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Old 11-26-2021, 12:36 PM   #1
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Power steering upgrade

Good morning all, I am going to install power steering on my 1965 C10. I'll retain the stock suspension and ride height, has a regular small block 350. it will be a daily driver. I am looking for a company that sells a complete power steering kit with everything I need for the conversion. Also I see there are 2 different steering boxes, standard ratio 16-1 and a quick ratio 14-1. Anyone with experience on this? Thanks for any help, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
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Old 11-26-2021, 01:06 PM   #2
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Re: Power steering upgrade

I'm not into kits. If you do a little research on this forum you can find a list of parts to gather up. Everyone uses parts from square body era trucks and adapters from Captain Fab.
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Old 11-26-2021, 02:09 PM   #3
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Like Big Moe, not sure on kits, Capt Fab does fantastic adapter, enough information on this site to see you through the process
Ratio…I use the 14:1 with power steering, but thats my choice….
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Old 11-26-2021, 02:17 PM   #4
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Re: Power steering upgrade

Performance Online might, I know CPP does.
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Old 11-30-2021, 12:45 AM   #5
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Re: Power steering upgrade

I believe many kits are out there ,POL Ecklers, and CPP sell them.
You can piece together what you need from your local parts house for less money. I used all 1972 C10 parts, pump, hose, steering coupler and gear. As mentioned Capt. Fab sells a top notch adapter to mount the gearbox to your frame, and may even be able to supply you a parts list of what you will need .
Whatever route you decide to take you will only regret not adding it sooner.
Good luck and keep us posted
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Old 11-30-2021, 07:25 AM   #6
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Re: Power steering upgrade

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I believe many kits are out there ,POL Ecklers, and CPP sell them.
You can piece together what you need from your local parts house for less money. I used all 1972 C10 parts, pump, hose, steering coupler and gear. As mentioned Capt. Fab sells a top notch adapter to mount the gearbox to your frame, and may even be able to supply you a parts list of what you will need .
Whatever route you decide to take you will only regret not adding it sooner.
Good luck and keep us posted
Good point and here is his thread - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332923
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Old 12-08-2021, 03:50 PM   #7
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Re: Power steering upgrade

I upgraded last year with a kit from POL. Works great. I went with quick ratio and I think I should have gone with the standard. The quick ratio is a little twitchy. You will end up with old timey 1 finger steering that doesn’t lend itself to a quick ratio.
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Old 12-08-2021, 06:25 PM   #8
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Re: Power steering upgrade

Thanks Pitpig, I have been looking at the CPP power steering conversion kit for my 65 C10 and was thinking about the quicker 14-1 ratio. I may have to reconsider now and think about the 16-1 standard ratio. My truck has the original front suspension and stock ride height. Maybe I can get some more input on the two choices from other members.
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Old 12-08-2021, 06:52 PM   #9
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Re: Power steering upgrade

needs more caster in the front end with power steering. Have a good friend not far from you in Dolores.
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Old 12-08-2021, 07:32 PM   #10
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Re: Power steering upgrade

I went with the quicker box and I like it. My truck also has stock springs (re-pops) and I added a squarebody sway bar with poly bushings. I do a lot of all around driving and I also enjoy some twisty mountain roads and I think it works fine.
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