Power Steering Conversion for 60-62-answers

[Captainfab]

I don't quite understand how the pitman arm is causing a problem with the power steering pump. The pitman arm should be connected to the steering box and that should be positioned the opposite direction from the front cab mount. What steering box adapter plate are you using? The power steering conversion should work with a factory or original style replacement steering box and pitman arm.

Originally Posted by Saave1960

I have my 1983 c-10 pump mocked up in my 1960 but in order to get the stock 83 pitman lined up the gear box goes so far back that it hits the front left cab mount...is an aftermarket shorter pitman required to make this work?

[DakotaKid]

For you guys that did this conversion, How close does your Centerlink get to the Crossmember? Mine gets really close. like within probably 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Slepysal here are those pics I promised you....

I'm trying to track down exactly what collapsible shaft to use for the 60-62 trucks.

[slepysal]

this is what I did with mine ( I know it is not collapsible) but it should give you an idea .

[Captainfab]

Since your cab is a '65, is your steering column a '60-'62 or a '63-'66?

I have not done this, but I would think that a '73-'87 collapsible steering shaft would work.

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm trying to track down exactly what collapsible shaft to use for the 60-62 trucks.

[LostMy65]

It's presently a 60-62, but I have a 66 th400/th350 column I will be swapping in when I install my th350 tranny.

[aotte1]

Not sure if this helps, some more info.


Just put an colapable Borgeson set-up in 1964 K10, for safety and really tight steering. Used two universal joints and a shaft. Not cheap but works really well. Used original shaft and cut some of it off, plus a little machine work on end connecting to one of the universal joints. This set up gets rid of the rag joint ( much tighter steering). The set-up allowes the steering shaft to be centered in firewall and cab, as the PS conversion moves the connect at the steering box out from the frame some, changing the original alignment of shaft.
Will post more info on parts/ process soon, here are a couple of photos.

Les

[aotte1]

Another photo

[bosephus]

Originally Posted by aotte1

Another photo

That's really slick,I want one! Do you have any part# or links to this?

[demian5]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Slepysal here are those pics I promised you....

Got any better picture of the bracket on the frame before installing the box? And better pictures of the box bolted up? It looks like the top rear bolt bolts the box to the bracket.