'6" 300# farmer who would happily throw 90# hay bales over head all day. Ans the truck was the lightest weight possible, L6 with 3 speed manual and no options. Just to give you an idea of what you are in for.

CoggedBelt75 · 09-05-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by D13

Be aware that the manual steering in these trucks is a strong man's option.

I agree 100% with this statement. Thought I would go this route to clean up the compartment alittle, but regretted doing it from the start. Didn't take long to switch back to good old power assist. I'll even give the box and arm to you if you want them. We go to OKC often and and wouldn't mind bringing them to pass along. At least if you tried it and didn't like it you wouln't be out anything but your time to do it.

09-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
05Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ponca city oklahoma Posts: 110	manual steering box? did they ever put manual steering on these truck or can i use one off a 67-72 truck? need to find a manual box for my 81

09-03-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: manual steering box? there was __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: manual steering box? My 74 GMC has one __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

09-05-2009, 12:27 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: manual steering box? Ebay 160ish bucks with a new pitman arm. Got one on my 73 Last edited by KQQL IT; 09-05-2009 at 12:27 PM.

09-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: manual steering box? Be aware that the manual steering in these trucks is a strong man's option. My dad's greatest regret on our 81 3/4 ton was that manual steering. The smallish steering wheel makes it very difficult to turn if sitting still, easpecially on concrete. Wide or tall tires make it worse. BTW the complainer was 6'6" 300# farmer who would happily throw 90# hay bales over head all day. Ans the truck was the lightest weight possible, L6 with 3 speed manual and no options. Just to give you an idea of what you are in for. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

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