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8door · 02-09-2005, 06:00 PM

Looking for manual center link to replace ram power steering on my 68.
I believe it should be a 69 or 70 to fit correctly.
Pic shows 21 1/2" between tie rod mount holes.
Anyone in So Cal?
Chris

8door · 02-09-2005, 06:04 PM

Here is pic of ram system that I removed.

Blue_71 · 02-09-2005, 08:27 PM

ive got a 1970 manual steering center link.... $35 obo plus shipping

nartkers · 02-10-2005, 11:18 AM

What is the difference between manual and power centerlinks? Sorry for intruding on the thread...

tmad · 02-10-2005, 12:34 PM

The Ram assist System (Vette style) has the control valve threaded on to the end off the center link, and the pitman arm ball stud is reversed!

454_72_4X4 · 02-10-2005, 01:11 PM

Can't ya just remove the ram part and keep the original center link? I'm not familiar with the ram setup though. Am I missing something?

8door · 02-10-2005, 02:03 PM

Thanks I think you guys are on to it.
I'll strip the ram piston off and see how it line up.
tmad: I got a ps box out of a 70 and will try your suggestion of bolting to frame. What kind of spacers did you use?
Chris

8door · 02-12-2005, 06:16 PM

Still looking for center link in Southern Calf. I had a call but was the wrong one.
I need to see it.
Also need the shaft coupler (some call it a rag joint)
Must be for power steering box a mnual won't fit different diameter shaft.

02-09-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Center link needed Looking for manual center link to replace ram power steering on my 68. I believe it should be a 69 or 70 to fit correctly. Pic shows 21 1/2" between tie rod mount holes. Anyone in So Cal? Chris __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

02-09-2005, 06:04 PM	#2
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Here is pic of ram system that I removed. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

02-10-2005, 01:11 PM	#6
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Can't ya just remove the ram part and keep the original center link? I'm not familiar with the ram setup though. Am I missing something? __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

02-10-2005, 02:03 PM	#7
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Thanks I think you guys are on to it. I'll strip the ram piston off and see how it line up. tmad: I got a ps box out of a 70 and will try your suggestion of bolting to frame. What kind of spacers did you use? Chris __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

02-12-2005, 06:16 PM	#8
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Still looking for center link in Southern Calf. I had a call but was the wrong one. I need to see it. Also need the shaft coupler (some call it a rag joint) Must be for power steering box a mnual won't fit different diameter shaft. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

02-10-2005, 11:18 AM	#4
nartkers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 178	What is the difference between manual and power centerlinks? Sorry for intruding on the thread...

02-10-2005, 12:34 PM	#5
tmad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: youngsville pa Posts: 166	The Ram assist System (Vette style) has the control valve threaded on to the end off the center link, and the pitman arm ball stud is reversed!



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