Adding power steering to older BJ60?

[rstl99]

Time to tap the collective knowledge of this group again (I've searched the archives but can't find an answer to my question, which is...)

I own an early BJ60 (with non-power-assisted steering). The standard steering is tight, works well and does not pose problems for me when out on the road, but around town it can cause some serious arm workouts, if I don't park strategically in parking lots! (like that time recently in the crammed video store parking lot, man, I didn't think I'd get out of there!)

So: I may consider adding power steering to my rig at some point, and may start locating the necessary bits and pieces over the next few months. I have a feeling that the convenience of power steering may outweigh some of the minuses - cost and work required to retrofit, loss in (already limited) engine power, less "simple" system for venturing off in out-of-the-way places.

Question: Other than the power steering box (which the seller of my truck indicated he had a good spare from an HJ60 that he would give me - and which I trust would fit my BJ60), what other bits and pieces are needed to effect this conversion, and does someone on the group have good used specimens of these bits they may be willing to part with? How much work is involved in the conversion, and anything in particular to watch out for?

Thanks again!

[Tapage]

The 3B and 2H pumps are diferent .. and goes in diferent places .. the 3B it's much more friendly to use any Mini truck PS pump or Chevy PS pump ..

I have one used 3B pump here .. but little far from you. anycase I thought 2 are the most important parts ..

PS pump and PS box ..

[exmodlad]

Quote............what other bits and pieces are needed to effect this conversion, and does someone on the group have good used specimens of these bits they may be willing to part with? How much work is involved in the conversion, and anything in particular to watch out for.......Quote
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If you have the box, i have just about all the other parts you will need to put the power steering in your BJ60 ...all the parts are sitting in my shop where it is nice and warm......plus i have a steering column and intermediate shaft, and coupling guard for the connection to the PS box, if needed

Here is a picture of some of whats needed, but not everything



PM me if interested

Best Regards

Gord

**** and if your friend can't supply the Steering box, i believe i can direct you to a very good one also ****

[brownbear]

I love power steering I've driven a few trucks without it and I can't stand hurting my arms in a parking lot....

Order them from Gord and live the good life.....LOL