68 C10 Converting to power steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ron lechman · 01-02-2018, 11:19 AM

I have a 68 C10 V8 that I would like to convert to power steering.
My truck currently has the original manual steering it came with. It was a 250 six cylinder standard shift truck now a 305 AT.
i have a good power steering pump that I`ve already mounted.
I have a good power steering box from a 73 - 78 C10 that I have not mounted yet.
My questions are:
Can I reuse my original manual steering parts such as the pitman arm, the idler arm and the center link.
If not what if any parts can I reuse.

I`m tired of the armstrong steering during parking.
Cheers!! Ron

**FL71C10** · 01-02-2018, 12:22 PM

My understanding is that you will need a new pitman arm, and maybe a new rag joint. I believe the center link is OK.

ron lechman · 01-02-2018, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the info FL71C10.
Cheers!! Ron

Robznob11 · 01-02-2018, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL71C10

My understanding is that you will need a new pitman arm, and maybe a new rag joint. I believe the center link is OK.

This is correct!

dell72 · 01-02-2018, 02:59 PM

I did the same I-6 to V-8 conversion on my 69 C-10 and I converted to power steering at the same time. I used a steering box from an 87 C-10 and I used a pitman arm for a 69 C-10 with power steering and a rag joint to fit the 87 donor vehicle.

ron lechman · 01-03-2018, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the info guys.
Now it's time I install the power steering.
Cheers!! Ron

01-02-2018, 11:19 AM	#1
ron lechman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 80	68 C10 Converting to power steering I have a 68 C10 V8 that I would like to convert to power steering. My truck currently has the original manual steering it came with. It was a 250 six cylinder standard shift truck now a 305 AT. i have a good power steering pump that I`ve already mounted. I have a good power steering box from a 73 - 78 C10 that I have not mounted yet. My questions are: Can I reuse my original manual steering parts such as the pitman arm, the idler arm and the center link. If not what if any parts can I reuse. I`m tired of the armstrong steering during parking. Cheers!! Ron

01-02-2018, 12:22 PM	#2
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: 68 C10 Converting to power steering My understanding is that you will need a new pitman arm, and maybe a new rag joint. I believe the center link is OK. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

01-02-2018, 12:55 PM	#3
ron lechman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 80	Re: 68 C10 Converting to power steering Thanks for the info FL71C10. Cheers!! Ron

01-02-2018, 02:59 PM	#5
dell72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: 68 C10 Converting to power steering I did the same I-6 to V-8 conversion on my 69 C-10 and I converted to power steering at the same time. I used a steering box from an 87 C-10 and I used a pitman arm for a 69 C-10 with power steering and a rag joint to fit the 87 donor vehicle.

01-03-2018, 11:29 AM	#6
ron lechman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 80	Re: 68 C10 Converting to power steering Thanks for the info guys. Now it's time I install the power steering. Cheers!! Ron



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