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02-08-2012, 07:02 PM
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Location: Westminster, CO
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Adding power steering?
Is if difficult to add power steering to a 1980 Chevy C10?
Besides buying a steer box & ps pump, what parts will I need to replace for this type of an upgrade? Is it better to go with stock parts or convert to rack & pinion? Thanks |
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02-08-2012, 07:25 PM
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Location: Waynesfield Ohio
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Re: Adding power steering?
I would use stock unless you plan on dragging the frame. You will need a box, pump, brackets for the pump, new belt,the lines, and possibly a new crank pully.
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02-08-2012, 07:51 PM
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Re: Adding power steering?
Does the gearbox bolt up in same holes as the manual box?
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02-08-2012, 07:55 PM
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Re: Adding power steering?
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02-08-2012, 08:00 PM
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Re: Adding power steering?
Sounds like it would be better to wait and buy a different truck that already has PS.
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02-08-2012, 08:08 PM
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Location: Madisonville Tennessee
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Re: Adding power steering?
Its not hard at all. Just changed my 73 to power steering. I went to
pull a part and took all the stuff off one truck. Sold my old stuff on craigs list.
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02-08-2012, 08:12 PM
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Location: Westminster, CO
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Re: Adding power steering?
What did the parts set you back?
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02-08-2012, 08:23 PM
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Location: Madisonville Tennessee
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Re: Adding power steering?
I can't remember now but you can go to pullapart.com and look up
all the prices before you go. You need..pump,box,brackets,hoses,pitman arm & belt Some times you have to change bottom pulleys on crank, I was blessed I didn't have to. Some of these hoses have different size fitting, that's why its best to get it all from the same truck
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