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Originally Posted by Gundu7475
I'm currently in the process of restoring my 1955.1 Chevy 4400. My question is about power steering. I'd love to put power steering in the truck but not sure what fits and what doesn't. I'm obviously new to this. I've gotten some parts from classic parts and old Chevy trucks and the people on the phones aren't too sure if the parts that they typically sell (for smaller trucks 3100,3600 etc) will fit my truck. It's a 1.5 ton. Thanks for any help. I need to know exactly what to buy to make the conversion. Thx again.
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Not sure if you want stock or not, but on my '53 3800 1 ton I'll be using a push pull style PS box from a 79-85 Toyota 4x4: solid front axle not IFS.
Not sure on your 55.1, but the box is almost identical design as the '53 box.
Biggest issue I see is working out the pitman arm. There are flat pimans available, but are slightly shorter than the stock toy part and may be way shorter than yours. I suspect mounting the box lower and in the frame rather than on top may correct the issue but could be hindered by your engine of choice. I'll be running a 250 I6, so that may work for me. Still in the planning stage and working on the 14 bolt rear end first.
Notice in the picture of a kit for an FJ40 conversion for this same steering box, they are already using a GM pump. They say it works better than the Toyota pump anyway.
Here are some sites to peruse. Maybe this will work for you too.
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/1947...8.<br />
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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...br />
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http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/294884/
Larry W.