Topic: putting power steering on a first gen truck

[crazymoritz97]

hey guys . i'm wanting to put a power steering in my 1980 truck . were do i put thing in my truck ? need alittle help

[mudmaster]

It's an easy mod. Not sure exactly what you are asking.......... The box will bolt to the same location as the manual box. I can't remember if the bracket on the frame is the same. I'd suggest finding someone that is selling the complete set up.

[Nimyad]

Depends if you want to do highsteer with an ifs box or just ad power steering to push pull. If you're keeping push pull than it should be a pretty straightforward swap as long as you actually have the power steering boss on your head. It goes on the driver side of the head. If you don't have the boss than your sol and need a new head or drill and tap yours which I would not suggest.

[tgmaul88]

what motor is in the truck oem, 20r 22r or 85+ 22r

[spuds015]

just did this on my truck with push pull. actually bought parts from tgmaul. all the brackets and tensioner have there own spot on the upper right/ fron of the engine. make sure you have the 3rd pulley on ur crank pulley, its held on by 4 little bolts. push pull box mounts exactly the same. if you use a 1984+ (correct me if im wrong) reservoir, make sure its mounted higher than the pump. i can take pics of my 81 22r if you need them

[crazymoritz97 [OP]]

yeah it's a 80 truck 20r engine . yeah spuds015 can u do some photos for me please it help

[Nimyad]

Well go check you have the power steering boss on your head before you plan the swap.

[crazymoritz97 [OP]]

it does i looket

[Nimyad]

Then it should be a pretty straight forward swap. Bolt on the pump and bracket, mount the reservoir on your fender and route the lines. Power steering box will bolt in place.

[Rocksurfer]

Don't forget all the pullys, bolts, hoses, cooler and brackets, the pully on the crank will come right off once you remove the 4 bolts don't forget to keep those bolts. I have an install thread around here somewhere but it's for an 86. Still pretty much the same bolt in deal.