manula to power steering ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jsbgump · 05-28-2006, 12:18 PM

Does anyone offer a spacer for trucks without the p/s dimple in the frame to add p/s. I have a 68 short fleet that i am going to add p/s on. It is original manual box on it now. To run the power box i have to make spacers so that the box will clear the frame. Does anyone know if a company offers theese or should i use use some homemade ones?

mbgmike · 05-28-2006, 01:42 PM

You try Rez Engineering?

shifty · 05-28-2006, 06:23 PM

i think i saw Longhorn Man suggest that this would put the line of your steering out of whack and also shift off the components (pitman arm, etc.) and screw some things up.

Most people on here I see heat up the metal and dimple it.

Longhorn Man · 05-28-2006, 06:48 PM

That is correct. It'll end up running off center, and put everything out of whack. It's been done, and most who have done it will say it's all good... but personally, I think it's kinda like bailing wire and duct tape.
I think ECE sells a plate to do it 'right' (there words, not mine) which I was rather shocked to see them offer it.
The correct way, would be to heat the frame rail with a torch and dimple it.

05-28-2006, 12:18 PM	#1
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	manula to power steering ???? Does anyone offer a spacer for trucks without the p/s dimple in the frame to add p/s. I have a 68 short fleet that i am going to add p/s on. It is original manual box on it now. To run the power box i have to make spacers so that the box will clear the frame. Does anyone know if a company offers theese or should i use use some homemade ones? __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-28-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: manula to power steering ???? You try Rez Engineering?

05-28-2006, 06:23 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: manula to power steering ???? i think i saw Longhorn Man suggest that this would put the line of your steering out of whack and also shift off the components (pitman arm, etc.) and screw some things up. Most people on here I see heat up the metal and dimple it. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-28-2006, 06:48 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: manula to power steering ???? That is correct. It'll end up running off center, and put everything out of whack. It's been done, and most who have done it will say it's all good... but personally, I think it's kinda like bailing wire and duct tape. I think ECE sells a plate to do it 'right' (there words, not mine) which I was rather shocked to see them offer it. The correct way, would be to heat the frame rail with a torch and dimple it.

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