Vitara power steering wedge
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:04 pm
I have made up a kit for fitting Vitara power steering to a RHD Sierra / Samurai using a machined wedge to align the steering box with the steering column.
I have tested the kit on my zook and it fits well, but I want to get a couple of kits fitted to other zuks to make sure I haven't missed anything before I make any more.
Does anyone want to be a test pilot?
The kit includes the CNC machined wedge and fasteners to mount the steering box, a mount to adapt the Vit power steering pump to the block and the required fasteners, and a spacer to move the radiator mounting bracket to clear the steering box.
Parts requred are the Vitara p/s box with pitman arm, pump, factory pump mounting bracket, hoses and reservoir.
Installation also requires a collapsible steering shaft and multi-rib pulleys from a 1600 (or a 1600 conversion!)
The box is mounted as far forward and down as possible to allow use of the stock Vitara pitman arm, and to give room to move the axle forward without the steering arms rubbing on each other.
Below is a pic of the kit:
Price is $200 AU, and I will ship these first ones free.
Ben
I have tested the kit on my zook and it fits well, but I want to get a couple of kits fitted to other zuks to make sure I haven't missed anything before I make any more.
Does anyone want to be a test pilot?
The kit includes the CNC machined wedge and fasteners to mount the steering box, a mount to adapt the Vit power steering pump to the block and the required fasteners, and a spacer to move the radiator mounting bracket to clear the steering box.
Parts requred are the Vitara p/s box with pitman arm, pump, factory pump mounting bracket, hoses and reservoir.
Installation also requires a collapsible steering shaft and multi-rib pulleys from a 1600 (or a 1600 conversion!)
The box is mounted as far forward and down as possible to allow use of the stock Vitara pitman arm, and to give room to move the axle forward without the steering arms rubbing on each other.
Below is a pic of the kit:
Price is $200 AU, and I will ship these first ones free.
Ben