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tmad · 08-11-2004, 05:45 AM

OK guys it's time to do this!!!!! Can someone tell me who makes or sells a power steering conversion kit for my 1967 2wd lwb. And I know some of you have done this so any thing you can share would be a big help.I gotta get this done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZOOMY · 08-11-2004, 06:55 AM

I think the true '67 PS had a ram system, similar to the corvette. My '67 has a transplanted pump & box from a later year. I have a complete changover "kit" from a '72 for $115 shipped if you're interested......Zoomy

Ozark Tim · 08-11-2004, 10:43 AM

The last response is correct. The original power steering system on 67 pick up's was unique to that year only. The system was almost identical to the slave cylinder style power steering on corvettes up till 83 or so. I have actually rebuilt 67 slave cylinders with corvette rebuild kits, but the esiest retro would be to go with 68-72 style pump & gear.

**passthebuck** · 08-11-2004, 11:13 PM

I have the same strong-arm steering & I too have been looking at this problem. Check out these links:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=94960

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=100158

Longhorn Man · 08-11-2004, 11:16 PM

Didn't 68 have the ram set up also?

**Joesjunk** · 08-12-2004, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Didn't 68 have the ram set up also?

Sometime in the 68 model year they changed the P/S system. I have seen 68's with both types of P/S systems.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-14-2004, 05:22 PM

I had a '67 K/10 4x4 Suburban that I tried putting a '69 PS set up on. Ran into big problems. Steering geometry was AFU: I had to start my left turns from the middle lane or I'd wind up on the sidewalk. Right turns were a little easier, but it was like docking the Queen Mary to parralel park. Also the PS gear was really strong and I broke a couple of 1/2" frame mounting bolts when there was more force than travel. Also shifted spring perch on drivers side. Didn't know about the Corvette trick at the time. Finally went back to Armstrong System, but since we had to cut and weld the original draglink, the geometry was never the same. Bought a '75 Dana 44 front axle so I could switch to later style PS system and also have power disc brakes. Project is down awaiting more cash.

Longhorn Man · 08-14-2004, 11:03 PM

'68OrangeSunshine, the problem you most likely had was there was supposed to be a dimple in the frame for the later power steering box, and yours was probably installed with spacers or shims to make it bolt up. This places center, a little off center on the gear, and causes all kinds of problems. It also sounds like you used a later box with the variable rate gear which would make things worse.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-15-2004, 02:37 AM

The gear box came off a '69 GMC c/1500 panel that a guy was parting out. The pump assy was a later model as they were reputedly more reliable. [Of course just because it came off a '69 doesn't mean it's actually that vintage.] We did use a lot of shims. This occurred a couple of years before I found this board. Which has become an addiction in itself. I just know that '67 is a trouble year for PS, especially in a 4x4.

08-11-2004, 05:45 AM	#1
tmad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: youngsville pa Posts: 166	1967 power steering kit? OK guys it's time to do this!!!!! Can someone tell me who makes or sells a power steering conversion kit for my 1967 2wd lwb. And I know some of you have done this so any thing you can share would be a big help.I gotta get this done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-11-2004, 06:55 AM	#2
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	Ps I think the true '67 PS had a ram system, similar to the corvette. My '67 has a transplanted pump & box from a later year. I have a complete changover "kit" from a '72 for $115 shipped if you're interested......Zoomy

08-11-2004, 10:43 AM	#3
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Ozark Tim The last response is correct. The original power steering system on 67 pick up's was unique to that year only. The system was almost identical to the slave cylinder style power steering on corvettes up till 83 or so. I have actually rebuilt 67 slave cylinders with corvette rebuild kits, but the esiest retro would be to go with 68-72 style pump & gear.

08-11-2004, 11:13 PM	#4
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I have the same strong-arm steering & I too have been looking at this problem. Check out these links: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=94960 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=100158 __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-14-2004, 05:22 PM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,346	I had a '67 K/10 4x4 Suburban that I tried putting a '69 PS set up on. Ran into big problems. Steering geometry was AFU: I had to start my left turns from the middle lane or I'd wind up on the sidewalk. Right turns were a little easier, but it was like docking the Queen Mary to parralel park. Also the PS gear was really strong and I broke a couple of 1/2" frame mounting bolts when there was more force than travel. Also shifted spring perch on drivers side. Didn't know about the Corvette trick at the time. Finally went back to Armstrong System, but since we had to cut and weld the original draglink, the geometry was never the same. Bought a '75 Dana 44 front axle so I could switch to later style PS system and also have power disc brakes. Project is down awaiting more cash. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-11-2004, 11:16 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Didn't 68 have the ram set up also?

08-14-2004, 11:03 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	'68OrangeSunshine, the problem you most likely had was there was supposed to be a dimple in the frame for the later power steering box, and yours was probably installed with spacers or shims to make it bolt up. This places center, a little off center on the gear, and causes all kinds of problems. It also sounds like you used a later box with the variable rate gear which would make things worse.

08-15-2004, 02:37 AM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,346	The gear box came off a '69 GMC c/1500 panel that a guy was parting out. The pump assy was a later model as they were reputedly more reliable. [Of course just because it came off a '69 doesn't mean it's actually that vintage.] We did use a lot of shims. This occurred a couple of years before I found this board. Which has become an addiction in itself. I just know that '67 is a trouble year for PS, especially in a 4x4. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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