And great thread by the way… a very good reference. I've subscribed for my own future reference.
Mike's 1978 FJ40 Build (2 Viewers)
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My Power Steering Install
I finally found a complete Toyota power steering system that came off a 1984 Toyota truck, and I'll be installing it after a complete refurb seals, hoses, gaskets and paint . Here are a few pics of existing condition. According to the seller it has no leaks and works great.
I finally found a complete Toyota power steering system that came off a 1984 Toyota truck, and I'll be installing it after a complete refurb seals, hoses, gaskets and paint . Here are a few pics of existing condition. According to the seller it has no leaks and works great.
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That outta keep you out of trouble, Mike!
Great thread Mike!! Lots of good ideas and methods!!
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Yeah it should be a piece of cake to install. My wife has a hard time driving the 40 without power steering and some times I'm challenged as well when trying to get out of tight parking spaces so it was definitely the most opportune time for it. I had been looking for a while for a good unit and it had to be an original Toyota system without requiring any mods, so I'll be busy for a while.
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And a GR starter as soon as it arrives.
My review here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gear-reduction-starter-for-fj40-fj60-new-first-impressions.834189/
My review here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gear-reduction-starter-for-fj40-fj60-new-first-impressions.834189/
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I can't tell from the pictures... if it turns out the steering gear pedestal has the wrong mount-angle for an FJ40, Georg (@orangefj45) sells the Bill Dorry pedestal.
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Just stumbled across this thread .......
Great work and nice attention to detail!!!!!
The ps parts you picked up look like they're from an 82-85 mini truck. The pedestal won't work on a 40-series cruiser and the box won't work on a 40-series pedestal since the angle of the mounting surface is very different. I'm not sure why Toyota decided not yo use the same ps boxes ....... but they didn't. Internally, the mini truck and 40-series box are identical. But the housing is different.
So ultimately, you'll need to use a pedestal if you end up running that box.
Your other option would be to purchase a bare 40-series ps box housing and transplant the guts from your existing mini truck box into it. However, the bare housing is about $500 at the dealer.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
Great work and nice attention to detail!!!!!
The ps parts you picked up look like they're from an 82-85 mini truck. The pedestal won't work on a 40-series cruiser and the box won't work on a 40-series pedestal since the angle of the mounting surface is very different. I'm not sure why Toyota decided not yo use the same ps boxes ....... but they didn't. Internally, the mini truck and 40-series box are identical. But the housing is different.
So ultimately, you'll need to use a pedestal if you end up running that box.
Your other option would be to purchase a bare 40-series ps box housing and transplant the guts from your existing mini truck box into it. However, the bare housing is about $500 at the dealer.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
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A little more info that might help.......
The ps pump, hoses and res you got with the ps box won't bolt up to your 2F. That's the bad news. But there's also go news. Luckily you have the later 2F block that features the provisions to attach a factory ps bracket and pump. So you can get the stock FJ40/60 series 2F ps pump and bracket and it'll bolt right on.
The factory high pressure hose has been discontinued. You might be able to find an aftermarket unit. I usually have a hose made at my local hydraulic shop.
Hope that helps. If you need any input or parts for your ps conversion, feel free to get in touch with me.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
The ps pump, hoses and res you got with the ps box won't bolt up to your 2F. That's the bad news. But there's also go news. Luckily you have the later 2F block that features the provisions to attach a factory ps bracket and pump. So you can get the stock FJ40/60 series 2F ps pump and bracket and it'll bolt right on.
The factory high pressure hose has been discontinued. You might be able to find an aftermarket unit. I usually have a hose made at my local hydraulic shop.
Hope that helps. If you need any input or parts for your ps conversion, feel free to get in touch with me.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
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Beautiful engine bay, great work!!
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I would never use a torch on a steering box!!!!!!
Obviously I've had to deal with my fair share of steering boxes and stubborn pitman arms. It's just like anything else when it comes to working on mechanical items that are a few years old ..... There are tricks to taking things apart and put them back togetger. Most of the time, there are proven ways of handling such issues. Sometimes you have to refine your techniques over time.
Whenever I remove a pitman arm from a steering box ( doesnt matter if its power steering or manual steering domestic or import ) I use a bell style puller with an air impact gun. The puller I use is made by snap-on. I've broken a few but they warranty them.
I apply quite a bit of pressure with the puller. most of the time that will do the trick and the arm will pop off the sector shaft. Sometimes this is not enough. In that case I apply quite a bit of pressure with the puller. Then I grab a long heavy drift and a hammer. I place the drift in line with the sector shaft so the end of it touches the pitman arm. Then I hit the other end of the drift with us to pound sledge hammer in one decisive blow. That almost always gets the arm off immediately. Sometimes you may have to drift 2 or 3 times but that is very uncommon. Job done.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
Obviously I've had to deal with my fair share of steering boxes and stubborn pitman arms. It's just like anything else when it comes to working on mechanical items that are a few years old ..... There are tricks to taking things apart and put them back togetger. Most of the time, there are proven ways of handling such issues. Sometimes you have to refine your techniques over time.
Whenever I remove a pitman arm from a steering box ( doesnt matter if its power steering or manual steering domestic or import ) I use a bell style puller with an air impact gun. The puller I use is made by snap-on. I've broken a few but they warranty them.
I apply quite a bit of pressure with the puller. most of the time that will do the trick and the arm will pop off the sector shaft. Sometimes this is not enough. In that case I apply quite a bit of pressure with the puller. Then I grab a long heavy drift and a hammer. I place the drift in line with the sector shaft so the end of it touches the pitman arm. Then I hit the other end of the drift with us to pound sledge hammer in one decisive blow. That almost always gets the arm off immediately. Sometimes you may have to drift 2 or 3 times but that is very uncommon. Job done.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
