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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12 | I have a 1957 series 3100 step side short bed with a 235 straight 6 cylinder motor. I would like to convert it to power steering but can't seem to find a conversion kit so far. Any info or help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Roller | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 45 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 45 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | If you're running a generator you can use the power steering pump that goes behind it. For an alternator setup call Buffalo Enterprises or JJ Inlines.
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Leon | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,629 | You also have to have the correct generator with the output shaft on the back for the power steering pump don't you? | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | I expect you're right.
I apologize.
Poor phrasing on my part.
I meant that the generator could be replaced with a gen/pump combo.
I didn't mean to imply that you can add a pump to the stock generator.
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Leon | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 | New to the forums.
I have a 51 3100 that I need to upgrade the steering on in anticipation of a sbc swap.
I'm keeping the staight axle for now & I want to upgrade the steering box to a later model power unit and move it to the outside of the frame. I wouldn't mind using drop spindles also, But I can't seem to be able to locate any. Are they available, or maybe interchange with a car?
Any suggestions?
I greatly appreciate any info anyone can provide.
Thanks, Bob | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | I put the CPP kit on my 51 3105......
A great improvement and pretty easy to install... minimal welding.
Highly recommend using their upgraded tie rod/tie rod ends/and stabilizer bar
at the same time. Since I have a panel truck I also installed a "Rough Country"
sterring stabilizer on the straight axle.
I did not change spindles, tho.
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