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fire235 · 04-11-2005, 05:38 PM

Does anybody company/person sell a complete kit (every thing needed including pitman arms, link, brackets, etc) to convert a 68 1/2 ton to power steering. I would like to buy a complete setup so I don't have to try to chase down misc. individual parts. Thanks.

shifty · 04-11-2005, 10:15 PM

I've seen several for sale on the forum from other forumgoers. I have one of them on the way as we speak (hope for it to arrive this week) and there were two available. I'll let you know how it goes.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-11-2005, 10:19 PM

Still waiting for a reply from a member, but I can put you next in line if you're interested.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=150571

0ptikal · 04-11-2005, 11:34 PM

what is a link bracket? I just changed the power steering arm / pitman arm and put a pump on.... maybee i forgot something... doh

4x4Poet · 04-12-2005, 01:15 AM

Consider a power steering conversion kit from Rez Engineering up in Great Falls, MT. Rez sells complete pwr steering kits. I just found out about Rez in January. He dabbles in all Chevys, but has an inventory and catalog that specializes in 60-72 Chevy & GMC trucks.

I came to find out he designed the original power steering conversion kits that several companies now copy cat. Several 60-72 vendors sell his power steering conversion brackets. I found proof. The article below speaks to Rez's 60-66 conversion.

Custom Classic Trucks Article

But for your 68 1/2 ton 2wd?, no need for gearbox brackets. The power steering gear Rez supplies bolts right to your frame. From Rez Engineering's catalog:

1. Steering gear, variable 3.5-3.75 turns lock to lock.
2. Pitman arm.
3. Rag collar (New rag installed in joint with correct splines)
4. Hardware (all new bolts, nuts, washers, cotter pins, etc).
5. Correct style pump (mounts down low on drivers side with V8)
6. Correct hoses (flared ends).
7. You use your 2wd drag link.

Give him a call, M-F, 8-5 MST, @406-727-9267. He's very informative. I'm not an employee, though when I make the trip to his locale, I do get a small walk in discount that all walk-in Montana "locals" get. While I would recommend Rez to anyone, I recommend Rez to you because Power Steering Conversions for Chevy/GMC trucks is his specialty. Good hunting.

**VetteVet** · 04-12-2005, 01:40 AM

Interesting article, I didn't realize the boxes were different lengths and you would have to shorten the steering arm. Didn't seem like much of a hassle though.

fire235 · 04-12-2005, 12:49 PM

Just ordered a kit from rez engineering. He sold the complete kit at a resonable price that includes everything needed. Thanks for the info.

timmosams · 04-12-2005, 12:54 PM

just out of curosity how much was it, for the complete kit?

fire235 · 04-12-2005, 01:29 PM

The kit for the 68 was 485.00, and includes everything to bolt right in.

timmosams · 04-12-2005, 05:32 PM

O.K. thanks.

04-11-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
fire235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 76	power steering conversion Does anybody company/person sell a complete kit (every thing needed including pitman arms, link, brackets, etc) to convert a 68 1/2 ton to power steering. I would like to buy a complete setup so I don't have to try to chase down misc. individual parts. Thanks.

04-11-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I've seen several for sale on the forum from other forumgoers. I have one of them on the way as we speak (hope for it to arrive this week) and there were two available. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ 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.

04-12-2005, 01:15 AM	#5
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Consider a power steering conversion kit from Rez Engineering up in Great Falls, MT. Rez sells complete pwr steering kits. I just found out about Rez in January. He dabbles in all Chevys, but has an inventory and catalog that specializes in 60-72 Chevy & GMC trucks. I came to find out he designed the original power steering conversion kits that several companies now copy cat. Several 60-72 vendors sell his power steering conversion brackets. I found proof. The article below speaks to Rez's 60-66 conversion. Custom Classic Trucks Article But for your 68 1/2 ton 2wd?, no need for gearbox brackets. The power steering gear Rez supplies bolts right to your frame. From Rez Engineering's catalog: 1. Steering gear, variable 3.5-3.75 turns lock to lock. 2. Pitman arm. 3. Rag collar (New rag installed in joint with correct splines) 4. Hardware (all new bolts, nuts, washers, cotter pins, etc). 5. Correct style pump (mounts down low on drivers side with V8) 6. Correct hoses (flared ends). 7. You use your 2wd drag link. Give him a call, M-F, 8-5 MST, @406-727-9267. He's very informative. I'm not an employee, though when I make the trip to his locale, I do get a small walk in discount that all walk-in Montana "locals" get. While I would recommend Rez to anyone, I recommend Rez to you because Power Steering Conversions for Chevy/GMC trucks is his specialty. Good hunting. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

04-12-2005, 01:40 AM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	Interesting article, I didn't realize the boxes were different lengths and you would have to shorten the steering arm. Didn't seem like much of a hassle though. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

04-12-2005, 12:49 PM	#7
fire235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 76	Just ordered a kit from rez engineering. He sold the complete kit at a resonable price that includes everything needed. Thanks for the info. Last edited by fire235; 04-12-2005 at 12:49 PM.

04-11-2005, 10:19 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Still waiting for a reply from a member, but I can put you next in line if you're interested.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=150571

04-11-2005, 11:34 PM	#4
0ptikal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Churchville Posts: 35	what is a link bracket? I just changed the power steering arm / pitman arm and put a pump on.... maybee i forgot something... doh

04-12-2005, 12:54 PM	#8
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	just out of curosity how much was it, for the complete kit?

04-12-2005, 01:29 PM	#9
fire235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 76	The kit for the 68 was 485.00, and includes everything to bolt right in.

04-12-2005, 05:32 PM	#10
timmosams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Watauga, TN Posts: 65	O.K. thanks.



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