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**MT65** · 08-22-2021, 07:57 PM

Trying to help a friend put power steering on a 65 K-20—-googled it got nothing but c-10 stuff and not finding anything here…am I just looking in the wrong place, surely it’s been done before…..

**chtr65** · 08-22-2021, 09:31 PM

MT65, I think it's going to depend on the engine type. My 66 K-10 has a 292. I looked into power steering, and it looks like my best chance is going to be the mounting bracket that is custom made and sold by a fellow on eBay. If it's a v8 I think you are going to have more options.

**MT65** · 08-22-2021, 10:07 PM

Planned on Capt Fabs bracket, small block chevy so pump and brackets are easy..which box to use and pitman arm are the big questions, or am I just overthinking it🤔🤔🤔

Justin71105 · 08-23-2021, 12:35 PM

On my 64 C10

I used cpt fab power gearbox bracket, a cardone 27752 gearbox fot 80-96 C10 I believe and a pitman arm I had left over from a 86 C10.

I got the gearbox mainly for the fitting sizes, they match my ls power steering pump so I could use factory lines on it.

**MT65** · 08-23-2021, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin71105

On my 64 C10

I used cpt fab power gearbox bracket, a cardone 27752 gearbox fot 80-96 C10 I believe and a pitman arm I had left over from a 86 C10.

I got the gearbox mainly for the fitting sizes, they match my ls power steering pump so I could use factory lines on it.

Thanks for the information, I never worry about fittings as I get adapters and make it all #6jic, go to the local hydraulics shop and get my lines built….

Justin71105 · 08-23-2021, 05:33 PM

Was going to have mine made as well, but decided I wanted to be able to get a new line from any auto parts store if I ever needed one. Was able to use lines from the same model truck my gearbox came out of.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-23-2021, 12:53 PM

Will the truck being a 4x4 require the use of a later year K10 gear?

I have zero personal experience with K10s, so I don't know if the gearboxes are different or not

**MT65** · 08-23-2021, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Will the truck being a 4x4 require the use of a later year K10 gear?

I have zero personal experience with K10s, so I don't know if the gearboxes are different or not

Not sure at the moment, with the part numbers that just got posted, I think it will work great, found some stuff in the FAQ segment last night, and with all the information, it’s getting easier, at least in my mind. Maybe have to make a few parts, but thats what this hobby is all about…

**The Rocknrod** · 08-23-2021, 02:29 PM

There is a couple of members here doing it. Raylube for one - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=K10
And I'm not sure how far aotte1 is on his project - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=K10&page=16

08-22-2021, 07:57 PM	#1
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Power steering Trying to help a friend put power steering on a 65 K-20—-googled it got nothing but c-10 stuff and not finding anything here…am I just looking in the wrong place, surely it’s been done before…..

08-22-2021, 09:31 PM	#2
chtr65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lewisberry, Pa. Posts: 544	Re: Power steering MT65, I think it's going to depend on the engine type. My 66 K-10 has a 292. I looked into power steering, and it looks like my best chance is going to be the mounting bracket that is custom made and sold by a fellow on eBay. If it's a v8 I think you are going to have more options.

08-22-2021, 10:07 PM	#3
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: Power steering Planned on Capt Fabs bracket, small block chevy so pump and brackets are easy..which box to use and pitman arm are the big questions, or am I just overthinking it🤔🤔🤔

08-23-2021, 12:35 PM	#4
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Power steering On my 64 C10 I used cpt fab power gearbox bracket, a cardone 27752 gearbox fot 80-96 C10 I believe and a pitman arm I had left over from a 86 C10. I got the gearbox mainly for the fitting sizes, they match my ls power steering pump so I could use factory lines on it. __________________ 1964 C10 Rusto-mod 5.3L - L59 Last edited by Justin71105; 08-23-2021 at 01:45 PM.

08-23-2021, 12:53 PM	#7
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Power steering Will the truck being a 4x4 require the use of a later year K10 gear? I have zero personal experience with K10s, so I don't know if the gearboxes are different or not __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-23-2021, 05:33 PM	#6
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Power steering Was going to have mine made as well, but decided I wanted to be able to get a new line from any auto parts store if I ever needed one. Was able to use lines from the same model truck my gearbox came out of. __________________ 1964 C10 Rusto-mod 5.3L - L59

08-23-2021, 02:29 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering There is a couple of members here doing it. Raylube for one - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=K10 And I'm not sure how far aotte1 is on his project - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=K10&page=16 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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