I decided to install the mini-truck power steering mod because it looked like the easiest and did not require welding or other major modifications. Being a 2 banana mechanic, that was important to me. First choice was to gather all the pieces:
1) Power Steering Gear Box from a mini-truck or 4runner 1979-1985.
2) Saginaw Power Steering Pump
3) Mounting Brackets for Gear Box and Pump
4) Pully for Pump
5) Hoses and clamps
After a lot of searching on Mud I selected the brackets form William Dorry. The brackets for the pump and gear box were $180.
I bought the Saginaw Pump from Rockauto.com on the internet. It’s PN# 206823.
Per Bill’s suggestion, I used a machine pulley that is a little smaller in diameter so the RPM on the pump increases a little. These are Martins Parts. Pulley- 1-B-50-SDS, and Bushing- SDS ¾. I bought these from Orion Manufacturing. The contact is Ladis at 1-908-558-1600.
I bought the Gear Box from the Yota yard (Denver Junk Yard) and it came with the nipple (for return line) and the High Pressure Hose.
I bought 3/8” fuel line for the return hose.
1) Power Steering Gear Box from a mini-truck or 4runner 1979-1985.
2) Saginaw Power Steering Pump
3) Mounting Brackets for Gear Box and Pump
4) Pully for Pump
5) Hoses and clamps
After a lot of searching on Mud I selected the brackets form William Dorry. The brackets for the pump and gear box were $180.
I bought the Saginaw Pump from Rockauto.com on the internet. It’s PN# 206823.
Per Bill’s suggestion, I used a machine pulley that is a little smaller in diameter so the RPM on the pump increases a little. These are Martins Parts. Pulley- 1-B-50-SDS, and Bushing- SDS ¾. I bought these from Orion Manufacturing. The contact is Ladis at 1-908-558-1600.
I bought the Gear Box from the Yota yard (Denver Junk Yard) and it came with the nipple (for return line) and the High Pressure Hose.
I bought 3/8” fuel line for the return hose.
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