power steering/power brake conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68c10owner · 10-20-2008, 02:08 AM

Hey guys. I`m looking at a 68 that has manual steering. The last 68 I had I converted with parts from a 71 but does it have to come from a 67-72 truck? Will 73-up boxes bolt up to the older frame? Also, will the booser set up from a 73 up bolt on with no issues? I tried the search but it kept freezing on me. Thanks.

PanelDeland · 10-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Crossmemeber and all will swap up to 86.The spindles will swap with the right ball joints.The steering box will work but you need the pitman and idler arm to match.These are the things I remember off the top of my haid.You may need to "Dimple" the frame rail for powersteering.

68c10owner · 10-20-2008, 05:18 PM

I know the crossmembers change out but I don`t have the time or the money for it at this point but definatly in the future. I just want to make driving a little easier if I get this truck. i haven`t heard back from the guy so I hope it isn`t sold yet.

tumbleweed68 · 10-20-2008, 07:59 PM

I am in the same boat. BUT, I have heard that power steering gears from the middle sixties to 76 will fit for sure. I have found a gear out of an eighty half ton that will work also. I am going to use it Because i checked on an extra frame that i have and it will bolt up. The brake booster is a good ? I am still trying to find out what can work. Good Luck

10-20-2008, 02:08 AM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	power steering/power brake conversion Hey guys. I`m looking at a 68 that has manual steering. The last 68 I had I converted with parts from a 71 but does it have to come from a 67-72 truck? Will 73-up boxes bolt up to the older frame? Also, will the booser set up from a 73 up bolt on with no issues? I tried the search but it kept freezing on me. Thanks. __________________ Anthony

10-20-2008, 03:24 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: power steering/power brake conversion Crossmemeber and all will swap up to 86.The spindles will swap with the right ball joints.The steering box will work but you need the pitman and idler arm to match.These are the things I remember off the top of my haid.You may need to "Dimple" the frame rail for powersteering. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 10-20-2008 at 03:25 PM.

10-20-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: power steering/power brake conversion I know the crossmembers change out but I don`t have the time or the money for it at this point but definatly in the future. I just want to make driving a little easier if I get this truck. i haven`t heard back from the guy so I hope it isn`t sold yet. __________________ Anthony

10-20-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
tumbleweed68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colo, Iowa Posts: 41	Re: power steering/power brake conversion I am in the same boat. BUT, I have heard that power steering gears from the middle sixties to 76 will fit for sure. I have found a gear out of an eighty half ton that will work also. I am going to use it Because i checked on an extra frame that i have and it will bolt up. The brake booster is a good ? I am still trying to find out what can work. Good Luck



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