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hairball · 11-26-2021, 12:36 PM

Good morning all, I am going to install power steering on my 1965 C10. I'll retain the stock suspension and ride height, has a regular small block 350. it will be a daily driver. I am looking for a company that sells a complete power steering kit with everything I need for the conversion. Also I see there are 2 different steering boxes, standard ratio 16-1 and a quick ratio 14-1. Anyone with experience on this? Thanks for any help, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Hairball

**bigmoe** · 11-26-2021, 01:06 PM

I'm not into kits. If you do a little research on this forum you can find a list of parts to gather up. Everyone uses parts from square body era trucks and adapters from Captain Fab.

**MT65** · 11-26-2021, 02:09 PM

Like Big Moe, not sure on kits, Capt Fab does fantastic adapter, enough information on this site to see you through the process
Ratio…I use the 14:1 with power steering, but thats my choice….

**The Rocknrod** · 11-26-2021, 02:17 PM

Performance Online might, I know CPP does.

**slepysal** · 11-30-2021, 12:45 AM

I believe many kits are out there ,POL Ecklers, and CPP sell them.
You can piece together what you need from your local parts house for less money. I used all 1972 C10 parts, pump, hose, steering coupler and gear. As mentioned Capt. Fab sells a top notch adapter to mount the gearbox to your frame, and may even be able to supply you a parts list of what you will need .
Whatever route you decide to take you will only regret not adding it sooner.
Good luck and keep us posted

**The Rocknrod** · 11-30-2021, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

I believe many kits are out there ,POL Ecklers, and CPP sell them.
You can piece together what you need from your local parts house for less money. I used all 1972 C10 parts, pump, hose, steering coupler and gear. As mentioned Capt. Fab sells a top notch adapter to mount the gearbox to your frame, and may even be able to supply you a parts list of what you will need .
Whatever route you decide to take you will only regret not adding it sooner.
Good luck and keep us posted

Good point and here is his thread - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332923

Pitpig · 12-08-2021, 03:50 PM

I upgraded last year with a kit from POL. Works great. I went with quick ratio and I think I should have gone with the standard. The quick ratio is a little twitchy. You will end up with old timey 1 finger steering that doesn’t lend itself to a quick ratio.

hairball · 12-08-2021, 06:25 PM

Thanks Pitpig, I have been looking at the CPP power steering conversion kit for my 65 C10 and was thinking about the quicker 14-1 ratio. I may have to reconsider now and think about the 16-1 standard ratio. My truck has the original front suspension and stock ride height. Maybe I can get some more input on the two choices from other members.

61K10 · 12-08-2021, 06:52 PM

needs more caster in the front end with power steering. Have a good friend not far from you in Dolores.

AcampoDave · 12-08-2021, 07:32 PM

I went with the quicker box and I like it. My truck also has stock springs (re-pops) and I added a squarebody sway bar with poly bushings. I do a lot of all around driving and I also enjoy some twisty mountain roads and I think it works fine.

11-26-2021, 12:36 PM	#1
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 70	Power steering upgrade Good morning all, I am going to install power steering on my 1965 C10. I'll retain the stock suspension and ride height, has a regular small block 350. it will be a daily driver. I am looking for a company that sells a complete power steering kit with everything I need for the conversion. Also I see there are 2 different steering boxes, standard ratio 16-1 and a quick ratio 14-1. Anyone with experience on this? Thanks for any help, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Hairball

11-26-2021, 01:06 PM	#2
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 952	Re: Power steering upgrade I'm not into kits. If you do a little research on this forum you can find a list of parts to gather up. Everyone uses parts from square body era trucks and adapters from Captain Fab.

11-26-2021, 02:09 PM	#3
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: Power steering upgrade Like Big Moe, not sure on kits, Capt Fab does fantastic adapter, enough information on this site to see you through the process Ratio…I use the 14:1 with power steering, but thats my choice….

11-26-2021, 02:17 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Power steering upgrade Performance Online might, I know CPP does. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-30-2021, 12:45 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Power steering upgrade I believe many kits are out there ,POL Ecklers, and CPP sell them. You can piece together what you need from your local parts house for less money. I used all 1972 C10 parts, pump, hose, steering coupler and gear. As mentioned Capt. Fab sells a top notch adapter to mount the gearbox to your frame, and may even be able to supply you a parts list of what you will need . Whatever route you decide to take you will only regret not adding it sooner. Good luck and keep us posted __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-08-2021, 03:50 PM	#7
Pitpig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 56	Re: Power steering upgrade I upgraded last year with a kit from POL. Works great. I went with quick ratio and I think I should have gone with the standard. The quick ratio is a little twitchy. You will end up with old timey 1 finger steering that doesn’t lend itself to a quick ratio.

12-08-2021, 06:25 PM	#8
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 70	Re: Power steering upgrade Thanks Pitpig, I have been looking at the CPP power steering conversion kit for my 65 C10 and was thinking about the quicker 14-1 ratio. I may have to reconsider now and think about the 16-1 standard ratio. My truck has the original front suspension and stock ride height. Maybe I can get some more input on the two choices from other members.

12-08-2021, 06:52 PM	#9
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Power steering upgrade needs more caster in the front end with power steering. Have a good friend not far from you in Dolores. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

12-08-2021, 07:32 PM	#10
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Power steering upgrade I went with the quicker box and I like it. My truck also has stock springs (re-pops) and I added a squarebody sway bar with poly bushings. I do a lot of all around driving and I also enjoy some twisty mountain roads and I think it works fine.



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