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vitara steering box into sierra
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:01 am
by ajsr
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
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:24 pm
by ajsr
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:38 pm
by St Jimmy
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:58 pm
by zookimal
As far as I'm aware a true wedge for a RHD setup hasn't been made.
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:06 pm
by ajsr
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?
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:26 pm
by zookimal
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:53 pm
by ajsr
apart from the shaft not being straight is there any other reason for the wedge?
otherwise ill make a double uni shaft as well
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:19 pm
by zookimal
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:30 pm
by ajsr
tthanks zookimal youv'e been a great help
cheers andrew
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:00 am
by short stuff
id be in for one too
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:20 pm
by MUD-PIGSIERRA
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?
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:08 pm
by St Jimmy
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.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:40 pm
by ajsr
if someone is getting plates made im up for one
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:43 am
by wideaz
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:59 am
by Gwagensteve
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:49 pm
by ajsr
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
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:51 pm
by joeblow
if you don't use the plate the input shaft on the box will sit at an awkward angle.
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:55 pm
by ajsr
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?
