vitara steering box into sierra

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:01 am

hey all
been through the bible and search
did anyone end up making a wedge adaptor for the vitara steering box into sierra id like to buy one if there are available
cheers andrew

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:24 pm

Post by **St Jimmy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:38 pm

Try this

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=114031

Post by **zookimal** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:58 pm

As far as I'm aware a true wedge for a RHD setup hasn't been made.

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:06 pm

its impossible to fit/ adapt a lhd wedge isn't it

ps what happened to wast33's ? he took that shit with wideas too far right?

Post by **zookimal** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:26 pm

ajsr wrote:its impossible to fit/ adapt a lhd wedge isn't it

Yep, mirror image would be required.

I'd buy a RHD wedge if available. I'm about to fit a vit box and run a double uni intermediate shaft instead.

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:53 pm

apart from the shaft not being straight is there any other reason for the wedge?
otherwise ill make a double uni shaft as well

Post by **zookimal** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:19 pm

ajsr wrote:apart from the shaft not being straight is there any other reason for the wedge?
otherwise ill make a double uni shaft as well

Only to provide a bolt on solution that also better aligns the box.

In a vit the box angle allows it to clear the wheelwell/tower.

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:30 pm

tthanks zookimal youv'e been a great help
cheers andrew

Post by **short stuff** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:00 am

id be in for one too

Post by **MUD-PIGSIERRA** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:20 pm

Is the link provided above an actually wedge or just a plate...? My understanding was that a wedge was required...? If something like that can be printed out and made then, I could probably get a couple made up and sell a few if others are interested...? This is of course if its just plate?

Post by **St Jimmy** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:08 pm

MUD-PIGSIERRA wrote:Is the link provided above an actually wedge or just a plate...? My understanding was that a wedge was required...? If something like that can be printed out and made then, I could probably get a couple made up and sell a few if others are interested...? This is of course if its just plate?

The link is to a plate, that everyone is using.

Post by **ajsr** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:40 pm

if someone is getting plates made im up for one

Post by **wideaz** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:43 am

i got fitted a toyota cruiser steering box without any wedges bolted in really easy and used a vitara power steering pump and pully and filler
had to get 1 custom line made up but beside that no problems

best mod ever to do i cant imagine driving a zook without power steering.

Post by **Gwagensteve** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:59 am

Cruiser?

As in Land Cruiser??

Sure it's not cressida? That is quite a good fit if you're not already reworking the front of the chassis.

Steve.

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:49 pm

ok guys
pitman arms. who is using what???
short of buying one from lowrange to suit sierra and vitara, is anything else a straight bolt on?? if so what and what years??

one other quick question is the 10mm plate really necessary for the box to chassis rail mount? one of the holes aready lines up, it looks nearly easier to dill two more holes intall crush tubes and bolt it straight on.OR have I missed something??

help needed fast if possible im running out of holidays and want to go wheeling
cheers andrew

Post by **joeblow** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:51 pm

if you don't use the plate the input shaft on the box will sit at an awkward angle.

Post by **ajsr** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:55 pm

i was thinking of using another uni in the steering shaft down box end to fix this angle.
this sould work shouldn't it??
ideas on pitman joe?

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