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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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Hi Guys and Gals,

I have just ordered a power steering conversion kit from ecklers to upgrade a 71 coupe to power steering. This is a complete kit. I was wondering if anyone has used this kit and carried out the conversion on their own car? and if so was there any problems post fit. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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I have not used the kit. The AIM will show the factory power steering installation and will probably help with your kit install.

Buy or rent a pitman arm puller.

Good luck.

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I installed the conversion kit on a 69 with no problems. Bolting in the ram sapport brace is a little bit of a PITA,besides that its an easy conversion.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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I just looked at Eckler's PS kits and the only item that appears to be missing for the conversion is the belt ... which you can purchase locally if you didn't order it.

Good luck.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Thanks Guys,

I will let you know how things go. Looking forward to getting the car out of winter storage in about 5 weeks time. I find the weather here in Ireland can be quite harsh on the chrome bumpers!!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Bought the Ecklers kit and the install went very smoothly. Have the AIM did help. Good luck
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