REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 05-28-2009, 10:22 PM

I was going to just make up my own plate for the power steering box install on my 63, but lately I haven't been feeling too well, so I just ordered one.
I ordered a REZ Engineering kit through Classic Parts. It's a great kit and super easy to install. Total time was about 30 minutes or so, and I was going at a real easy pace. It cost me 67 dollars total including delivery charges.

I have done the reading and know there are several great kits out there, but for me, I chose the REZ since it has a plate inside the framerail and outside the rail. This sandwiches the frame. On the donor truck that I removed all of my front end stuff from, there were extensive cracks in the frame rails around the steering box holes. I figured a little extra insurance offered by the inside plate was worth it.

Kevin

**DPowers** · 05-28-2009, 10:50 PM

I agree- I put one in my '66 and am happy with it so far.

**slepysal** · 05-29-2009, 12:52 AM

I would have used the REZ but they wont work on the 60-62.
Hope you feel better Tx

Woogeroo · 05-29-2009, 03:53 AM

good article from custom classic trucks, about installing the REZ kit(once you get past all the pop ups):

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...fit/index.html

power steering pics with a REZ kit - install - plus scans of the REZ instructions

-W

update: 06/26/2012 Rez Engineering has a website again.

chevytrucknut61 · 06-01-2009, 09:42 AM

I just installed one on my 61 what a pain,BUT man if I knew it would drive this nice I would have done it sooner! Awesome!

Tx Firefighter · 06-01-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chevytrucknut61

I just installed one on my 61 what a pain,BUT man if I knew it would drive this nice I would have done it sooner! Awesome!

I believe it's because you have an earlier torsion bar truck with the boxed frame section. The 63 and newer is much easier in this regard.

It was well worth the money though wasn't it ?

chevytrucknut61 · 06-01-2009, 12:04 PM

It drives like a caddy. Better than I ever thought possible!

**slepysal** · 06-01-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytrucknut61

I just installed one on my 61 what a pain,BUT man if I knew it would drive this nice I would have done it sooner! Awesome!

That is why I went with a kit from CPP , easy to install on our 60-62 boxed frame. I held off on installing mine for about a year ( lazy) and agree it is a great up grade

jbgroby · 06-01-2009, 03:51 PM

Damn, I paid $69.99 plus $10.00 shipping from REZ, How you get it so cheap?

Tx Firefighter · 06-01-2009, 04:07 PM

I just ordered it from Classic Parts. Normal price.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-01-2009, 06:08 PM

Ahh Pictures
http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...ctinfo/76-979/

mbgmike · 06-01-2009, 06:20 PM

We have used many parts from REZ and never had a problem wuth any of them. Good Company

jbgroby · 06-01-2009, 09:39 PM

I have no problem with REZ, it just that the adaptor is made for a 63-66 frame and you don't find out until you get the instruction, No Big Deal I just sold it anyway.

Jake

**slepysal** · 06-02-2009, 12:03 AM

here is the CPP kit I used on my 60, and the REZ kit for 63-66 note the diffferent in the inner bracket
The cpp instructions left a lot to be desiered
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Hilandr451 · 06-02-2009, 04:32 PM

SleepySal, you comin' to the Vacaville meet?

**slepysal** · 06-02-2009, 06:11 PM

I can't make it this year, due to a prior comitment, next year for sure !!!

60apache · 03-21-2010, 03:10 PM

whats the web address for cpp

mbgmike · 03-21-2010, 03:17 PM

I think REZ has had the most copied products around. They made the brackets years before most and only with the tiny little add in back of mags in the 60's Now everyone copies and sell stuff for less.

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60apache

whats the web address for cpp

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cpp

Just having fun with you.

60apache · 03-21-2010, 05:12 PM

thats pretty funny. I just did not know what cpp stood for wanted to make sure I was going to the correct site. I found it earlier though.

padresag · 03-21-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cpp

Just having fun with you.

I get my first CPP cheque this month

back to the rez kit. sometime it would hurt to put a longer plate on the inside as it would eliminate stress from it cracking again at the end of those plates as they do not seem to go very far past the bolt holes
ron
especially on 4 X 4s

markeb01 · 03-21-2010, 11:54 PM

I used the REZ kit on my 60 almost almost 20 years ago because it was the only kit on the market I was aware of at the time. Back then they didn't mention it wouldn't work on a 1960, so it just took a little longer. I had to drill an extra hole in the steering box mounting tab and used a heavy wall steel tubing spacer near the front, and it's been working great ever since.

pestwagon · 04-29-2010, 02:45 AM

gonna try this set up soon on my 66 C-10. Wish me luck.pics to follow...

**Clyde65** · 04-29-2010, 09:46 AM

I put an REZ kit on my 65 years ago, probably 18-20, like markeb01 said, it was the only one available, and it has worked flawlessly. I took my ps gearbox off to have more room for the LSx install ( didnt really need to tho) and there was absolutely no frame damage, says alot about their kit IMO.

McC_65_91 · 04-29-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cpp

Just having fun with you.

hahahaahaha never seen anyone do that before

05-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I was going to just make up my own plate for the power steering box install on my 63, but lately I haven't been feeling too well, so I just ordered one. I ordered a REZ Engineering kit through Classic Parts. It's a great kit and super easy to install. Total time was about 30 minutes or so, and I was going at a real easy pace. It cost me 67 dollars total including delivery charges. I have done the reading and know there are several great kits out there, but for me, I chose the REZ since it has a plate inside the framerail and outside the rail. This sandwiches the frame. On the donor truck that I removed all of my front end stuff from, there were extensive cracks in the frame rails around the steering box holes. I figured a little extra insurance offered by the inside plate was worth it. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-28-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I agree- I put one in my '66 and am happy with it so far.

05-29-2009, 12:52 AM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I would have used the REZ but they wont work on the 60-62. Hope you feel better Tx __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-29-2009, 03:53 AM	#4
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review good article from custom classic trucks, about installing the REZ kit(once you get past all the pop ups): http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...fit/index.html power steering pics with a REZ kit - install - plus scans of the REZ instructions -W update: 06/26/2012 Rez Engineering has a website again. Last edited by Woogeroo; 06-26-2012 at 06:58 PM.

06-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
chevytrucknut61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wichita Ks. Posts: 130	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I just installed one on my 61 what a pain,BUT man if I knew it would drive this nice I would have done it sooner! Awesome!

06-01-2009, 12:04 PM	#7
chevytrucknut61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wichita Ks. Posts: 130	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review It drives like a caddy. Better than I ever thought possible!

06-01-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review Damn, I paid $69.99 plus $10.00 shipping from REZ, How you get it so cheap? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 03-21-2010 at 03:49 PM. Reason: FS by Non-subscriber

06-01-2009, 04:07 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I just ordered it from Classic Parts. Normal price. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-01-2009, 06:08 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review Ahh Pictures http://www.classicparts.com/1960-66-...ctinfo/76-979/ Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 06-01-2009 at 06:12 PM.

06-01-2009, 06:20 PM	#12
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review We have used many parts from REZ and never had a problem wuth any of them. Good Company

06-01-2009, 09:39 PM	#13
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I have no problem with REZ, it just that the adaptor is made for a 63-66 frame and you don't find out until you get the instruction, No Big Deal I just sold it anyway. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#14
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review here is the CPP kit I used on my 60, and the REZ kit for 63-66 note the diffferent in the inner bracket The cpp instructions left a lot to be desiered __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 06-02-2009 at 12:05 AM.

06-02-2009, 04:32 PM	#15
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review SleepySal, you comin' to the Vacaville meet? __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

06-02-2009, 06:11 PM	#16
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I can't make it this year, due to a prior comitment, next year for sure !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-21-2010, 03:10 PM	#17
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review whats the web address for cpp



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03-21-2010, 03:17 PM	#18
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I think REZ has had the most copied products around. They made the brackets years before most and only with the tiny little add in back of mags in the 60's Now everyone copies and sell stuff for less.

03-21-2010, 05:12 PM	#20
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review thats pretty funny. I just did not know what cpp stood for wanted to make sure I was going to the correct site. I found it earlier though.

03-21-2010, 11:54 PM	#22
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I used the REZ kit on my 60 almost almost 20 years ago because it was the only kit on the market I was aware of at the time. Back then they didn't mention it wouldn't work on a 1960, so it just took a little longer. I had to drill an extra hole in the steering box mounting tab and used a heavy wall steel tubing spacer near the front, and it's been working great ever since. Last edited by markeb01; 03-21-2010 at 11:55 PM.

04-29-2010, 02:45 AM	#23
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review gonna try this set up soon on my 66 C-10. Wish me luck.pics to follow...

04-29-2010, 09:46 AM	#24
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review I put an REZ kit on my 65 years ago, probably 18-20, like markeb01 said, it was the only one available, and it has worked flawlessly. I took my ps gearbox off to have more room for the LSx install ( didnt really need to tho) and there was absolutely no frame damage, says alot about their kit IMO. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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