Need some info on adding PS to 68 K10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 09-09-2011, 10:34 PM

I'm going to look at a 68 swb k10 tomorrow that is basically a plain jane. It currently has no PS or PB. Adding the PB is no problem, but need some info on adding PS.

Assuming is has the frame dimple, what can I use as a donor to get a power steering box from? I have one from a 86 2x4 but know there r differences in the pitman arm.

Can I just put a 4x4 pitman arm on the 2x4 steering box?

If not can I use a steering box from an 86 4x4 3/4 ton, or does it have to come from a 1/2 ton?

Any info is most appreciated.

Thanks guys!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-10-2011, 05:26 AM

A 4x4 pitman arm will not fit a 2wd steering box.

I believe the only issue that you will have with the 86 3/4 ton 4x4 box will be the fittings for the lines.

Jim

**ScottH** · 09-10-2011, 09:10 AM

Thanks Jim, appreciate the info.

09-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Need some info on adding PS to 68 K10 I'm going to look at a 68 swb k10 tomorrow that is basically a plain jane. It currently has no PS or PB. Adding the PB is no problem, but need some info on adding PS. Assuming is has the frame dimple, what can I use as a donor to get a power steering box from? I have one from a 86 2x4 but know there r differences in the pitman arm. Can I just put a 4x4 pitman arm on the 2x4 steering box? If not can I use a steering box from an 86 4x4 3/4 ton, or does it have to come from a 1/2 ton? Any info is most appreciated. Thanks guys! __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

09-10-2011, 05:26 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need some info on adding PS to 68 K10 A 4x4 pitman arm will not fit a 2wd steering box. I believe the only issue that you will have with the 86 3/4 ton 4x4 box will be the fittings for the lines. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-10-2011, 09:10 AM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Re: Need some info on adding PS to 68 K10 Thanks Jim, appreciate the info. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon



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