converting to manual steering

**ghettoshelf** · 02-06-2008, 12:01 PM

I have a 69 ranchero with power steering but want to go manual.Is the center link the only part different or is the pittman arm and tie rods and idler arm different also?I thought about using the adapter everyone sells but would rather change the drag link.

**Ranchero65** · 02-06-2008, 04:56 PM

What about your steering box ? To go manual I'm thinking it has to be replaced.

**ghettoshelf** · 02-07-2008, 07:07 AM

Steering box is wasted so it is about to get replaced.I am more worried about the tie rods and rest of the suspension since everything is new except the sterring box pittman arm and center link. All the rest of the power steering has been removed.

**canoe** · 02-07-2008, 06:49 PM

You will need to change out the steering gear for a manual gear.



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