Sierra Power Steering

Post by **No Idea** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:02 pm

Can I get some ideas on this one

I need to put power steer in the sierra. I can get a vitara complete set up for $500, but I have read on the rocky road site that it is the weakest power steer available. They recomend using a Toyota box.
I would be able to fit the Vitara box no problem, but I am concerned that it might not be up to the job, or maybe the pump might be the problem.
I will be running 35's so it needs to be able to turn them easily.
I have done a search in the forum, but I haven't been able to find alot on the subject.
Can anyone who has either done the conversion, or has it on theirs please give me some advice.

Post by **Midget** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:06 pm

NO IDEA
I have just fitted a toyota 75 series box on the front of my sierra and a EA falcon power steer pump,Works a treat.
I running 38" swampers and i took it for it's 1st test on sunday at woodpecker and i loved it,Don't know how i've been driving without power steer...
Hope this helps,If ya need anymore info just ask..

Jamie

Post by **No Idea** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:09 pm

How did you mount it? Inside chassis or out?
Have you got some pics so I can see what needs to be cut etc.
Is it a daily or comp only?

Post by **redzook** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:24 pm

have a search on pirate
in the zook section

they have a lot of info on power steerin in a zook

hope it helps

Post by **Midget** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:26 pm

The steering box is mounted right on the front of chassis rail on the outside.tehzook is mainly used for comps but i also drive on social drives as well.
I will try and get some pics as soon as possible for ya,but it pretty straight forward.
you have to cut off the round tube from the outsides of the chassis and i used the top hole only that is allready there and then marked and drilled the other two rear holes,you could muck around and redrill the the front bottom hole by replating the chassis but it is not that important.

Jamie

Post by **Bazooka** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 8:15 am

I can supply a kit that will mount the vitara steering box to the chassis. Kit comes with adapter plate, steering shaft, pitman arm and all necessary nuts and bolts. Cost is $250. Its completely bolt on, no welding required at all. Both I and Damo run this kit at the moment and have no problems with it. It allows the wheel to be turned very easily with one hand even with Damo running 32" mongrels.
For pictures or for anyone else interested you can e-mail me at a_lowry@optusnet.com.au

Post by **oozuk** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:23 am

Bazooka wrote:I can supply a kit that will mount the vitara steering box to the chassis. Kit comes with adapter plate, steering shaft, pitman arm and all necessary nuts and bolts. Cost is $250. Its completely bolt on, no welding required at all. Both I and Damo run this kit at the moment and have no problems with it. It allows the wheel to be turned very easily with one hand even with Damo running 32" mongrels.
For pictures or for anyone else interested you can e-mail me at a_lowry@optusnet.com.au

Got your e-mail, your bolt on kit looks good but would it pass a machinary test by DET??

Post by **Bazooka** » Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:21 am

The kit is sold for OFFROAD PURPOSES ONLY.
I hold no responsibility for illegal modifications to your vehicle.
It is your responsibility to check with your states laws.

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