BJ40 Electric power steering Fj40 Build

[BustedBanjo]

I just wanted to get a new thread started regarding my current electric power steering build. First, Let me start by giving a HUGE THAANK YOU to KEN at Welcome to ePowerSteering.com

He is setting me up with everything I need for the build. I will be sure to keep posted as we go.
First of all. A 1980 BJ40 (in Canada). Standard steering.

More to come stay tooned.

 

[xtremeVA]

There's a ton of interest in this so please take a lot of pics and post often. Good luck with the mod.

 

[Bowling4$]

I just did my electric power steering a month ago. less than 200 dollars some cutting and welding and you've got the best mod you'll ever do on your cruiser! Good luck.

 

[dogfishlake]

Never thought of electric power steering on my 40. Great idea. I put a kit on my 07Polaris Ranger close to 5 years ago and it's great, no issues. Was thinking mini-truck set up and think I found a box but I will hold out to see this.

 

[Bowling4$]

This is what it looks like when your done.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Looking forward to seeing how this comes.

 

[x463]

It's been over a year since I did mine. Works great. A few little things I might do slightly different but no regrets.

More info on my build here - DIY Electric Power Steering

 

[1973Guppie]

sub'd..........

 

[BustedBanjo]

Alright. Sorry for the delay everyone. I have been working like a dog on this power steering project, and it's coming together nicely. I have cut, welded, cursed and swore a million times since I started but I have everything in place. I am just now getting to the electrical installation. I have found out that I suck at welding. But otherwise everything so far is going well. More photos soon to follow. Stay tooned

 

[x463]

I have found out that I suck at welding.

Did you TIG or MIG? I went with TIG. The inner shaft and fittings I had no problem with even as a novice/hobbyist welder. Good prep and having the right welder settings is paramount. Welding the thin outer tubing is tricky and mine weren't pretty. Grinder, a little bondo, and paint - looks good now!

 

[BustedBanjo]

Sorry again.heres a really crappy video about it

 

[BustedBanjo]

Oh man I suck at YouTube

 

[BustedBanjo]

I used a mig, and it looked like crap only because i am not a welder by any stretch. Its all roughed in and fully functional. The tidying up will be done once i have more time



QUOTE="x463, post: 10902223, member: 113134"]Did you TIG or MIG? I went with TIG. The inner shaft and fittings I had no problem with even as a novice/hobbyist welder. Good prep and having the right welder settings is paramount. Welding the thin outer tubing is tricky and mine weren't pretty. Grinder, a little bondo, and paint - looks good now![/QUOTE]
I used a mig.

Did you TIG or MIG? I went with TIG. The inner shaft and fittings I had no problem with even as a novice/hobbyist welder. Good prep and having the right welder settings is paramount. Welding the thin outer tubing is tricky and mine weren't pretty. Grinder, a little bondo, and paint - looks good now!