C-30 power steering to K-10????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thisolechevy · 04-13-2005, 11:27 PM

I have a donor truck a 1969 C-30 custom with power everything but unfortunatly the frame is bent and the body is shot! so I am converting my 69 K-10 to as many power options as possible and my question is will the power steering off the c-30 work? I have tried to research this with no luck. I know about dimpling the frame, but not much else. I can make it work with little issues I just need to know if it is at all possible.
thank you
Brad

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2005, 12:02 AM

I don't know what the differance is, but I do know that it will not work.

thisolechevy · 04-14-2005, 12:29 AM

longhorn man, why will it not work? please any info is great!

4bynut · 04-14-2005, 02:52 AM

The difference will be in the position of the pitman arm. The 2wd box will steer side to side when mounted on the truck. And the 4wd box will steer front to back because of the drag link. Hope this helps. Jason

thisolechevy · 04-14-2005, 08:23 AM

yes that does help! is there any way to change that angle?

Rod · 04-14-2005, 10:18 AM

The pitman arms are quite a bit different looking..if your going with a crazy 8 inch lift or something you can use the 2wd lift for a cross over steering system on your 4x4.

thisolechevy · 04-14-2005, 11:50 AM

hey ROD I am not understanding what you are saying, can someone explain please? can I just use the 2wd gear box and the 4wd pitman arm?

4bynut · 04-14-2005, 12:44 PM

ROD, is talking about cross over steering. Which is something alot of your 4x4 guys with alot of lift use to prevent the truck from wandering down the road with the big lift and big tires. Like Rod said that's something you can use if you have at least a 6" lift or more. If not you can use your power steering pump, hoses, and brackets. But you will need to get a 4x4 steering box. It can come from a 68 - 79. I'm not positive on 79 because right around there they changed to O-Ring fittings on the hoses compared to the flare fittings you have. The best choice would be 68 - 72 because I here there's some difference with the pitman arm and how it hooks to the drag link. I'll check that on the ones I have and see if there is a difference. Jason

4bynut · 04-14-2005, 01:45 PM

Here's a few pic's of mine. I have a few rolling frames so you can really see the difference. The first 2 are of my 68 frame with manuel steering. The second 2 are of a 78 frame with power steering. And the third is my 72 with power steering, it has the body on it so I couldn't get a good pic. Jason

thisolechevy · 04-14-2005, 01:55 PM

thanks guys!! does anybody know where I can get a 4x4 steering gearbox for powersteering? I would really appreciate it!
Brad

04-13-2005, 11:27 PM	#1
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	C-30 power steering to K-10????? I have a donor truck a 1969 C-30 custom with power everything but unfortunatly the frame is bent and the body is shot! so I am converting my 69 K-10 to as many power options as possible and my question is will the power steering off the c-30 work? I have tried to research this with no luck. I know about dimpling the frame, but not much else. I can make it work with little issues I just need to know if it is at all possible. thank you Brad __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

04-14-2005, 12:29 AM	#3
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	longhorn man, why will it not work? please any info is great! __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

04-14-2005, 02:52 AM	#4
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	The difference will be in the position of the pitman arm. The 2wd box will steer side to side when mounted on the truck. And the 4wd box will steer front to back because of the drag link. Hope this helps. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

04-14-2005, 08:23 AM	#5
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	yes that does help! is there any way to change that angle? __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

04-14-2005, 10:18 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The pitman arms are quite a bit different looking..if your going with a crazy 8 inch lift or something you can use the 2wd lift for a cross over steering system on your 4x4. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

04-14-2005, 12:02 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I don't know what the differance is, but I do know that it will not work.

04-14-2005, 11:50 AM	#7
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	hey ROD I am not understanding what you are saying, can someone explain please? can I just use the 2wd gear box and the 4wd pitman arm? __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

04-14-2005, 12:44 PM	#8
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	ROD, is talking about cross over steering. Which is something alot of your 4x4 guys with alot of lift use to prevent the truck from wandering down the road with the big lift and big tires. Like Rod said that's something you can use if you have at least a 6" lift or more. If not you can use your power steering pump, hoses, and brackets. But you will need to get a 4x4 steering box. It can come from a 68 - 79. I'm not positive on 79 because right around there they changed to O-Ring fittings on the hoses compared to the flare fittings you have. The best choice would be 68 - 72 because I here there's some difference with the pitman arm and how it hooks to the drag link. I'll check that on the ones I have and see if there is a difference. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

04-14-2005, 01:45 PM	#9
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Here's a few pic's of mine. I have a few rolling frames so you can really see the difference. The first 2 are of my 68 frame with manuel steering. The second 2 are of a 78 frame with power steering. And the third is my 72 with power steering, it has the body on it so I couldn't get a good pic. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project) Last edited by 4bynut; 10-04-2007 at 09:33 PM.

04-14-2005, 01:55 PM	#10
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	thanks guys!! does anybody know where I can get a 4x4 steering gearbox for powersteering? I would really appreciate it! Brad __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!



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