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Old 02-26-2015, 11:05 AM   #1
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What's needed for a powersteering conversion?
Hey guys, I was hoping you can help me with this...

What parts do I need to convert my 68 to a power steering? I just bought a used powersteering gearbox that came with the pulley. What else do I need and is it pretty hard to do?

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Old 02-26-2015, 11:24 AM   #2
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Hey guys, I was hoping you can help me with this...

What parts do I need to convert my 68 to a power steering? I just bought a used powersteering gearbox that came with the pulley. What else do I need and is it pretty hard to do?

Thanks!
Thinking of doing this for my 67. From what I gather you'll need the pump, gearbox, 2 groove pulley, and a rag joint. If your frame does not have a dimple to accept the gearbox, you either have to add spacers or dimple your frame. I know there are several threads on this topic here somewhere. Good luck.
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Old 02-26-2015, 11:25 AM   #3
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Re: What's needed for a powersteering conversion?
You need the pump, brackets, hoses, steering box, hoses, pulleys. Is it a 6 or an 8?
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Old 02-26-2015, 11:27 AM   #4
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Re: What's needed for a powersteering conversion?
Saclandman beat me to it LOL... Hey saclandman, I have a 67 LWB and a 2002 Tahoe as well!
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Re: What's needed for a powersteering conversion?
Here's a how to thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216886
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Saclandman beat me to it LOL... Hey saclandman, I have a 67 LWB and a 2002 Tahoe as well!
Ever been tempted to drop your Tahoe's 5.3 into your 67 then find a newer 6.0 to drop into your 2002? I have.
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Old 02-26-2015, 11:33 AM   #7
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You need the pump, brackets, hoses, steering box, hoses, pulleys. Is it a 6 or an 8?
It's an 8.
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Ever been tempted to drop your Tahoe's 5.3 into your 67 then find a newer 6.0 to drop into your 2002? I have.
No, I really like my inline 6. People always say "oh look it's still got the straight 6 in it" LOL.
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Nothin' wrong with a 6. Good, dependable engine.
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Re: What's needed for a powersteering conversion?
Guys,,,,question. Should I pull the grill, radiator, fan etc to do this conversion or try to do it with the truck intact? I will have to go from a 2 pulley system to a 3 pulley to accomodate the ps.
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