69 K/1500 steering box question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob H. · 07-04-2011, 11:29 AM

I just picked up what turned out to be a 69 GMC k/1500. It's rusty, abused and pieced together which makes it just perfect for what I'm doing. I had wanted to convert my one truck with a title to a 4x4 using the best parts from all of them. I had entertained using a 73-87 frame and cutting down to fit, but then found this 69. Now for my question, the steering box seems to be worn pretty badly. I can see the arm coming off the box is indexed differantly than the 2wd boxes I have on my 67 and 70 and 72 trucks. Just curious what junkyard steering boxes will work or if I can possibly use one of my 2wd boxes? My 67 has the hydralic ram power steering. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Here's a pic of the 69 as it sets now.

**jerry moss** · 07-04-2011, 11:54 AM

any 4x4 steering from 69-87 (91 on subs and blazers) will bolt up. you need to match the fittings on the box to your hoses, i'm not sure what year exactly that GM started using metric fittings.

Rob H. · 07-04-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, I was thinking that's the way it was. I'm still in the planning stages of this rebuild and definately want to go with power steering when I start putting it together.

07-04-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	69 K/1500 steering box question I just picked up what turned out to be a 69 GMC k/1500. It's rusty, abused and pieced together which makes it just perfect for what I'm doing. I had wanted to convert my one truck with a title to a 4x4 using the best parts from all of them. I had entertained using a 73-87 frame and cutting down to fit, but then found this 69. Now for my question, the steering box seems to be worn pretty badly. I can see the arm coming off the box is indexed differantly than the 2wd boxes I have on my 67 and 70 and 72 trucks. Just curious what junkyard steering boxes will work or if I can possibly use one of my 2wd boxes? My 67 has the hydralic ram power steering. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Here's a pic of the 69 as it sets now. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-04-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: 69 K/1500 steering box question any 4x4 steering from 69-87 (91 on subs and blazers) will bolt up. you need to match the fittings on the box to your hoses, i'm not sure what year exactly that GM started using metric fittings. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-04-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: 69 K/1500 steering box question Thanks for the quick reply, I was thinking that's the way it was. I'm still in the planning stages of this rebuild and definately want to go with power steering when I start putting it together. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)



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