Help..power steering on a 56?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hottrucks · 09-20-2010, 01:40 PM

the truck I'm working on is for an older gentalman and the old manual steering is getting a bit much for him...I'm open to kits or retro fits

thanx
Jeff

55dude · 09-21-2010, 02:29 AM

toyota 4x4 power box off the straight axle trucks 79'-85'.

Hottrucks · 09-21-2010, 06:58 AM

yea I know I did that with a straight Axle ford before...any other options?

55dude · 09-21-2010, 02:07 PM

how did the conversion on the ford work? what year?

Hottrucks · 09-21-2010, 03:55 PM

I have done it on 2 different trucks one was a 54 ford 2 wheel drive and the other is a 66 4X4...both worked flaw less...theres a company that make the new drag link on the box so its a bolt in deal on that end only issue is having to cut the column and add a hind joint to mate up to the box....if you use the ford PS pump you need to add a presure reduser chevy pumps are fine

Hottrucks · 09-21-2010, 04:04 PM

heres a link that may help
http://www.f100central.com/steering.html

Russell Ashley · 09-21-2010, 05:23 PM

The only other p/s kit option that I'm aware of is the later Chevy box that mounts outside the frame. Here's a link to a build with a good picture of it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373616

This is not my truck but I have the same kit on mine. This one will also require steering column mods and two Borgeson or similar joints. I have Corvette 8 inch wheels with 235/75/15 tires and they don't rub, but some wheel/tire combo's would.

drummin89 · 09-21-2010, 07:38 PM

also what engine does he have in his truck?

Hottrucks · 09-21-2010, 08:57 PM

I 6 its the 251

55dude · 09-22-2010, 03:23 AM

the reason i lean towards the toyota box is i have seen the chevy conversion and the tire rubbed on the box so that limits your wheel and tire selection with box hanging off outside of frame.

drummin89 · 09-22-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I 6 its the 251

I take it you mean 261 I6. If so that creates another whole problem. Let me know what it is as I have a solution if your interested.

Hottrucks · 09-23-2010, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drummin89

I take it you mean 261 I6. If so that creates another whole problem. Let me know what it is as I have a solution if your interested.

yea thats what I meant...the days are running together for me
I'm intrested

Jeff

09-20-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Help..power steering on a 56?? the truck I'm working on is for an older gentalman and the old manual steering is getting a bit much for him...I'm open to kits or retro fits thanx Jeff __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-21-2010, 02:29 AM	#2
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? toyota 4x4 power box off the straight axle trucks 79'-85'.

09-21-2010, 06:58 AM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? yea I know I did that with a straight Axle ford before...any other options? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-21-2010, 02:07 PM	#4
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? how did the conversion on the ford work? what year?

09-21-2010, 03:55 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? I have done it on 2 different trucks one was a 54 ford 2 wheel drive and the other is a 66 4X4...both worked flaw less...theres a company that make the new drag link on the box so its a bolt in deal on that end only issue is having to cut the column and add a hind joint to mate up to the box....if you use the ford PS pump you need to add a presure reduser chevy pumps are fine

09-21-2010, 04:04 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? heres a link that may help http://www.f100central.com/steering.html __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-21-2010, 05:23 PM	#7
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? The only other p/s kit option that I'm aware of is the later Chevy box that mounts outside the frame. Here's a link to a build with a good picture of it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373616 This is not my truck but I have the same kit on mine. This one will also require steering column mods and two Borgeson or similar joints. I have Corvette 8 inch wheels with 235/75/15 tires and they don't rub, but some wheel/tire combo's would.

09-21-2010, 07:38 PM	#8
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? also what engine does he have in his truck? __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600

09-21-2010, 08:57 PM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? I 6 its the 251 __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-22-2010, 03:23 AM	#10
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Help..power steering on a 56?? the reason i lean towards the toyota box is i have seen the chevy conversion and the tire rubbed on the box so that limits your wheel and tire selection with box hanging off outside of frame.



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