power steering issues

[bones_1]

does any one know any simple ways to put power steering into an fj45 landcrusier with relitive ease. the steering is pretty heavy when crawling through the rocks at slow speeds. any help would be great

cheers Bones

[beanz2]

I've seen solid axle Hilux power steering used in a 40 series. A 45 series should be similar. An adapter plate can be made to fit the gearbox where it mates to the chassis and 60 series pump and lines are used .

Here is a picture on a LHD 40 series (warning: large picture file)
http://static.zoovy.com/img/jtoutfitters/-/pskit40

Dave

[matt.mcinnes]

There will be a few pics on my members page of my conversion and if you need more let me know. Mine been a FJ40.
Matt

[Tooheys]

Have a look here http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... highlight= would be easier on a 2f because you can get a 60 series powersteer pump that mounts high on the block so no need to modify radiator hoses and the like i think. I dont know if the swivel hubs are the same on a 45/75 so you may have trouble using the draglink and tie rod i used

[v840]

Ive seen it done using an 80 series pump and box. Mounts to the chassis in front of drivers side shock absorber (on the outside). Looked real neat and did away with that relay rod that can foul on the shock. Thinking of doing it to mine when I have funds.

[bones_1]

thanks for that. the only idea i had was to use a 55 series crusier box

cheers