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**TR65** · 07-08-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey Stroker,

I believe you need to be sure that your box is for a C10. The hydraulic pressure applied depends on the stiffness of a torsion rod in the box. On another thread recently a guy was complaining of the steering being too light and his box was from a C20. So I think it had a weaker torsion rod.

I have a later 80's metric box I have ready to go on but haven't tried it yet. Funny, I never thought the truck was hard to steer back in the 60's.

Good luck,

TR

**Captainfab** · 07-08-2009, 11:46 PM

Around '80-'81 was when they changed to metric fittings in the boxes. I don't remember just when the quick ratio boxes were first available, but seems like it was in the early to mid 80's......I have it written down here somewhere.....

shrunken66stroker · 07-09-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Around '80-'81 was when they changed to metric fittings in the boxes. I don't remember just when the quick ratio boxes were first available, but seems like it was in the early to mid 80's......I have it written down here somewhere.....

If you come across it let me know. I really want a quick ratio box. I know I can get one from CPP but that's a big expense I can't afford right now. I'd rather wait it out and find one on ebay or buy a remanufactured one to save a hundred. The belt is tight these days.

shrunken66stroker · 07-09-2009, 12:35 AM

Hey Stroker,

I believe you need to be sure that your box is for a C10.

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

07-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Power Steering Gear Box Advantages Hey Stroker, I believe you need to be sure that your box is for a C10. The hydraulic pressure applied depends on the stiffness of a torsion rod in the box. On another thread recently a guy was complaining of the steering being too light and his box was from a C20. So I think it had a weaker torsion rod. I have a later 80's metric box I have ready to go on but haven't tried it yet. Funny, I never thought the truck was hard to steer back in the 60's. Good luck, TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

07-08-2009, 11:46 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Power Steering Gear Box Advantages Around '80-'81 was when they changed to metric fittings in the boxes. I don't remember just when the quick ratio boxes were first available, but seems like it was in the early to mid 80's......I have it written down here somewhere..... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 07-08-2009 at 11:46 PM.

07-09-2009, 12:35 AM	#4
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Power Steering Gear Box Advantages Hey Stroker, I believe you need to be sure that your box is for a C10. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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