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85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:22 pm
by kane86
just wondering if by installing cross over steering with the ifs power steering box is there anything else i need to convert to power steering as there is currently no power steering pump box or anything or would it be easier and cheaper to just go cross over and hydro assist also what would i need to go with the hydro assist option all help is appreciated
thanks
kane

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:55 pm
by Willy Hilux
Best off going with high steer, not x over. Keep ya links nice and high.

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:50 pm
by kane86
sorry it will be the locktup high steer kit i will be using is it pretty straight forward connecting the ifs steering box or do i need to get pumps, extra pulleys etc connected as well

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:38 pm
by Willy Hilux
You will need a Power steer pump. I'm using a ford tear drop pump that you can get from the wreckers dirt cheap. Just make a bracket for it and you will need the power steer lines from a hilux.

You will also need a IFS power steer box from a surf or IFS 4x4 hilux. Grap the Power steer lines and hoses when ya get the box.

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:48 pm
by 4be
Hi,
i had an yn 67 single cab and it had no power steering. When i did it i bought the crossover steering conversion from trailgear. I then bought an IFS steering box, lines and pump from All 4x4 parts. Then sent that straight to Yuri and he reconditioned the pump and box. Also when i bought the crossover setup from Trailgear i also got the reinforcing bracket for the chassis at the same time.
The other thing you will need to do whe going crossover is lengthen your steering shaft a little.
Its not a hard job, took me and my brother inlaw 6 hrs and a carton lol
I will find the photos of me and him doing it and post a link for you.

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:51 pm
by Willy Hilux
You can cut the steering shaft and sleeve it, but the DOT won't like it. You can buy an extension for them. If it's just a play toy then sleeve it.

Re: 85 hilux power steering conversion

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:53 pm
by 4be
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 6&t=124951" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Heres the link to my hilux. If theres anything else i can help you with feel free to pm me. :)

Agreed willy, mine was just a toy. Thanks for bringing that up mate.:)