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Electric power steering?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by jeepstar, Jan 29, 2016.

  1. Feb 2, 2016
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Bozeman, MT
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    My B is 80" wheelbase and the sector box is less than 3 turns lock to lock. Works perfect, ESPECIALLY on the road. And that setup hasn't changed for 43 years. It doesn't make any difference what the box ratio is if the rest of your steering/suspension is dog poop-you will still be all over the road. I have virtually no slop in my steering. If the steering wheel moves, so do the wheels. Granted, you are not likely going to get to that point with a Ross box system but you certainly can with a Saginaw, manual or power. But the whole system has to be tight, including the spring/shackle bushings.
     
  2. Feb 2, 2016
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Happy Valley, OR
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    81" wheel base here with 2 3/4 turns lock to lock from a Turbo Firebird. I really like it on the trail and street but I'm used to how quick it is. Been in there over 20 years. I put a 3 1/2 turn box in the daughters Jeep and it was fine on the street.
     
  3. Nov 22, 2016
    Bzrut

    Bzrut New Member

    IL.
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    He everyone I'm in the process of converting to electric power steering, almost done. Here's a good place to check out Welcome to ePowerSteering.com
     
  4. Nov 22, 2016
    tarry99

    tarry99 Member

    Northern California
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    Assist only..............From what I have seen and heard about these units is they are somewhat limited to a lightweight Equinox sized vehicle with small tires.............not sure that unit would do much off road while plowing through soft dirt with 33-36" tires..................but I'm all ears to hear about your results.
     
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