hilux power steer conversion

sud · Post by **sud** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:55 pm

hi just wondering if anyone can advise me what models i can scavange bits off to convert an 84 hilux to power steer. i have the old pump from my 1990 diesel 2wd when i put a 1uz v8 into it but would need the lines and the box. even if anyone has one for sale that would be great
cheers

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:58 pm

Sorry can't help with the power steering; but the lexus V8 and 2wd hilux mix sounds like fun

suzolla · Post by **suzolla** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:54 pm

Where are you located.
Just to be clear, since it is 2wd it is independnt front. does it have a relay rod like a Surf, if so then would a Surf box fit.
Tim

sud · Post by **sud** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:29 am

hey tim down the other end in dunedin. my old ute i did the v8 conversion on was a 2wd(and yea it went pretty well just pushing 2 wheels along), thats what the pump came off but im putting the pump into an 85 4wd so i need a steering box and lines from the pump to the box. il go have a look at what way the arms run this afternoon
cheers

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:10 pm

is this what your looking for

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5192

sud · Post by **sud** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:16 pm

thanks for that link. its an option but perhaps a little involved just now, id be keen on a straight bolt on swap over if its available
cheers

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:18 pm

Hilux power steering is a forward back movement, this is fine on a standard viehicle but when lifted this setup limits articulation, can disconnect from the ball joint and has a few bump steering issues you have to deal with.

The crossover steering you can see in the thread is a far superior setup on a hilux allowing you to get far more articulation out of the front and almost no bump steering.

Here is a pic of the standard setup to get an idea of what we mean

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/images/ ... tt0007.jpg
And this is the bits in it (in a LHD situation sorry
http://www.toyotahilux.com/index.php?doc=11&cid=103

As you can see with the power steering punmp it mounts on the top of the chassis and swings as worded below.
(thanks for use of the pic Hosehustler :oops:

)

See the three silver bolt's in front of the tire the LHS one is on the bottom of the power steering arm, to turn right it moves forward to turn left it moves back, if the wheel goes up it goes right down left. Down too far and the arm connecting the power steering arm and the ball joint on the back of the hub can disconnect.

SNR make a whole kit minus the IFS power steering pump (and possibly a extention to the steering shaft into the power steer unit) Arms and all. This is probibly the best soloution you can get at the moment, and I will be doing this at some point with mine (when finances allow).

this works almost in parallel to your diff so almost no bump steering and a 2 Meter long shaft atg rather than a .5M (pure guessing here but you get the idea).

sud · Post by **sud** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:24 pm

as much as i see this is the superoir conversion im just doing this to my work hack that will never see any extra ground clearance, i just want a standard bolt on, no cert needed so its easier to park and the g/f wont complain about driving it