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lizziemeister'sV6 January 25th, 2017 09:24 PM

Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
After owning my 1965 GMC Suburban for almost 30 years now I have decided to go ahead with installing power steering --bad shoulders have really been the game changer. Truck has a 351M and has the proper pulleys along with an original Power Steering pump from a donor engine - I have an early 1970's 1/2 ton steering box withhoses ready for the install and now just need to purchase the mounting kit. I know there are different suppliers that have kits such as Rex and Captain Fab - but I would like to be pointed in the direction of the best choice by fellow GMC truck people. Also after the install did anyone notice a difference in the geometry in the steering linkage due to the steering box/arm being moved farther left of the frame due the mounting plate. From what I have read this caused a difference in left/right full turn ratios - that the proper way would be to cut/weld and graph a dimpled frame section from 1967 and later truck to the 65 frame. What are your thoughts? Thank you for your inputs. :goodjob:

Funky61 January 26th, 2017 12:03 AM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
I used a CPP kit but I didn't know about CaptainFab or I would have used his unit. I too read about the geometry thing but haven't noticed it or paid much attention. I love having power steering on this truck. Seems like you have everything set to go so have at it and give your shoulder a break (bad choice of words, huh?)

lizziemeister'sV6 January 26th, 2017 07:34 PM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
Has anybody used the Power Steering Conversion Kit from POL (PerforanceOnLine)? Cost is $160.00. I would like to get a kit that is recommended by GMC users who have used them - people has mentioned Captain Fab, Rez and CCP - what is your choice?
Thanks Again, Cliff

TJ's GMC January 26th, 2017 09:39 PM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
Heard nothing but good results from the people that have used Captain Fab's conversion kits. I have the original power assist on my 64, might convert to the power steering box style later on when I do the truck one day.

jimjaz January 29th, 2017 01:30 AM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
Captain Fab is what I wound up using on my 65 Sub, am I am very pleased with how it integrates to our trucks. The install is simple, but more importantly is the geometry being correct.
I first tried CPP, and it was junk. Although I tried to modify it to work, it never made it any farther than the garbage can.

lizziemeister'sV6 January 29th, 2017 02:03 PM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
Thanks everyone for your input - I went with CaptainFab - John is a great guy to do business with! :thumbsup:

kchampagne January 29th, 2017 04:31 PM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
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I agree! I bought the kit from CaptainFab and installed it with no problems. Here is a pic.

bluestreak1854 January 30th, 2017 01:29 AM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
good info may need that someday thanks

wcstory February 10th, 2017 12:18 AM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
I used Captn Fab's kit and recommend it highly.

It was nice doing business with another hobbyist.

fritz February 12th, 2017 05:53 PM

Re: Power Steering Conversion Kit Recommendation
 
Hello to all,

can someone tell me the advantages of installing this system rather than finding an original system to install?

Thank you,


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