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| | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 | Has anyone done a power steering swap in A&D? I'm looking into a kit like this... link I can get my own box and pump. Found this page... lots of good pics of the install... link
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | .... Check out Classic Parts in Missouri. That one you link to looks just like the one I purchased from Classic Parts and I think about $45 bucks less.
....FYI- there are several cars out there with the pitman arm you need without paying 50-60 bucks for one. I used one off a 69 Buick Skylard but lots of GM cars will work. MonteCarle and such ...if your doing/using what I think you are.... my Saginaw box was from a '76 Chevy C-10.
Maybe some of this will help you out if it will work for your year/model/series. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | Yes, I put the CPP kit into my 51 panel.
It's real straight forward. The critical measurement is the placement of the 1/2" thick plate & getting it welded in properly. You will also have
to re-locate the driver side upper shock mount & get a new pass. side lower shock mount to use on the driver's side.
I used an aftermarket steering column & used the D-rod with Borgeson
joints to hook it all up.
While you are at it, consider the new sway bar kit, disc brake conversion, & the tie rod/tie rod end upgrade kit. I did &...
my truck steers like a Cadillac and stops on a dime… very happy with the CPP stuff.
mike
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 | Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ..... I checked the angle of my shock and leaned it back the same amount....I also went ahead did the same thing to the right side which allows you to just switch side to side the lower shock mount. Hope this helps.
...I did notice when welding the steel plate to the chassis that it didn't sit well with me to have it right on the edge of the chassis where the chassis was "rounded". So, I cut a couple bushings a little longer than what was in the kit which moved the steel piece over on the chassis just a bit and made welding it easy. Just FYI | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 159 | That so good info there...
I am hoping to find a 4x4 chevy 6 lug truck or van for donor. I might swap more than steering. I'm thinking about swaping front and rear axles also. | | |
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