Question About Power Steering Gear Boxes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bryan H · 01-15-2004, 08:52 PM

I'm wanting to put power steering on a 68 GMC that did'nt come with it originally and my frame is not notched out for the gear box like a frame with power steering. I'm wondering can I use a box from a different year and not modify the frame or will I have to modify my frame to make any power steering gear box work? Thanks for the reply.
Bryan

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-15-2004, 10:20 PM

Your frame should be indented, they are not notched. I haven't ever seen a 68 that wasn't. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Bryan H · 01-16-2004, 12:19 AM

My frame is not indented for a power steering gearbox. I went to the junkyard today and found one that had power steering and my frame is different. Mine is straight along the outside edge of the frame where the p/s frame had the indention. Both trucks are 2 wd. Wes I noticed on your web page you modified your frame on your panel for the same reason. Was that for that particular gearbox you used or because you was changing it to power steering?

toms68cst · 01-16-2004, 01:13 AM

I've heard of a few folks with unindended 68 frames. The earlier style ram power steering was offered on the 68's. I wonder if they didn't make the transition to gear box PS later in the year. My 68 (Manufactured around summer '68?) had the indents when I put one on a few years back.

P.S. You will have to put a small notch in your front D.S. bumper bracket though.

Pont · 01-16-2004, 01:49 AM

To the best of my knowledge, early 68's did not have the indent and late 68's did. I know for a fact my 67 was not indented and I'm using a p/s box off of a 77. Instead of modifying the frame, I simply built 1/2" spacers to stand the box away from the frame for each bolt. I have been running this setup for 2 years next month without any problems.

Kenneth Brown · 01-16-2004, 03:48 PM

I had a 66 and we used pipe for spacers also. The bump steer was off because I didn't spend enough time getting everything perfect but it will work.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-16-2004, 04:36 PM

On my 67 it does not have a indention. I just notched it out.

Erl · 01-16-2004, 05:30 PM

1967 and early 68 4x4 models did not have an indentation in the frame. I will be adding P/S to my truck in the near future. I plan to indent the frame. Adding shims without indenting the frame will cause a misalignment. This might not be a problem, but it would be better to be properly aligned. GMCPaul sells a spacer kit.
Erl

charles oliver · 01-16-2004, 08:40 PM

I just last year converted a 68 C10 from standard to power steering. I didn't have a problem with the gearbox but did have to get a draglink (Centerlink) as some say, also the rag joint. Everything came from a 71 donor truck. Once you convert it you will be glad you did.

Charlie

Bryan H · 01-16-2004, 11:20 PM

Thanks for all the replys. I'll probably just use spacer then becaused I've already painted my frame with POR 15.

01-15-2004, 08:52 PM	#1
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Question About Power Steering Gear Boxes I'm wanting to put power steering on a 68 GMC that did'nt come with it originally and my frame is not notched out for the gear box like a frame with power steering. I'm wondering can I use a box from a different year and not modify the frame or will I have to modify my frame to make any power steering gear box work? Thanks for the reply. Bryan __________________ 1980 Malibu Classic 2 dr coupe 1964 Impala SS 4 speed 1968 GMC (major project) grandpa bought new 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed Fleetside 2008 GMC Canyon (daily driver)

01-15-2004, 10:20 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Your frame should be indented, they are not notched. I haven't ever seen a 68 that wasn't. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-16-2004, 01:13 AM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	I've heard of a few folks with unindended 68 frames. The earlier style ram power steering was offered on the 68's. I wonder if they didn't make the transition to gear box PS later in the year. My 68 (Manufactured around summer '68?) had the indents when I put one on a few years back. P.S. You will have to put a small notch in your front D.S. bumper bracket though. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-16-2004, 01:49 AM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	To the best of my knowledge, early 68's did not have the indent and late 68's did. I know for a fact my 67 was not indented and I'm using a p/s box off of a 77. Instead of modifying the frame, I simply built 1/2" spacers to stand the box away from the frame for each bolt. I have been running this setup for 2 years next month without any problems. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-16-2004, 03:48 PM	#6
Kenneth Brown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Donie Texas Posts: 44	I had a 66 and we used pipe for spacers also. The bump steer was off because I didn't spend enough time getting everything perfect but it will work. Last edited by Kenneth Brown; 01-16-2004 at 03:51 PM.

01-16-2004, 12:19 AM	#3
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	My frame is not indented for a power steering gearbox. I went to the junkyard today and found one that had power steering and my frame is different. Mine is straight along the outside edge of the frame where the p/s frame had the indention. Both trucks are 2 wd. Wes I noticed on your web page you modified your frame on your panel for the same reason. Was that for that particular gearbox you used or because you was changing it to power steering?

01-16-2004, 04:36 PM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	On my 67 it does not have a indention. I just notched it out.

01-16-2004, 05:30 PM	#8
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	1967 and early 68 4x4 models did not have an indentation in the frame. I will be adding P/S to my truck in the near future. I plan to indent the frame. Adding shims without indenting the frame will cause a misalignment. This might not be a problem, but it would be better to be properly aligned. GMCPaul sells a spacer kit. Erl __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

01-16-2004, 08:40 PM	#9
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	68 power steering conversion I just last year converted a 68 C10 from standard to power steering. I didn't have a problem with the gearbox but did have to get a draglink (Centerlink) as some say, also the rag joint. Everything came from a 71 donor truck. Once you convert it you will be glad you did. Charlie __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy 4X4 68 Huger Orange Camaro 454 with TH400 :gmc:

01-16-2004, 11:20 PM	#10
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Thanks for all the replys. I'll probably just use spacer then becaused I've already painted my frame with POR 15.

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