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k5bucket_o_rust · 10-30-2003, 04:02 PM

I was wondering from people out there who have converted from manual steering to power steering how hard is the conversion. My 72 blazer is hard to steer from a stop with those 33" tires and I was wondering if adding power steering would be a real diffcult task. Also do they sell a conversion kit that makes this process easier then locating indivdual parts?

Thanks, Rick

67cst · 10-30-2003, 04:14 PM

72? maybe im wrong but doesnt ps start in 71?

k5bucket_o_rust · 10-30-2003, 04:15 PM

Not all trucks after 71 came with power steering.

**CPNE** · 10-30-2003, 04:35 PM

Your best bet is to find a complete donor. Anything before 80 or 81 is best. Make sure you grab all pulleys and accessory brackets too. If it's a 73-up donor, you'll have to change the water pump over to the long waterpump to make everything work. If it's a 69-72 donor, you only need the pump/brackets and the lower crank pulleys.

FYI, 4x4 and 2wd PS boxes are not interchangeable but the pulleys, pumps, and accessory brackets are.

10-30-2003, 04:02 PM	#1
k5bucket_o_rust Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 48	How difficult is this? I was wondering from people out there who have converted from manual steering to power steering how hard is the conversion. My 72 blazer is hard to steer from a stop with those 33" tires and I was wondering if adding power steering would be a real diffcult task. Also do they sell a conversion kit that makes this process easier then locating indivdual parts? Thanks, Rick __________________ 1972 k5 blazer 1969 Camaro 1955 Chevy 210 2 dr post 1985 Toyota SR5 4X4 1997 4 letter F word Explo(x)der

10-30-2003, 04:14 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	72? maybe im wrong but doesnt ps start in 71? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-30-2003, 04:15 PM	#3
k5bucket_o_rust Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 48	Not all trucks after 71 came with power steering. __________________ 1972 k5 blazer 1969 Camaro 1955 Chevy 210 2 dr post 1985 Toyota SR5 4X4 1997 4 letter F word Explo(x)der

10-30-2003, 04:35 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Your best bet is to find a complete donor. Anything before 80 or 81 is best. Make sure you grab all pulleys and accessory brackets too. If it's a 73-up donor, you'll have to change the water pump over to the long waterpump to make everything work. If it's a 69-72 donor, you only need the pump/brackets and the lower crank pulleys. FYI, 4x4 and 2wd PS boxes are not interchangeable but the pulleys, pumps, and accessory brackets are. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all



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