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project1971 · 05-12-2003, 05:48 PM

alright guys you were extremly helpful on the coloum so what steering gear can I use to convert to power steering? Will a gear off a 80's IROC?? with quicker steering ratio? Thanks for your help!

Longhorn Man · 05-12-2003, 11:33 PM

I think you are limited to getting one off a truck...but I may be wrong.

73stepside · 05-13-2003, 03:36 AM

the car steering gears are completely different and can't be used. i was told by a guy at classic chevy that any one will from a 73-79. 80-87 went to metric. they may interchange to but you will need the whole set up and then change the brackets to short water pump style.

ZOOMY · 05-13-2003, 04:08 AM

The ratio on the truck power steering boxes is quicker than the manual boxes in case you didn't know...........Zoomy

short step · 05-13-2003, 06:21 AM

i just used i from an 87 you have to move the alt to the other side need long w/pump and all the brackets&pullies&pump they went from flare to o rings works great

andyr354 · 05-13-2003, 08:48 AM

I got one from a 76. You can use the newer one by having your own hoses made as well.
Went that route on a 4x4 one time, just crimped the right end on the hose at the parts store. Much easier than changing everything else.

project1971 · 05-13-2003, 12:15 PM

Thanks again for all your help all you guys have been great.
I am going to get one off a mid 80's and It's getting all the late model brackets and serpentine belt. Also going with TBI with aft axle tank. will post some pic when i get them and keep you all posted.

Longhorn Man · 05-13-2003, 09:20 PM

if you are going to the serpentine set up, either grab the water pump or get a new one for a newer truck.
They are all reverse flow pumps when they came with a serpentine belt set up.

05-12-2003, 05:48 PM	#1
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	What steering gear can i use??? alright guys you were extremly helpful on the coloum so what steering gear can I use to convert to power steering? Will a gear off a 80's IROC?? with quicker steering ratio? Thanks for your help!

05-13-2003, 03:36 AM	#3
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	the car steering gears are completely different and can't be used. i was told by a guy at classic chevy that any one will from a 73-79. 80-87 went to metric. they may interchange to but you will need the whole set up and then change the brackets to short water pump style. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-13-2003, 04:08 AM	#4
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	ratio The ratio on the truck power steering boxes is quicker than the manual boxes in case you didn't know...........Zoomy

05-13-2003, 08:48 AM	#6
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	I got one from a 76. You can use the newer one by having your own hoses made as well. Went that route on a 4x4 one time, just crimped the right end on the hose at the parts store. Much easier than changing everything else. __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

05-13-2003, 12:15 PM	#7
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Thanks again for all your help all you guys have been great. I am going to get one off a mid 80's and It's getting all the late model brackets and serpentine belt. Also going with TBI with aft axle tank. will post some pic when i get them and keep you all posted. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

05-12-2003, 11:33 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I think you are limited to getting one off a truck...but I may be wrong.

05-13-2003, 06:21 AM	#5
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	i just used i from an 87 you have to move the alt to the other side need long w/pump and all the brackets&pullies&pump they went from flare to o rings works great

05-13-2003, 09:20 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	if you are going to the serpentine set up, either grab the water pump or get a new one for a newer truck. They are all reverse flow pumps when they came with a serpentine belt set up.



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