Oooh, power steering

Finally got out and street tested the power steering I put in last week. It's like driving a tiny little car, the 17" wheel and power steering make turning the jeep a 1 finger operation. Can't wait to try it out on the trail next weekend. Only problem is turning radius, need to swap out the scout d44 knuckles for some ford knuckles, the long arms on the scout pieces along with the shorter XJ pitman arm I used really increased my turning circle. Oh, well something to do next month.

 

what setup are you using. XJ?

 

The power steering box is off a Wagoneer
Pitman arm is Stock XJ
Hoses are modified Wagoneer
Pump and brackets are off a Buick 340, with an output porrt from a wagoneer pump

 

ah ok. i was wondering since i am going this morning to get all that stuff.

 

You don't want an XJ pitman unless you are mounting the box really high, it has a 2.5" drop. The wagoneer arm is pretty flat and will work better for a more stock mounting location.

 

ok. i might mount the box a little higher then stock just to help get it out of the rocks.

 

Ooooh yeah - power steering is great. Makes your Jeep so much more manueverable.

 

And you really appreciate it after running 35 inch tires with manual steering for a few years

 

ok well now i know what i want from CAP so i am off. off to the garage to find my tools that dad has burried under 2ft of his stuff

 

Whats the ratio of the wagoneer box?

 

I think it's less than 3 full turns. It's really quick lock to lock

 

hold on let me check mine........................................................................................................................... mine is about 3.5 turns lock to lock give or take a little.

 

have you got any pics. i'm getting ready to commit to repairing the po's attempt on my 69 cj5. you remember... the one with the power enhanced bellcrank that scared the he!! outta everyone?

 

i can get you a pic tomarrow night. it is dark out and my camera is now leashed to the wall socket. or do you mean the bracket and all that?

 

Mike, my pump was doing the same, so much that I could see the front end shifting.
I made the steering brace and have not had any problems thus far.

 

You could actually see the drivers side frame rail start to twist if I tried to steer beyond the stops. The brace totally eliminated that.

 

sorry man no pics tonight. i did not get home from class till late. i dont have the bracket except the one i cut out of cardboard from Mcruffs blueprints. they are really good.

 

the bracket, conections, steering rod, pitman, everything. sorta like jeep porn. :twisted: i just can't get enough!

i think i just about ready to collect the pieces. will probably go with heimer joints.