easy hydro-assisted powersteering option?

[jesusgatos]

Take a look at this. Might be a little bit of a pain to modify the column to work with something like that because of the way that it's all enclosed, but probably easier than replacing the steering box.

 

[JasonS]

Not terribly expensive:
Sweet Mfg. Power Steering Servos - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop

 

[JasonS]

http://www.woodwardsteering.eu/PDF/Power-Steering-System-Components.pdf

 

[bones1]

Looks like Woodward has the goods. I wonder if it will work with non rack and pinion steering?.

 

[jesusgatos]

Shouldn't matter what the steering shaft is connected to. Think it's just a matter of sizing the components properly so the ram/s don't fight the steering box.

 

[bones1]

True. I will have to look into this solution,it does look promising.

 

[m-35tom]

really expensive, just do the replacement box. even if you have someone fab it all for you it will still be cheaper. what would you pay for a complete bolt on hyd steering kit? most all the parts for a replacement box are right in a salvage yard.

tom

 

[jesusgatos]

Not planning on doing this myself, but can see how it might be an attractive option for some. Biggest problem I can see is that I've heard that you have to take the steering box apart to remove the steering shaft. Never looked into that though, just cut through mine with a sawzall.

 

[jesusgatos]

Looks like his acct got hacked.

 

[bones1]

"Biggest problem I can see is that I've heard that you have to take the steering box apart to remove the steering shaft. Never looked into that though, just cut through mine with a sawzall"

Never thought about that.