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daveo68 · 09-05-2007, 07:26 PM

I am inthe process of doing front suspension. Two years ago I converted my truck to power steering and power brakes.(68 C-10).My question is, do I get tie rod sleeve adjusters for power steering or manual?
Thanks,
Dave

72BlckButy · 09-05-2007, 08:56 PM

Someone else can back me up, but I believe that you would use the power steering tie rod sleeve adjusters.

daveo68 · 09-05-2007, 11:19 PM

The adjusting sleeves were not changed when I added power steering. The sleeves are still for manual steering. Would or could this make any difference on steering?

daveo68 · 09-06-2007, 07:32 AM

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68gmsee · 09-06-2007, 08:22 AM

I converted my 68 GMC to p.s. and p.b. some years back. I think the front ends should be the same on both and, if that's the case, I'm not sure why you would need to change anything from what you already have.

Mine has been working well for over 8 years and when I replace my tie rod ends, that's all I'm going to change on mine.

daveo68 · 09-06-2007, 11:53 AM

Thanks a lot, the reason I asked is when I was looking online for some parts they were showing adjuster sleeves for power and manual.The prices for the power steering were a little high I thought.
Dave

09-05-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Rebuilding Front Suspension I am inthe process of doing front suspension. Two years ago I converted my truck to power steering and power brakes.(68 C-10).My question is, do I get tie rod sleeve adjusters for power steering or manual? Thanks, Dave __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

09-05-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Rebuilding Front Suspension Someone else can back me up, but I believe that you would use the power steering tie rod sleeve adjusters. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-05-2007, 11:19 PM	#3
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Rebuilding Front Suspension The adjusting sleeves were not changed when I added power steering. The sleeves are still for manual steering. Would or could this make any difference on steering? __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America Last edited by daveo68; 09-06-2007 at 12:25 AM.

09-06-2007, 07:32 AM	#4
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Rebuilding Front Suspension ttt __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

09-06-2007, 08:22 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Rebuilding Front Suspension I converted my 68 GMC to p.s. and p.b. some years back. I think the front ends should be the same on both and, if that's the case, I'm not sure why you would need to change anything from what you already have. Mine has been working well for over 8 years and when I replace my tie rod ends, that's all I'm going to change on mine.

09-06-2007, 11:53 AM	#6
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Rebuilding Front Suspension Thanks a lot, the reason I asked is when I was looking online for some parts they were showing adjuster sleeves for power and manual.The prices for the power steering were a little high I thought. Dave __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America



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