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robby · 07-11-2003, 11:12 PM

How hard is it to put on power steering on this year truck? I don't have one but I could probably get one cheap around here. Really don't want to drive a truck without it.
Thanks

Chevyboy1962 · 07-12-2003, 03:52 AM

Hi Robby,
What i've been hearing guys using on there '60-'66 trucks sbc's is a Rez kit, that uses a '73-'87 powersteering pump, and power steering steering box.
David

Iron-Butt · 07-28-2003, 02:48 AM

I used the rez kit and steering box. It works great.

robby · 07-28-2003, 09:08 PM

so if you use the box and pump what is left for the rez? What is rez?

fatboy63k10 · 07-30-2003, 02:42 PM

This article should answer your questions about the Rez kit. This is the safe way to adapt pwr steering to your truck. Check it out.
http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm

your other options for the shaft would be to purchase a shortened steering shaft from chevy duty, or purchase Borgeson u-joints/dampner and install with a DD shaft.
If you have thoughts of installing a later model tilt column, now is the time.
BTW- If your truck is auto 79-81 Chevy/GMC Vans have a good canidate because they also still have their ignition switch in the dash instead of the column...if you have a manual trans, then you'll need to look for something else.

Shorty Cox · 07-31-2003, 10:07 PM

It is so easy to convert to power steering on a 60-66 truck. I didn't use a kit, just spent $160.00 for a steering box and pump off a '85 chevy truck and 2 hours later, I had power steering on my '64. It is not a bolt on, but almost. You do have to fabracate a bracket, but it is so easy. You also want to get the rag joint and lower protion of the steering shaft from the doner truck. If you use a '86 steering box, be careful to get the box and pump from the same doner truck. Why? At some time during the '86 year, chevy changed from standard to metric threads.

I wish I had photographed the conversion, but it all went so quick and easy I didn't see a need.

If you wish more detail, I can give it.

Shorty

Shorty Cox · 07-31-2003, 10:13 PM

PS, I used my stock steering column and steering wheel as i wanted to retain the original look.

xextr3m3 · 08-21-2003, 09:31 PM

I was looking my current box on the truck and it looks that same as the power assist boxes.

I was just thinking of grabbing a saginaw pump and box w/lines, fab a braket and be done.

How well do the steering shaft and newer style boxes (late 70's) line up as far as holes and such???

07-11-2003, 11:12 PM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	power steering? How hard is it to put on power steering on this year truck? I don't have one but I could probably get one cheap around here. Really don't want to drive a truck without it. Thanks __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-12-2003, 03:52 AM	#2
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Hi Robby, What i've been hearing guys using on there '60-'66 trucks sbc's is a Rez kit, that uses a '73-'87 powersteering pump, and power steering steering box. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

07-28-2003, 02:48 AM	#3
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	I used the rez kit and steering box. It works great. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-28-2003, 09:08 PM	#4
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	so if you use the box and pump what is left for the rez? What is rez? __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

07-30-2003, 02:42 PM	#5
fatboy63k10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 33	This article should answer your questions about the Rez kit. This is the safe way to adapt pwr steering to your truck. Check it out. http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm your other options for the shaft would be to purchase a shortened steering shaft from chevy duty, or purchase Borgeson u-joints/dampner and install with a DD shaft. If you have thoughts of installing a later model tilt column, now is the time. BTW- If your truck is auto 79-81 Chevy/GMC Vans have a good canidate because they also still have their ignition switch in the dash instead of the column...if you have a manual trans, then you'll need to look for something else. Last edited by fatboy63k10; 07-30-2003 at 03:09 PM.

07-31-2003, 10:07 PM	#6
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	It is so easy to convert to power steering on a 60-66 truck. I didn't use a kit, just spent $160.00 for a steering box and pump off a '85 chevy truck and 2 hours later, I had power steering on my '64. It is not a bolt on, but almost. You do have to fabracate a bracket, but it is so easy. You also want to get the rag joint and lower protion of the steering shaft from the doner truck. If you use a '86 steering box, be careful to get the box and pump from the same doner truck. Why? At some time during the '86 year, chevy changed from standard to metric threads. I wish I had photographed the conversion, but it all went so quick and easy I didn't see a need. If you wish more detail, I can give it. Shorty

07-31-2003, 10:13 PM	#7
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	PS, I used my stock steering column and steering wheel as i wanted to retain the original look.

08-21-2003, 09:31 PM	#8
xextr3m3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 96	I was looking my current box on the truck and it looks that same as the power assist boxes. I was just thinking of grabbing a saginaw pump and box w/lines, fab a braket and be done. How well do the steering shaft and newer style boxes (late 70's) line up as far as holes and such??? __________________ 62 c10 short fleet 350/350 dropped 87 toy: SAS 35" MT/R's, 5.29's, detroit rear, exocage



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