Steering Coupler Question....

I am making a switch from power to manual steering on my '70 Satellite. I got a manual steering shaft, and have heard that I will also need a manual steering coupler, which I believe is the small box-like doodad at the bottom of the shaft. Is this correct? I'd hate to put it all together only to find out it doesn't fit.

Thanks!

Yes, you'll need a manual steering coupler so that your shaft will have a set of splines to engage the steering box. I'd show you a picture of what a coupler looks like, but mine is a pretty bad example.

Thanks for the info - and so quickly!

I had a look at mine, and have now figured out that the hole with the splines in it is smaller for the power steering unit that it is for the manual one... or, at least, that's my guess, since mine won't fit onto my manual steering box.

Never mind. Misunderstood

You know what, if you already have a power steering column, just purchase this adapter. It connects a PS column to a manual steering box. FirmFeel is a great company to do business with too.

http://firmfeel.com/a_body_mopar_column_adapter.html

With the column adapter you still need the manual coupler. They are available new on ebay.

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You know what, if you already have a power steering column, just purchase this adapter. It connects a PS column to a manual steering box. FirmFeel is a great company to do business with too.

http://firmfeel.com/a_body_mopar_column_adapter.html

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Power steering column + this = works fine (don't need a new coupler). Though since you already have the manual column you should just get the coupler. They're easy to replace.

I have one of the firm feel adapters on the shelf I'll make you a deal on if you decide to go that route.