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hd74 · 07-25-2009, 07:36 AM

1963 gmc suburan. i have swapped over to disc brakes all ready i used tie rod adapters annd 6 lug calibers and now i want to chang using a power steering box insteed of my now powere assit steering. what all do i need to change out? draglink? or such thanks

**Captainfab** · 07-25-2009, 11:19 PM

You'll need to change the draglink for sure. I'm not sure how your 'tie rod adapters' will fit in there since I don't use them. It will most likely depend on which draglink you switch to. Then of course you will need the power steering box adapter plate and a steering box. If you get a power steering box that is a '69-'79 then it will have the SAE fittings like your current pump does.

hd74 · 07-26-2009, 05:32 PM

which drag links will work? pro`s and con`s thanks

**Captainfab** · 07-26-2009, 11:35 PM

Well considering you've already got the tie rod adapters, you could just switch to a '63-66 drag link for manual steering. If you were to switch to a later model draglink such as a '73-'87 (what I use) then you would have to upgrade to the corresponding inner tie rods. In which case you wouldn't need those tie rod adapters.

70 Suburban · 08-21-2009, 12:32 AM

i would be intrested in the parts you take off...

hd74 · 08-23-2009, 04:02 PM

let me know what you need.i took off everything off today. i have gone to the never style. i suggest you do the same

70 Suburban · 08-23-2009, 04:22 PM

i need it all. sucks but mine was gutted as far as p/s. I had a 65 when i was 15 and drove it im good with my popeye arms... but I want the power assist becaus it came with it and right now its all stock. I ahve (need the parts to it) p/s p/brakes,, a/c. truck.

if you need anything in trade leme know.

07-25-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	power assit to power steering 1963 gmc suburan. i have swapped over to disc brakes all ready i used tie rod adapters annd 6 lug calibers and now i want to chang using a power steering box insteed of my now powere assit steering. what all do i need to change out? draglink? or such thanks

07-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: power assit to power steering You'll need to change the draglink for sure. I'm not sure how your 'tie rod adapters' will fit in there since I don't use them. It will most likely depend on which draglink you switch to. Then of course you will need the power steering box adapter plate and a steering box. If you get a power steering box that is a '69-'79 then it will have the SAE fittings like your current pump does. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-26-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	Re: power assit to power steering which drag links will work? pro`s and con`s thanks

07-26-2009, 11:35 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: power assit to power steering Well considering you've already got the tie rod adapters, you could just switch to a '63-66 drag link for manual steering. If you were to switch to a later model draglink such as a '73-'87 (what I use) then you would have to upgrade to the corresponding inner tie rods. In which case you wouldn't need those tie rod adapters. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-21-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: power assit to power steering i would be intrested in the parts you take off... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

08-23-2009, 04:02 PM	#6
hd74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: shellman bluff,ga Posts: 250	Re: power assit to power steering let me know what you need.i took off everything off today. i have gone to the never style. i suggest you do the same

08-23-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: power assit to power steering i need it all. sucks but mine was gutted as far as p/s. I had a 65 when i was 15 and drove it im good with my popeye arms... but I want the power assist becaus it came with it and right now its all stock. I ahve (need the parts to it) p/s p/brakes,, a/c. truck. if you need anything in trade leme know. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F*D the wife drive...(cant fix women) Last edited by 70 Suburban; 08-23-2009 at 04:22 PM.*

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