Power Steering Info for 1953 B4B

[MMcKinney]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have a question that I have not been able to find on the forum history. I would like to install power steering in my 1953 Dodge B4B and I have looked into several options.

I'm not interested in the mustange II front end kit because it lowers the truck body about 4-5 inches. This is not acceptable to me, we like the truck at its orginal height for clearence and usage reasons.

I have also seen the bolt-on rack & pinion kit which looks good and functional, but it looks like you have to add on a extra cross menber to make it work. I don't have a problem with it, but I don't think it will work with a Dodge, because it may hang too low to work correctly. Anyone out there try or set up this kit? Any info please.

The last, and I think the best choice, would be utilizing the 800 saginaw power steering unit out of a 1978 GM product and adapting it to replace the orginal dodge pickup unit. I looks to me like it would work, but I can't find details on anyone who has tried to build this set up. Any info or contacts please?

Sorry for the long post.

MMcKinney

Caldwell, ID

[Bob_Koch]

You're talking about power steering but also talking about front ends, so the article on the DPETCA site might be of help:

http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm

look for: Adding a Volarie type front-end to your B-series

[MMcKinney]

I've read the Volarie type front-end on the web site, and that is an option, but I would rather not go to that extent at this time. It may be the best way to get both power options. How much does the front end drop down?

If its similar to the mustang II front end kit it drops down the front end too much for my application.

A gentalman named Rodger at AAJ brakes stated that he saw a post last year or so on this web site about some one who did a power steering upgrade with the 800 saginaw unit. He suggested I start here. I looked at all the posts that were in the on-line history but I didn't see anything.

MMcKinney

Caldwell, ID