Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 08-17-2007, 01:06 PM

Everything looks the same, but I can't really tell?

Anyone know for sure?

I'm up in NY for a couple days and my grandpa's old 72 1 ton is TOTALLY stripped except for a totally rotten body, blown engine and a complete unmolested powersteering set-up that only has 57K original miles on it.

Would this system fit on my 67? I know I'll have to dimple my frame. My motor also has the swp stuff on it now.

Thanks

Bob Moore · 08-17-2007, 01:31 PM

Give it a try. How long to remove it - about 1/2 to 1 hour? Not positive but it should be the same. Pitman arm may or may not fit the center link. Try to get the center link if you can.

**Palf70Step** · 08-17-2007, 02:05 PM

I'm pretty sure they are, but you'll need the pitman arm, rag joint.

Matter of fact, isn't the 67 a one piece column? You might want to grab the intermediate shaft (or what ever it is called).

I am pretty sure the center link works interchangably for any of the 1 ton and below power or not models.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-17-2007, 03:29 PM

I got it all off. Everything came off easy because it was covered in oil! I took the pitman arm off with it.

My truck actually has a complete '71 disk suspension under it (center link and all) and I installed the column out of the same '72 truck many years ago...

soooo, I should be good to go?

It will probably be a year or two until I can get to the install, but I have everything I need now, and you can't beat FREE

If anyone else knows why it wouldn't fit or anything else I would need, feel free to post it

**John Fabris** · 08-17-2007, 04:33 PM

A rought search of Kragen auto parts shows the same partnumbers for a 71 1/2 and a 71 one ton. So I imagine that it should work. I would expect that the pitman arm on the one ton would be different though.... (meaning that you would need to reuse your 1/2 ton pitman)

67ChevyRedneck · 08-17-2007, 09:52 PM

Sounds good to me!

Thanks for looking that up!

I'll measure it when I get home, but from just looking at the power steering box it looks exactly like a 1/2 ton one, but the pitman arm appears to be a bit beefier... but I won't know for sure until I get home and can look at 'em together.

08-17-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? Everything looks the same, but I can't really tell? Anyone know for sure? I'm up in NY for a couple days and my grandpa's old 72 1 ton is TOTALLY stripped except for a totally rotten body, blown engine and a complete unmolested powersteering set-up that only has 57K original miles on it. Would this system fit on my 67? I know I'll have to dimple my frame. My motor also has the swp stuff on it now. Thanks __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-17-2007, 01:31 PM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? Give it a try. How long to remove it - about 1/2 to 1 hour? Not positive but it should be the same. Pitman arm may or may not fit the center link. Try to get the center link if you can. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

08-17-2007, 02:05 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? I'm pretty sure they are, but you'll need the pitman arm, rag joint. Matter of fact, isn't the 67 a one piece column? You might want to grab the intermediate shaft (or what ever it is called). I am pretty sure the center link works interchangably for any of the 1 ton and below power or not models. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-17-2007, 03:29 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? I got it all off. Everything came off easy because it was covered in oil! I took the pitman arm off with it. My truck actually has a complete '71 disk suspension under it (center link and all) and I installed the column out of the same '72 truck many years ago... soooo, I should be good to go? It will probably be a year or two until I can get to the install, but I have everything I need now, and you can't beat FREE If anyone else knows why it wouldn't fit or anything else I would need, feel free to post it __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-17-2007, 04:33 PM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? A rought search of Kragen auto parts shows the same partnumbers for a 71 1/2 and a 71 one ton. So I imagine that it should work. I would expect that the pitman arm on the one ton would be different though.... (meaning that you would need to reuse your 1/2 ton pitman) __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-17-2007, 09:52 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is a 1 ton steering box the same as a 1/2 ton? Sounds good to me! Thanks for looking that up! I'll measure it when I get home, but from just looking at the power steering box it looks exactly like a 1/2 ton one, but the pitman arm appears to be a bit beefier... but I won't know for sure until I get home and can look at 'em together. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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