Power Steering Conversion
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Steering box,column for p/s, and pump/brackets.As far as cost,it's gonna vary depending who has it and they want for it and where you live.Junkyards in my area would run $150-250.May also need to change pulley's and bracket could be difficult finding depending what engine you have,but the stuff is out there.
Last edited by SRD4X4; 12-15-2004 at 04:21 PM.
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ps info
Just did this to my '72 4 wh. $170 for rebuilt steering box, $52 for rebuilt pump, brackets from junkyard, 2 new hoses for pump to box, 1 belt, 1 inline filter $14. Then some cutting a welding on frame to accomodate box, shorten steering shaft, shorten drag link. I bought this kit from outfit in Iowa, but ended up replacing box and pump as I think he sent me junk parts. I still have complete instructions on this refit. E-mail me from my gallery.
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more to do
Thanks for the comp, still have much to do. You know how it is, time and money is the usual holdup. Since I got the power steering on, I decided that was the BEST thing I have ever done to the truck. Ok warming up a new 390 was right up there! Once my buddy and I did the steering, I realized how easy it was to do, and kicked myself for not doing it 10 yrs ago.
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Depending on engine, you may have to get a shorter oil filter as well. My 69 required one, as the FE block wouldn't clear the pump with the stock filter. The PH8H(not sure of other brands) Crossed over to a PH32A for a "shorty" filter. Same gasket, will clear easy enough. Never had a problem with it's filtration, as I'd also rebuilt the engine, and ran semi-synthetic oil in it, and changed it religiously.
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