Power steering interchange and install

moparwagon · Post by **moparwagon** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:12 pm

I'm thinking about adding power steering to my 59 Suburban. I've read some pro's and con's about doing it, so I'd like to hear any thoughts you all might have about changing from manual to power.

Also, there must be several year models/makes that would work in my Suburban so let me know if you have interchange information too.

OH......and what all will it take to do the change? Like......will I need to change the pitman arm? Etc?

Thanks, Ron

johndglynn · Post by **johndglynn** » Fri May 11, 2012 4:01 am

hi mate do you change your pitman arm? ive been planning to change mine but i was confused on how to do that. any help please. thanks a lot.

rogerh · Post by **rogerh** » Mon May 28, 2012 11:54 am

Trouble removing the pitman arm? I think you use a "pickle fork", basically a long rod with a "U" shaped wedge at one end. Loosen the retaining nut, and place the fork at the point where the arm fits over the threaded bolt, and start hammering.
A little heating with torch can't hurt.

RICKYMOPAR · Post by **RICKYMOPAR** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:45 pm

Rent a pitman arm puller from your parts house and follow the instructions.

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