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1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 01:39 PM

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Hey guys

I am back after a 5 year setback and starting to get the 65 back together.

I have a steering box # 5686815

I am no expert but the connections look like flare type connections on the box

Can someone please verify.

Also.. What year trucks do I search for in order to get the hoses with flare type ends? I am in the middle of ordering parts from Rock Auto and luckily checked before ordering hoses for an 85 C10 which have o-ring connectors at the box end.

Thanks!!

**PGSigns** · 08-31-2017, 01:50 PM

They look like the standard inverted flair that is on the lines from the pump. Good to see you are back at getting your truck done.
Jimmy

1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

They look like the standard inverted flair that is on the lines from the pump. Good to see you are back at getting your truck done.
Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-31-2017, 01:59 PM

The exact same on I have, it is indeed inverted flare. Hard to find newly rebuilt ones here at Orielly or Auto-Zone but online - easy.
Welcome back and good luck on the truck.

1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 02:04 PM

Found this Steering Box in the shed, its the newer style with O-Ring connections and also has quick turn ratio 3.25 on it.

Glad I held on to it.

Do you guys know if I can swap out the pitman arms as shown and use this pump instead or just stay with the steering box that is on the frame now??

1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The exact same on I have, it is indeed inverted flare. Hard to find newly rebuilt ones here at Orielly or Auto-Zone but online - easy.
Welcome back and good luck on the truck.

Thanks Buddy, stay dry over there in Texas!
I hope to be moving over there soon !

**The Rocknrod** · 08-31-2017, 02:13 PM

I'd stay with the "type" of gear that's on the truck - https://westernchassisinc.com/Power-...ar-Box-Rubber/
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Hose&_sacat=0
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...sure+hose,7320
But there are options with an adapter set - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-925122
http://www.autozone.com/fittings-and...dapter-fitting

1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'd stay with the "type" of gear that's on the truck - https://westernchassisinc.com/Power-...ar-Box-Rubber/
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Hose&_sacat=0
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...sure+hose,7320
But there are options with an adapter set - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-925122
http://www.autozone.com/fittings-and...dapter-fitting

EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED

Thanks again Rod!!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-31-2017, 02:37 PM

Glad I could be sober enough to help.

**Captainfab** · 08-31-2017, 11:43 PM

You have one that is a 2wd version and one that is the 4wd version. The sector shafts are different between the two and the pitman arms do not interchange. Otherwise the steering boxes are identical.

1BAD65 · 08-31-2017, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

You have one that is a 2wd version and one that is the 4wd version. The sector shafts are different between the two and the pitman arms do not interchange. Otherwise the steering boxes are identical.

CaptainFab!! How are you sir! I was just checking out your rear disc brake set up earlier today, very nice !!

Thanks for the heads up on the steering box, gonna stick with the one already on the frame that has the flared connections.

Did you notice your adapter in the pic? I also have your brake booster adapter as well.

**Captainfab** · 08-31-2017, 11:55 PM

I am doing ok, still working 80 hrs/7 days a week.

Let me know which rear disc brackets you are interested in. Sometimes these parts sell faster than I can have the parts laser cut. So sometimes there is a little wait for more parts to be laser cut.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BAD65

CaptainFab!! How are you sir! I was just checking out your rear disc brake set up earlier today, very nice !!

Thanks for the heads up on the steering box, gonna stick with the one already on the frame that has the flared connections.

Did you notice your adapter in the pic? I also have your brake booster adapter as well.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-01-2017, 02:42 PM

I found one after conducting a search that I haven't seen before and they say it fits:
https://oreillyauto.com/search/1969/...rwd?q=502-0109
When I run the old part number on my old box (like yours) through my local store they say they cant get it, but when I run this part # they say they can get it.

08-31-2017, 01:39 PM	#1
1BAD65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Madera,CA Posts: 111	Power steering box 5686815 help CHECK OUT Post #5 Hey guys I am back after a 5 year setback and starting to get the 65 back together. I have a steering box # 5686815 I am no expert but the connections look like flare type connections on the box Can someone please verify. Also.. What year trucks do I search for in order to get the hoses with flare type ends? I am in the middle of ordering parts from Rock Auto and luckily checked before ordering hoses for an 85 C10 which have o-ring connectors at the box end. Thanks!! Last edited by 1BAD65; 08-31-2017 at 02:09 PM.

08-31-2017, 01:50 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help They look like the standard inverted flair that is on the lines from the pump. Good to see you are back at getting your truck done. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-31-2017, 01:59 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help The exact same on I have, it is indeed inverted flare. Hard to find newly rebuilt ones here at Orielly or Auto-Zone but online - easy. Welcome back and good luck on the truck. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-31-2017, 02:13 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help I'd stay with the "type" of gear that's on the truck - https://westernchassisinc.com/Power-...ar-Box-Rubber/ https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+Hose&_sacat=0 http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...sure+hose,7320 But there are options with an adapter set - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-925122 http://www.autozone.com/fittings-and...dapter-fitting __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 08-31-2017 at 02:19 PM.

08-31-2017, 02:37 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help Glad I could be sober enough to help. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-31-2017, 02:04 PM	#5
1BAD65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Madera,CA Posts: 111	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help Found this Steering Box in the shed, its the newer style with O-Ring connections and also has quick turn ratio 3.25 on it. Glad I held on to it. Do you guys know if I can swap out the pitman arms as shown and use this pump instead or just stay with the steering box that is on the frame now?? Last edited by 1BAD65; 08-31-2017 at 02:10 PM.

08-31-2017, 11:43 PM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help You have one that is a 2wd version and one that is the 4wd version. The sector shafts are different between the two and the pitman arms do not interchange. Otherwise the steering boxes are identical. __________________ 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

09-01-2017, 02:42 PM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering box 5686815 help I found one after conducting a search that I haven't seen before and they say it fits: https://oreillyauto.com/search/1969/...rwd?q=502-0109 When I run the old part number on my old box (like yours) through my local store they say they cant get it, but when I run this part # they say they can get it. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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