Stock Steering Box Re-Inforcement Bar

[Don Cavey]

I get the idea that the stock steering box had a bar that came from the right side of the frame over to the steering box. I see something in some of the pictures that looks like a bar on a diagonal. My truck has a power steering box that is coming out. (Wish me luck that they didn't butcher the frame to install it) If there is a bar, where did it connect to the box or to the frame on the driver side of the frame? Is it essential? And if so, how essential?

I have a NOS standard/original steering box and pitman arm. I don't need power steering and it is just another thing to break. I didn't have power steering in 1969 so why now?

Thanks for your consideration and answers!

[Flingarrows]

Don,
I have stock axles and steering, and do have a cross brace. It Connects from the pass side to the rear area of the gear box.

[Flingarrows]

Are you interested in getting rid of that PS box?

[wrecker]

That bar is welded I think.

[Duane]

the bar is welded on mine too

[Don Cavey]

Thanks for the responses. I have no bar and wonder if it is necessary. Does it bolt to the box?

[fishtail]

It is welded to both sides of the frame, I'll get you some pics.

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That should give you an idea of what it looks like.

Scott

[Don Cavey]

Thank You very, very much. That is exactly what I needed. I will have to fabricate something like that and re-install it. I appreciate your time and effort taking and posting the pictures. That is what I was unable to see on mine.

Best,