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10-22-2012, 06:57 PM
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which front end?
I am restoring a 65 chevy c 10. Someone has put a different front end under the truck with disk brakes and 5 lugs. I dont know if it is pre 73 or after 73. The reason I need to know is because it does not have a steering box and I need to know which steering box I need. Here are some pictures.
 
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10-22-2012, 08:10 PM
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Re: which front end?
I dont know if Id get hung up on what steering box you need. I have a 80's era power steering box on my 61 and it works great.
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10-23-2012, 12:56 AM
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Re: which front end?
That is a '73-'87 front suspension. You don't have to know exactly what year your suspension is to be able to convert to power steering. All the '68-'87 truck power steering boxes mount the same. The one difference is the style of hose fittings changed in 1980 from SAE to Metric with an O-ring. With that consideration, it simplifies the installation if you get a steering box and steering pump with the same style of fittings.
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10-23-2012, 08:14 AM
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Re: which front end?
Thanks for the replys. So now I am going to be on the hunt for a 73 up steering box and pump.
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10-23-2012, 08:44 AM
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Re: which front end?
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Go later model, the ratio of the gear boxes is different ,,,,,,you can use one from a pick up truck from 73-1987 but you can also use one from a 73 to 1991 suburban..........the later suburban gearboxes are quicker........than the mid 70's boxes do not know the exact time for ratio changes. |
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10-23-2012, 06:48 PM
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Re: which front end?
Will the steering column I have work with no mods.
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10-24-2012, 01:06 AM
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60-66 Nut
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Re: which front end?
Your original steering column shaft will have to be shortened when you convert to power steering.
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