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Sniper X · 10-26-2011, 11:46 AM

I am sure it has been addressed, but I need to know if my 1974 Chevy C20 can be converted to power steering from manual by just junkyarding pretty much any power set up off of a Chevy or GMC trick. I figure I just need the box, brackets, pump, lines and possibly the part of the column that is under the hood.

lilpoindexter · 10-26-2011, 01:22 PM

You need the pitman arm for a power steering box too, the steering column coupler..I just used a crappy Dorman universal GM pickup truck coupler (about $50), and I had to do a little bit of parts mixing and matching to get it to work, but not much. This is a very worthwhile project, you will really enjoy driving the truck afterward.

Sniper X · 10-26-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

You need the pitman arm for a power steering box too, the steering column coupler..I just used a crappy Dorman universal GM pickup truck coupler (about $50), and I had to do a little bit of parts mixing and matching to get it to work, but not much. This is a very worthwhile project, you will really enjoy driving the truck afterward.

Yeah, plus, my manual box has about a full turn of play right now.

walkerb · 10-26-2011, 01:56 PM

And a power brake pedal assembly

walkerb · 10-26-2011, 02:02 PM

Sorry not paying attention- power steering- duh

Medicine Creek · 10-28-2011, 01:02 PM

this thread is worthless without pics.

10-26-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Manual to power steering I am sure it has been addressed, but I need to know if my 1974 Chevy C20 can be converted to power steering from manual by just junkyarding pretty much any power set up off of a Chevy or GMC trick. I figure I just need the box, brackets, pump, lines and possibly the part of the column that is under the hood.

10-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: Manual to power steering You need the pitman arm for a power steering box too, the steering column coupler..I just used a crappy Dorman universal GM pickup truck coupler (about $50), and I had to do a little bit of parts mixing and matching to get it to work, but not much. This is a very worthwhile project, you will really enjoy driving the truck afterward.

10-26-2011, 01:56 PM	#4
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Manual to power steering And a power brake pedal assembly __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

10-26-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Manual to power steering Sorry not paying attention- power steering- duh __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

10-28-2011, 01:02 PM	#6
Medicine Creek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: McCook, NE Posts: 20	Re: Manual to power steering this thread is worthless without pics.



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