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Power Steering for us rocky
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 12:21 pm
by SimplyPV
well peeps.. while i was on my parts truck workin on taking the head off, i noticed that the rig had a power steering pump an fluid reserve.... right now, i'm thinking.. omg! is there any way i can slap this onto my rig? i realize that i'm not too knowlegeable about power steering but i'm wondering if its a possibilty... pls.... any comments on this? also.. good news.. looks the head is in ok shape... needs to be cleaned up before i can really tell though.. should be able to let you guys know tomorrow whats up with it.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 1:32 pm
by Le0n
My Roza is a 1991 DXF300 and not fitted with power steering or air con as standard.
I've fitted both, genuine power steering from a wrecker at $650.00 and an after market aircon. Recently retrofitted a genuine Feroza aircon compressor & mounting bracket but thats another story.
Changing the steering was near enough to straight forward but with a lot of pushing and pulling to get everthing in. Took me a good afternoon to do it by myself. Happy to have done it. Makes Roza a lot easier to drive.
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 2:02 pm
by SimplyPV
leon... the part that the steering rod shaft goes into.. does that already have preset attachments for the hoses off of the power steering pump? how do i install this?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 5:19 pm
by Le0n
PV Thats the steering box, Yep I got the lot, everything in a change over kit except they didn't want any of the old gear back.
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:23 pm
by SimplyPV
ok well... i know the parts truck has power steering.. so what exactly do i need to pull off in order to install on my rig? can i jus add the parts onto my rig or do i have to take some parts off of my rig in order to fit on the power steering?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:12 pm
by Le0n
You have to take off the Steering box on your existing rig.
You need to fit the power steering box. The power steering pump. The power stering belt pulley on the front of the motor. The power steering oil resevoir and all the pipes and hoses. Then when it's working a wheel alignment will be required.