66 K20 power steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hamllik · 01-24-2011, 06:13 PM

Hi I was wondering if anyone has done a power steering conversion on a 4x4 truck. I have seen one done on here for a 2 wheel drive. I think the box mounts the same I just need the info on the drag link for the steering. I have a 90 gmc 4x4 suburban that I can steal parts from so any info will be great.

padresag · 01-24-2011, 06:55 PM

box mounts similar, but the pitman arm travels in a different direction. get one of captfab mounting brkts here on the board
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332923
ron

duallyjams · 01-24-2011, 09:24 PM

Can you post a pic of yours.

padresag · 01-24-2011, 09:53 PM

I don't know who you were asking but here is mine. I did make my own plate
ron

By rondavid at 2011-01-24

**Captainfab** · 01-25-2011, 02:29 AM

I've sold several of my steerong box adapter plates to guys installing power steering on 4wd's. Are you keeping the '66 front differential, or switching to the '90 differential?

hamllik · 01-25-2011, 09:33 PM

Yes I am keeping my original 66 front end. I figured the steering box would mount the same my question is can I use the newer burban drag link since the original is clocked different and not adjustable. I saw some where that some one had done this swap and told what year steering parts would work for a direct swap in. Like part of the drag link was s10 and the rest was k10 but I can't find the info again. I guess my question is more about the drag link. Any help is great and so far everyone has been real helpfull. Thank You

**Captainfab** · 01-26-2011, 01:39 AM

I have a '69 K20 running gear that has power steering and a closed knuckle front diff. I'm thinking that the steering arm on the knuckle should be the same as on your '66. I don't have a pic of that right now. I'll try and get one tomorrow when I'm at the shop.

padresag · 01-26-2011, 01:41 PM

By rondavid at 2011-01-26
here is the steering arm for the later str box

clewin73 · 02-17-2011, 03:14 AM

I have a 62 K10 I'm looking to do the same thing with. If anyone knows of an off the shelf steering link (or other solution) that works - that'd sure make it easier. I was figuring I'd have to fabricate one, or at least modify the current one to rotate the fitting 90 degrees.

01-24-2011, 06:13 PM	#1
hamllik Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: goldendale,WA Posts: 28	66 K20 power steering Hi I was wondering if anyone has done a power steering conversion on a 4x4 truck. I have seen one done on here for a 2 wheel drive. I think the box mounts the same I just need the info on the drag link for the steering. I have a 90 gmc 4x4 suburban that I can steal parts from so any info will be great.

01-24-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 66 K20 power steering box mounts similar, but the pitman arm travels in a different direction. get one of captfab mounting brkts here on the board http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=332923 ron

01-24-2011, 09:24 PM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 66 K20 power steering Can you post a pic of yours. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 66 K20 power steering I don't know who you were asking but here is mine. I did make my own plate ron By rondavid at 2011-01-24 By rondavid at 2011-01-24

01-25-2011, 02:29 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 66 K20 power steering I've sold several of my steerong box adapter plates to guys installing power steering on 4wd's. Are you keeping the '66 front differential, or switching to the '90 differential? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-25-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
hamllik Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: goldendale,WA Posts: 28	Re: 66 K20 power steering Yes I am keeping my original 66 front end. I figured the steering box would mount the same my question is can I use the newer burban drag link since the original is clocked different and not adjustable. I saw some where that some one had done this swap and told what year steering parts would work for a direct swap in. Like part of the drag link was s10 and the rest was k10 but I can't find the info again. I guess my question is more about the drag link. Any help is great and so far everyone has been real helpfull. Thank You

01-26-2011, 01:39 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 66 K20 power steering I have a '69 K20 running gear that has power steering and a closed knuckle front diff. I'm thinking that the steering arm on the knuckle should be the same as on your '66. I don't have a pic of that right now. I'll try and get one tomorrow when I'm at the shop. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-26-2011, 01:41 PM	#8
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 66 K20 power steering By rondavid at 2011-01-26 here is the steering arm for the later str box

02-17-2011, 03:14 AM	#9
clewin73 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1	Re: 66 K20 power steering I have a 62 K10 I'm looking to do the same thing with. If anyone knows of an off the shelf steering link (or other solution) that works - that'd sure make it easier. I was figuring I'd have to fabricate one, or at least modify the current one to rotate the fitting 90 degrees.



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