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Power Steering conversion...what's next
02-07-2010, 01:03 AM
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I got bit by the Jeep bug and have a 1979 CJ5 six with manual steeriing. I am converting to power. So far pretty good! The donor power box is out of a '72 Chevelle. Looks like it will bolt up to old mounting bracket. My question is the lower steering shaft. If I am reading right it needs to be swapped for power type. It look like manual won't attach to PS box. In the long run am I better of to buy new shaft? Having trouble trying to locate a used one (at a resaonable price). Suggestions?  |
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Re: Power Steering conversion...what's next
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02-07-2010, 09:02 AM
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im in the middle of this to. you need a power steering one cause of different spline count.
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-st...-scrambler.htm
this is the site cj gave me for it or you can find a used powersteering shaft.
EDIT: Removed broken link - CJ
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Re: Power Steering conversion...what's next
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02-09-2010, 07:19 AM
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You need #4 for power steering in the page dalefann88 provided.
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03-04-2010, 06:43 PM
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Mine came from Morris 4x4. standard steering shaft w/power 76-86.
$139
I converted my 78 and am really happy with it. Your chevelle box should give you a much better ratio too than your old manual box.
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03-11-2010, 03:03 PM
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dont bother with the crap stock ones. Go get a good Flamming Rivers or Borgeson. They will make a huge difference in your steering.
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