I have a 1988 Monte Carlo SS and want to convert the power steering to manual steering , what parts do I need to get to do this, I heard a S-10 manual gearbox? From what years S-10 ? Any other parts needed
knowyourenemy66 said:I have an '78 regal [street car] that I converted. I used the box and arm from an '85 s-10. Both arms are the same in my setup. This may not be true in all situations. The advantages are; no pulley drag from the pump to the crankshaft [free horsepower] and less weight [less weight is faster]. I have a very light regal, 2500 lbs. It has been gutted, has a fiberglass front clip and I run 4" wide tires on the front. Steers easily with one hand, just like power steering even when sitting still.
knowyourenemy66 said:The '85 manual box I used has 3 bolts. Bolts right in without any problems. After I took the installed pic, I did go back and replace factory rag joint and shaft with a double D shaft and aftermarket u-joint. I replaced it because I didn't like the feel at the steering wheel. Before swapping over, I greased the box [internally]. To grease it, I removed the 4 bolts and top cover and filled with quality wheel bearing grease. To tighten up play, after installing the box, just loosen the center jam nut and turn the center bolt [clockwise, if I remember correctly]. Adjustment removes play not stiffness. Stiffness is affected by frontend weight and tire width.
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