power steering conversion.. which pitman arm? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

andrewpclayton · 04-23-2018, 03:50 PM

Hello everyone!
I am doing a power steering upgrade on a 69 GMC C15 that currently has a manual box. has 350 v8

I have the pump, hoses, and gear box from an 82, bracket and mounts for the 69. What I am trying to determine is which pitman arm do I use, one for an 82, or one for the 69?

besides that pitman arm, is there anything else i need to get this done that i havent considered?

thanks in advance!

**clay68c10** · 04-23-2018, 06:09 PM

It’s been a while, but I think the pitman arms are the same. If not, then I know the output splines on the power boxes didn’t change. So a 69 power steering pitman arm would work on a newer box.

dell72 · 04-25-2018, 01:12 AM

I converted my 69 C-10 from manual to power using a box from an 87 model. I purchased a new pitman arm for a 69 PS truck and it bolted onto the 87 box. Hope this helps.

04-23-2018, 03:50 PM	#1
andrewpclayton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 128	power steering conversion.. which pitman arm? Hello everyone! I am doing a power steering upgrade on a 69 GMC C15 that currently has a manual box. has 350 v8 I have the pump, hoses, and gear box from an 82, bracket and mounts for the 69. What I am trying to determine is which pitman arm do I use, one for an 82, or one for the 69? besides that pitman arm, is there anything else i need to get this done that i havent considered? thanks in advance! __________________ 1977 SWB (c20 conversion) SBC350 Springfield Oregon Instagram: @nevernotchevy

04-23-2018, 06:09 PM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,882	Re: power steering conversion.. which pitman arm? It’s been a while, but I think the pitman arms are the same. If not, then I know the output splines on the power boxes didn’t change. So a 69 power steering pitman arm would work on a newer box. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

04-25-2018, 01:12 AM	#3
dell72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: power steering conversion.. which pitman arm? I converted my 69 C-10 from manual to power using a box from an 87 model. I purchased a new pitman arm for a 69 PS truck and it bolted onto the 87 box. Hope this helps.



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