1955 CB3 Steering box upgrade

[SCD]

Has anyone retrofitted a power steering box to a 1955 C3B series pickup.

 

thanks

Steve

[kencombs]

I have one in progress using an 85 Toyota 4WD box, on my '56.   I have it mounted and an 83 Firebird tilt column temporarily in place.   Connected together with a couple of ujoints and double D shafting.  The box input shaft and steering column are parallel, but not coplanar, so the ujoints are needed.  The  Pitman arm isn't complete but will be the Toyota arm with the bends removed and a hole instead of the Toy ball.   The mounting places the end of the pitman arm within 1/8" of the original, so bump steer will not be an issue as the geometry will be essentially unchanged.

[SCD]

Hi Ken. Thank you. For your response and Information on the steering box

 I have another question. I have been looking at an electric assist power steering {Unit) to install In the engine compartment,
do you think this Is feasible.

I would cut the steering shaft and outer tube and add this somewhere, between the steering box and the shock mount.
Then secure it to the frame.
What is your input. 

Thank you. 
Steve

[kencombs]

On 5/12/2024 at 5:02 PM, SCD said:

Hi Ken. Thank you. For your response and Information on the steering box

 I have another question. I have been looking at an electric assist power steering {Unit) to install In the engine compartment,
do you think this Is feasible.

I would cut the steering shaft and outer tube and add this somewhere, between the steering box and the shock mount.
Then secure it to the frame.
What is your input. 

Thank you. 
Steve

I looked into those and it's an option.   What put me off is the reports of 'vague' steering, no feel or feedback.   No experience, just what I read.

Not an issue for me, but if using on a generator system it would likely drain the battery in low speed driving.

[SCD]

 Thanks Ken, I maxed my radials out to 50psi and it made my steering much easier when stopped and turning. It didn't make the ride any rougher. It  took some sway out.

thanks

Steve