countrytravler Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Did the 54 Dodge pick up have a power steering option? If not, what will work? Have a customer asking. Thanks dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 1954 used manual steering in all the trucks 1/2 thru 3-1/2 ton models.......except the C-1- Y heavy 4 ton models. No advice as to what to install for PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said: 1954 used manual steering in all the trucks 1/2 thru 3-1/2 ton models.......except the C-1- Y heavy 4 ton models. No advice as to what to install for PS. Research showed that the truck Hemi had power steering and brakes as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) No power steering was available in 1954 according to the factory service manual, factory parts manual and Don Bunn's "Dodge C- Series Trucks" Only the the 4 Tonners had power steering. No power brakes where used on the 1954 pickups either...bigger 1-1/2 tonners up yes ? Edited August 15, 2019 by Dodgeb4ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Since Dodge trucks were for men, power steering was considered to be demeaning! Being a “mountain man” you should have known that! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 41 minutes ago, pflaming said: Since Dodge trucks were for men, power steering was considered to be demeaning! Being a “mountain man” you should have known that! LOL This is for an older lady that wants to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 You do attract the ladies, what can I say? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodTractor Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Flipping quickly through the books I have - I think 1957 was the first year power steering was optional equipment. I wouldn't swear to it, but its the first year I can find it listed as optional equipment ($112 too! ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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