Ram steering research
 

I just today bought a new parts truck ('67 C-10) with ram-style power steering. Does anyone have any links concerning this system? Since its been raining like a maddog :confused: and was dark when I got the truck back home, I've yet to even look at it very well. I DID notice that the power steering was whisper light in it's response and I've only seen it a few times in the past few years.

Re: Ram steering research
 

it sounds like you have the only one left that works.

Re: Ram steering research
 

They are few and far between, prone to leaks also. What exactly are you trying to research on it?

Re: Ram steering research
 

I have one on my 67 GMC that still works great. Of course it is now waiting on me to finish the motor and trans swap. I am going with a serpentine belt and newer pump so not sure how that will work with it.

Re: Ram steering research
 

Deciding whether to hang onto it.

Re: Ram steering research
 

As long as it works and it's original why not keep it. I think there are re-build kits for them. It's the same type of system that was used on some early vettes. Does your frame have the dimple for a 68 & up steering box?

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d'know. Bought the thing for the P/S brackets & steering column, for me, and the steering box for a friend's '67 GMC...not much else fits my '68. It was a fluke I even looked under the hood...just got in & drove it home. I'll check it out at lunch tomorrow.

Re: Ram steering research
 

My 67 c10 had the same style ram ps unit, my grandfather bought the truck new in 1967 and had it added on. It always had a problem leaking so when we started the restoration I dimpled the frame and updated to a 1978 ps gear box, works much better no leaks.