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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 | I have a 55 chev 6500. Would like to add power steering. Anyone had experience? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy patace, welcome, there are actually two different 55 trucks, the 55 "A" or first series (old body style) and the 55 "B" or second series (new body style), they are quite different from each other engineering wise. Grigg has made a lot of modifications to the early style chassis, but a lot of the info can be helpful. Search for his posts or search for power steering conversion, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 | Sorry, my truck is 55 2 ton second series. It is a V8 delux with roller bearings in front wheels. and electric wipers. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | One needs to look for pitman arm travel, measured at pivot ball, must be same or close to original; make sure a
PS unit turns the correct way; if the tie rod is in the front of the axle, or in the rear of the axle, different mounting provisions and locations will be required. Outside the frame will probably be easier. The '55 probably has no mounting provisions. Chevy(GMC) have had weak mounting attachments for years(cracked the frame) so make sure to brace the frame in anticipation. GM pickups have PS units that move the pitman arm(thus the ball) left and right or fore and aft, depending on 2WD or 4WD, so there is some flexibility there. Find room for a suitable steering shaft. Good luck.
'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.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 | Look at the boxs on 73-77 dodge 4x4 trucks.they have a mount that bolts to a flat frame. | | |
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