Power steerig conversion 4x4 Jimmy 71 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

charles oliver · 12-13-2003, 05:00 PM

Does the 4X4 71 Jimmy need different parts to convert it to power steering than a 4x2 C10 ?
If So can anyone tell me what works and maybe does anybody have all the necessary parts, in excellent working condition of course.

I am looking at purchasing one and would like to know !

Thanks
Charlie
ceoliver@fuse.net

LeRoy · 12-13-2003, 07:04 PM

The 2wd box is different so you'll need a 4wd box and lines. The pump and brackets are the same

charles oliver · 12-15-2003, 06:12 PM

I am going to convert a 1971 Jimmy 4x4 to Power Steering.
Could someone please tell me what parts will fit properly.
Thanks
Charlie

chiphayes · 12-15-2003, 09:24 PM

i would stay with an 73 thru 88 4x4 gearbox,be sure it still has the pitman arm on it,and get the pump and hoses. it will bolt right on with no drilling.be sure you know if you have the short or long water pump and get the stuff off the same.

LeRoy · 12-15-2003, 10:11 PM

chiphayes is right but they changed the type of hose fittings somewhere in the 80's. It's still a bolt on though. Also you can get the box of any Sub, truck 1/2 ton-3/4 ton, Blazer whatever, they're all the same

earl87gta · 12-16-2003, 03:08 AM

I have a box off a 72 blazer I will sell you it work good I went to cross over steering and had to use the 2wd box.
Earl

Dean · 12-16-2003, 10:54 AM

I have a parts 72 4x4 Jimmy that has everything you need on it to convert to PS plus lots of other spare parts. I'm in Cincy. Just a thought.

charles oliver · 12-16-2003, 08:12 PM

Please give me a call or leave me your number.
Thanks
Charlie
ceoliver@fuse.net
513-367-0737

Huck · 12-17-2003, 07:19 PM

Charlie, any 68 and up thru the 70's 4x4 PS setup will work. I would not buy piece parts but get a complete setup with hoses brackets pulley etc. And make sure the seller guarantees it not to leak, bind etc. It will be a direct bolt up> I had planned to convert that Jimmy to PS but never got around to it. Nice to hear it will stay in the "Family". Huck

charles oliver · 12-17-2003, 07:22 PM

Huck, Thanks for the info. Do you know if I will have to change the Center Link or some say Drag Link? I know I had to do that on the 68 C10 when I converted it.

Thanks
Charlie

12-13-2003, 05:00 PM	#1
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	Power steerig conversion 4x4 Jimmy 71 Does the 4X4 71 Jimmy need different parts to convert it to power steering than a 4x2 C10 ? If So can anyone tell me what works and maybe does anybody have all the necessary parts, in excellent working condition of course. I am looking at purchasing one and would like to know ! Thanks Charlie ceoliver@fuse.net

12-13-2003, 07:04 PM	#2
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	The 2wd box is different so you'll need a 4wd box and lines. The pump and brackets are the same __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

12-15-2003, 06:12 PM	#3
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	Power Steering Conversion I am going to convert a 1971 Jimmy 4x4 to Power Steering. Could someone please tell me what parts will fit properly. Thanks Charlie

12-15-2003, 10:11 PM	#5
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	chiphayes is right but they changed the type of hose fittings somewhere in the 80's. It's still a bolt on though. Also you can get the box of any Sub, truck 1/2 ton-3/4 ton, Blazer whatever, they're all the same __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

12-16-2003, 03:08 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	I have a box off a 72 blazer I will sell you it work good I went to cross over steering and had to use the 2wd box. Earl __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

12-15-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	i would stay with an 73 thru 88 4x4 gearbox,be sure it still has the pitman arm on it,and get the pump and hoses. it will bolt right on with no drilling.be sure you know if you have the short or long water pump and get the stuff off the same.

12-16-2003, 10:54 AM	#7
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I have a parts 72 4x4 Jimmy that has everything you need on it to convert to PS plus lots of other spare parts. I'm in Cincy. Just a thought.

12-16-2003, 08:12 PM	#8
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	72 4x4 Power Steering Please give me a call or leave me your number. Thanks Charlie ceoliver@fuse.net 513-367-0737

12-17-2003, 07:19 PM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Charlie, any 68 and up thru the 70's 4x4 PS setup will work. I would not buy piece parts but get a complete setup with hoses brackets pulley etc. And make sure the seller guarantees it not to leak, bind etc. It will be a direct bolt up> I had planned to convert that Jimmy to PS but never got around to it. Nice to hear it will stay in the "Family". Huck

12-17-2003, 07:22 PM	#10
charles oliver 68 camtruck Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Harrison, Ohio USA Posts: 233	Power Steering 71 Jimmy Huck, Thanks for the info. Do you know if I will have to change the Center Link or some say Drag Link? I know I had to do that on the 68 C10 when I converted it. Thanks Charlie



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