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69 Camaro Power Steering Arms
Were there different arms used for front steering on the 69 Camaro for manual vs power steering. I heard the power steering arms were shorter to give a faster ratio and quicker steering? Also looking for a used set of power steering arms.
Thanks, Paul |
Yes, there were 2 versions: long (3954873 RH and 3954874 LH) and short (3954875 LH and 3954876 RH). Good luck on the hunt!
From CRG http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#steer Quote:
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Well, not that simple.
A standard production manual-steering Camaro used the same steering arms as a standard Camaro with power steering. Z/28 equipment included fast-ratio manual steering. The arms were the same if it had optional power steering. A Camaro SS ordered with power steering received the fast-ratio arms, same as a Z/28. The pitman arm on the steering gear also differs; it's longer for fast-ratio steering. Also, power & manual pitman arms do not interchange. N44 could be ordered with drum brakes; those steering arms are not the same as disc brake arms. |
I have an extra set of the shorter Quick Ratio Arms 3954875 LH and 3954876 RH $175.00 Shipped
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William, maybe some additions to the CRG paragraph are needed? :D thx
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I no longer have a 1970 P & A manual; I believe that's where the special steering w/drum brake listing was. The May 1980 manual categorizes steering arms as 'exc disc brakes' or 'w/frt disc brakes' for 67-69 Camaro and 70-74 Nova.
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Hmm, I have a 74 P&A. long knuckles 73 and 74 are for 69 Camaro (exc. P/S, Spec. Strg., 302). knuckles 75 and 76 are for 69 Camaro w/PS (exc Spec. Strg.) and 69 Camaro w/Disc Brakes (302).
So what was Special Steering? It seems both sets say "except" :) |
Duh! My bad. I know the pitman arms don't interchange. I think I had it right, then screwed it up, somehow.... Will fix.
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