Power to manual steering conversion

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Mar 13, 2019 | 12:12 AM

Kyleh2486

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Power to manual steering conversion

I have a 1987 D100. Looking at making it a simple, easy truck. I want to remove the power steering and replace it with manual steering. Does anyone know what is entailed?

I’d ASSUME you can buy a manual box and steering column from a manual and it will bolt right in.

I can’t seem to find anything during my searches. Thanks!

Mar 13, 2019 | 05:29 AM

rebeltaz83

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Lmc has a gearbox, not sure what's involved. I was looking into also, but got my pump to work on my Magnum swap.

Mar 13, 2019 | 09:32 AM

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I hope you are fairly young, and have VERY strong arms....... There is a reason these trucks have power steering...... so far as I know, manual steering wasn't even an option......

May 31, 2022 | 06:43 AM

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Did you ever and up doing this conversation? I was curious how it turned out.

May 31, 2022 | 10:24 AM

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I would imagine since the dodge steering box is chevy-sourced, that a chevy pickup manual steering box could fit. I had a chevy with manual steering for several years and enjoyed it.

The pitman arm may be tricky (smaller spline) and steering shaft length/spline is probably different.

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