Power steering conversion 67 R/T

[Harryj]

Hello
Recently bought a 67 R/T. Car does not have power steering. I thought i would add it but people are telling me I need to also get a steering column from a power steering car. Is that true ? Can someone enlighten me on this subject ? I'm relatively new to the MOPAR community but I have learned a ton of info on this forum already. Thanks

 

[Jerry Hall]

Yes, to do it right, you will need a power steering column, power steering sector, power steering pump brackets, and power steering hoses. Then you will need the correct crankshaft pulley and belt.

 

[Dave6T4]

Although they look similar, so not get your parts from a '66 B-body. In 1967, the cars changed to a collapsible steering column which has a larger diameter. The best power steering box came out of Dippy Police cars. To put a newer box, with larger pitman shaft, into an older Mopar, you need a '70's Cordoba pitman arm.

 

[snakeoil24]

You use the same steering column and switch the center splinted rod which is shorter in auto.

 

[RemCharger]

There used to be an adapter to be used with this conversion. I have one on my car, always thought it was made by mopar.
Edit sorry that was for power to manual..

 

[Fran Blacker]

There used to be an adapter to be used with this conversion. I have one on my car, always thought it was made by mopar.
Edit sorry that was for power to manual..

The adapter your talking about is if your switching from power steering to manual steering.

 

[BearDodge67]

Although they look similar, so not get your parts from a '66 B-body. In 1967, the cars changed to a collapsible steering column which has a larger diameter. The best power steering box came out of Dippy Police cars. To put a newer box, with larger pitman shaft, into an older Mopar, you need a '70's Cordoba pitman arm.

Also, mounting brackets under dash are different as well.

If you have a floor shift car, look for any 67 PS column and swap the shafts between the 2. Column shifts are much more plentiful (and less $$) than a floor shift one.

 

[snakeoil24]

If you need the adapter or correct column I have both available

 

[RemCharger]

You can crunch the collapsible shaft too..

 

[snakeoil24]

You can crunch the collapsible shaft too..

Crunch? Why?

 

[RemCharger]

Crunch? Why?

To shorten the collapsible shaft so it fits.
Not everyone likes the idea, but I've seen it work in a pinch

 

[BSB67]

You can crunch the collapsible shaft too..

Or cut and weld

 

[snakeoil24]

Avoid at all cost don’t risk issues with steering

 

[Harryj]

Thanks for the replies. Really appreciate it. I talked to Tony at Tony,s Parts and bought everything I need from him. He was very helpful. Thanks again guys.