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 power steering upgrade
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Joined: Apr 2021
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'Bolter
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my 54" 3100 is very hard to steer, i want to upgrade to power steering. i have radial tires on already, but backing up is going to tear my left shoulder apart... lol i spoke to tucker classic parts and they suggested upgrading to IFS w/rack and pinion as apposed to keeping the stock axle and putting a power steering box kit in. i figured not to do all the work installing an IFS now, i could accomplish the p/s box much faster, get to drive it for now and take on the IFS project later on. any thoughts????
Last edited by 1954 3100 chevy; Tue Apr 06 2021 02:16 AM.
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Re: power steering upgrade
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,269
'Bolter
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Before committing to P/S, has the steering been rebuilt? New tie-rod ends, drag-link ends, king pins, and the steering box rebuilt will make a huge difference in how they drive and steer. Tire air pressure and tire width also makes a difference. If you choose to go with P/S, the linkage and king pins still need to be rebuilt. Someone will come along with the parts you will need for the upgrade, I have seen Toyota gear boxes mentioned but I don't know for what years. There are ways to add the power assist with out cutting the truck apart. Rack & Pinion on straight axles don't go together, it really makes for some less than ideal steering columns.
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Re: power steering upgrade
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 4,002
'Bolter
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There is a somewhat new power steering box that mounts in the existing location, existing mount bolt holes, gold colored steel mount plate, look in CPP, Classic Parts, some other places. Need to install pump on your own.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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Re: power steering upgrade
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,980
'Bolter
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What Joe said is very important...particularly about tire width.
Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235
T5 with 3.07 rear end
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Re: power steering upgrade
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,070
Crusty Old Sarge
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The CPP kit Ed referenced is https://www.classicperform.com/Store/1960_1972_Chevy_Truck/CPP5559PSK-OC.htm . You would also need to add a power steering pump and bracket as well as additional pulleys to make it all work.
Craig
Come,Bleed or Blister somethings got to give!!!
59' Apache 31, 327 V8, Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
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