Rick:
My '56 1/2 ton had original (non power) steering when I bought it, and even
with a 14 inch diameter steering wheel I quickly tired of "power steering by
ARMstrong" method. I switched to power steering this year and wrote a
technical article that is published on the chevytrucks.org website. This
might give you some insight into what is involved in doing the conversion
(power steering pump mounting and etc).
Even with a Mustang II IFS, anyone I've talked to says if you want the least
amount of steering effort, bite the bullet and go with a power rack and
pinion set-up. I myself am thinking of replacing my original front
suspension with an IFS and since I already have the power steering pump I'll
go with a power rack (even though you have to make a slight modification to
the pump so the pressure is correct (GM versus Ford operating pressure)).
Hope this helps and good luck!!
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL
>From: KremerRAK@aol.com
>Reply-To: KremerRAK@aol.com
>To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>Subject: [oletrucks] Power Steering
>Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 21:21:38 EST
>
>I am looking for some comments from truckers with both power and non-power
>steering. My 54 1/2 ton 3100 will have a MII front end, a four bar rear
>suspension, 350 auto, etc. Some of the parts dealers are trying to
>persuade
>me to not use power steering. As my truck will be a daily driver I am
>looking for all of the comforts of a modern vehicle and am seeking the
>opinions and advice of current owners. The willingness of the membership
>to
>help each other has always been impressive and I thank you in advance for
>your suggestions.
>
>
>Rick K
>64 5 window in parts in PA
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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