Installing power steering and disk brakes

[craigg1]

Been looking at a 68 GMC truck that comes with no power steering or brakes. If I purchase im wanting to change over to power steering and disk brakes. Im not a mechanic by any means, so wanting to know how hard of a job it is to achieve both? Also, how hard to switch to 5 lug instead of 6? Is there any specific donor vehicles that would work without issue? Thanks.

[Lou Boffa]

I'm right there with you. As for p/s, lots of more reasonable upgrades than I did, but I love my AGR variable ratio box and pump. Use the search feature--there is a whole library of great info for different year trucks and different engines. I'd read those first, then start asking more questions. That's how I did it. All the info and expertise is right here. Good luck.

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by craigg1

Im not a mechanic by any means, so wanting to know how hard of a job it is to achieve both? Thanks.

If this statement is true and you do not want to attempt the swap-out, my question is...

How much money do you have to spend after the purchase price?
Ask some local shops that do truck work and they'll let you know labor costs.

Bill

[hardwaycooke]

p/s is a breeze. Just get either a donor/rebuilt/new gear box, hoses, pump and pulley. I used all march stuff ad a new box but either way is good...easy job. Pulley alignment may be your hardest part but just keep trying and it'll line up.