Power steering vs Manual

[68coronetGLwannabe]

A friend of mine is considering going from power steering to manual on his 69 Charger. Someone told him you have to change the steering column because manual steering takes a longer shaft. Some input on this would be great. Thanks

[BIGBLCK11]

It is longer on a 70.  I believe this is true for 68-69 too.  I was able to shorten the shaft on a manual to use it with power steering, but obviously you couldn't go the other way, unless you added to it.  Flaming River made a coupler to do exactly that, but they don't appear to sell it themselves anymore.  Summit does carry it and here is a less expensive one on E-rape. Although, not that cheap at $154.  I just sold a brand new one for $125.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-FLAMING-RIVER-POWER-TO-MANUAL-COUPLER-KIT-FR1505M-/270397895139?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ef4f871e3&vxp=mtr#ht_1643wt_890

[A383Wing]

just pull the center shaft out on the column to make it fit manual steering box.....it will slide out, but it's tough to do sometimes

Bryan

[BBKNARF]

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[68coronetGLwannabe]

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it, and I will pass it on. 

[richRTSE]

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/mamastad.html

That adapter is the easiest way. I lengthened the column on my 69 to convert to manual, but you also need a manual steering coupler, because the splines are different on a manual steering box...

[Chryco Psycho]

pulling the shaft is is not the best way to do this , there are nylon pins that shear allowing the shaft to collapse in an impact , & extending the shaft will limit the contact area between the 2 shaft sections , you are far better off to buy the adapter or get a manual column