Power to manual steering
08-14-2003, 10:04 PM
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Power to manual steering
I am converting my 74 from power to manual steering. I am looking for advice on how to make the switch. I figure I'll have to get a manual steering box, but I'm not sure if I'll need to change anything else such as other steering linkage components. I also need a new parking brake handle and associated hardware for the same car.
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08-14-2003, 10:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
Re: Power to manual steering (Steve Jarman)
Steering box is the same for power and manual. You'll need a new pitman arm and relay rod with ball stud. Otherwise you should be good to go.
08-15-2003, 11:48 AM
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Re: Power to manual steering (sb69coupe)
Steering box is the same for power and manual. You'll need a new pitman arm and relay rod with ball stud. Otherwise you should be good to go.
The tie rod ends have to be move to the outer holes in the steering arms. The inner ones are for power.
Joe
08-15-2003, 12:03 PM
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Re: Power to manual steering (TTop Tony)
I just got through doing this last winter. All I had to find was the relay rod. My pitman arm fit fine.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Hey T-Top what bumper is on your 74?? Cool stinger hood :cheers:
08-15-2003, 12:28 PM
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Re: Power to manual steering (Steve Jarman)
I went with Steeroids system and a used serpintine belt set up. The conversion cost about $700 to $800 for the stock system and was about $1,200 for the way I went. I have not put mine on yet but hear it is WAY better than the stock system although a bit more costly.
