Power steering - cross over

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 9:13 pm

Well I have rung around and all the wreckers are on drugs, they want over $1000 for p/s to suit a hilux, so I guess I will have to get creative. I have noticed a few of you guys are running what you call cross over steering. Just woundering if you are fabbing it up your self or is someone down here making it ?

Post by **zukin** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 9:22 pm

im with ya mate most wreckers are stoners all they want is to make a dollar out of ya..

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 20, 2003 9:30 pm

looking like I may soon be the owner of a nice hilux wreck with p/s and a/c.... still cheaper than the wreckers and i get more stuff

Post by **bj on roids** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:46 am

yeah we fab our own crossover

it is quite simple, and very similar to the way a 60 series power steering conversion is done on a 40 series

just with a spring over :twisted:

Post by **beebee** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:47 pm

zukin wrote:im with ya mate most wreckers are stoners all they want is to make a dollar out of ya..

It's almost like they are trying to run a business! :finger:

Post by **beebee** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:55 pm

The hardest part about the crossover setup is the steering arm. The best and most legal way to go is the one from chaos which I heard was around $380. The other safe option is to go histeer at $650 (I think) for the arm from snake or chaos but I don't know whether they are ready for production. BJ is selling his histeer arms.

If you want to go the cheaper and dodgy method, then weld up your own arm. I have one of these that I would sell (to fund histeer) but is FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY. ie don't sue me if it contributes to an accident coz it's far from a legal mod. Although the way in which it is constructed has been coppied my many before and after and is the safest way that I can see to achieve the desired results. I also copied this with the help of Ruff and his hilux.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:22 pm

got a picture and a price..

Post by **beebee** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:33 pm

Where abouts in Brisbane are you? The arm is currntly on my vehicle so it may be an advantage to see set up on a vehicle. PM me if you don't want to disclose your location.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 9:50 pm

I live in Cashmere, Near Albany Creek / Strathpine. Bout 5 minutes from 4x4 Parts Australia.

Post by **beebee** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 9:48 pm

Are you interested in seeing the installed arm?

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 9:55 pm

Yeah I am keen , I am stuck at home till monday when I get my truck back. Where do you live ?
Would be great if you want to drop over for a beer and a chat the I can get some photos and run some ideas past you.

Post by **beebee** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 8:24 pm

I'll be working 7 shifts this week but will be home sunday. As this is my only day off (I'll be working probably 7 days a week until easter) I won't want to drive out to your place. :( But if you want, I'm only at Clayfield so you could drop in?

Call me if you want to organise something 0439 998 260

Regards
Dave

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