Power steering swap

[dtkarst]

I'm putting the power steering from my 63 3/4 ton onto my 65 c10 and am wondering what I'll need to do to make it fit right if anything. Seems to be pretty easy to swap out, just didn't know if anyone had done it before or not. Basically I'm just wondering if it will swap straight over? Or if I'll need to do some mods
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[Captainfab]

I have not done what you are asking. You will of course need to use the draglink for the power steering. Consequently, the one thing that may be an issue would be the inner tie rods. The C10 and C20 show as using different tie rods, but I don't know if the taper in the draglink is the same or different. Everything else should bolt right up.

[dtkarst]

I have found, so far, that the only thing I have needed to change is the outter tie rods. I can keep the inners from the 3/4 ton on there and put 1/2 ton tie rod ends on the outsides to make it fit into their spot. I might have to add a hole for the link/bracket on the passenger side of the frame to fit where I need it. Hasnt been to bad so far, just trying to figure out the details. Not sure if its a good idea or not to sway power steering froma 3/4 ton to a half ton, but theres a first time for everything and id like to have a factory set up.

[dtkarst]

Also, does anyone know what motor mount I need to compensate for the power steering pump bracket? It bolts onto two of themotor mount bolts.

[Captainfab]

Just use an original style motor mount. You may have to trim a little as Ron said.

Originally Posted by dtkarst

Also, does anyone know what motor mount I need to compensate for the power steering pump bracket? It bolts onto two of themotor mount bolts.

[padresag]

you may have to trim the mount a little. the rubber around the bolt holes and perhaps a little steel if it upturns at the edge. you improvise
ron

[dtkarst]

Thats what I figured. Wont be too much modification