Converting from power steering to manual
 

I want to get rid of the power steering on my 70. What all needs to be changed to put a manual box on one of these trucks? I've lost the power steering belt too many times and it's always at the worst time!

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

Honestly not much. I switched out my 87 and all I did was unbolt the power box and draglink and put the new one on. The boxes are the same from 67-87. Mine came with a draglink on it so I used it. I'm also asumming your talking about 2wd drive also.

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

Sounds like the same thing I did!

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

2wd yes. Sounds easy enough! I was concerned with the rag joint side of the box. Everything is the same on that side too?

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

mine used to float on the top end with the power steering,was hard to control, I just cut the hoses and put a joiner in a couple clamps ,now its 100 % better and it cost me $3,for the hose joiner and clamps I kept the pump so all I have to do is replace the hoses and have ps if I decide to sell it

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

I lost the belt during the burnout last weekend and didn't know it. It spun and went right and with no power steering I couldn't correct very fast and had to lift to avoid hitting the wall!

Re: Converting from power steering to manual
 

I see it as an either or situation. Either spend the time to convert it and regret it later on or upgrade to a serpentine belt drive and not have to worry about the belt coming off.

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I had problems with throwing the power steering belt too, until I upgraded everything to March v-belt aluminum pulleys. That was over 10 years ago and I haven't thrown a belt since. Shifting at 7200+ RPM.