can you use a 73-76 steering system on a 67-72 k member?

[racerdude5]

I was wondering if its possible to use a steering box, pitman arm, idler arm and centerlink from a 73-76 car on a 67-72 k member? Are there any differences in the mounting holes, or anything else on the exterior of the steering box other than the size of the output shaft?

 

[mguner]

Used the box, pitman & idler arms and linkages from a 74 Duster on a 71 K member in a 68 Dart... so yes. Just make sure you have the proper center link for your engine type. Bolted right in.

 

[69MOPE]

67 K-frame has a different idler arm mount (one tab). But can be modified to work.

 

[mguner]

67 K-frame has a different idler arm mount (one tab). But can be modified to work.

I did not know that... but I never had a 67 either. Great info!

 

[racerdude5]

Thanks guys! I ask because I got this QA1 K-Member and the pitman arm is rubbing on the torsion bar. The idler arm is fine though.

 

[69MOPE]

The lower steering box fasteners can be shimmed to raise the pitman arm angle.

 

[Jim Lusk]

Thanks guys! I ask because I got this QA1 K-Member and the pitman arm is rubbing on the torsion bar. The idler arm is fine though.

In no case should the pitman arm hit the torsion bar. You have a poorly manufactured aftermarket part, in MY opinion...

 

[racerdude5]

The QA1 k member is manufactured using CNC welding and fabrication

 

[Jim Lusk]

The QA1 k member is manufactured using CNC welding and fabrication

That doesn't mean that it is CORRECT, just consistent...

 

[racerdude5]

Understood Jim, but many people have installed this product without issues. That's all I'm saying, there must be something different in my case.