Power steering to BJ42 (1 Viewer)

[giacomo]

Hi all,

I should to fit a power steering system a 1982 BJ42 LHD with 3B, that currently does not have it
so I would like to know if there is a complete kit, or I have to buy : new radiator,power steering gear and pump , brackets, alternator , cranck pulley ,etc..........
with all the problems and appropriate adjustments

otherwise get advice from those who have already mounted a electric power steering......
pros and cons ?
thank you

Giacomo

 

[Yellowknifer]

I ended up getting a used OEM setup from 4wheelauto to convert my 82 BJ42. I didn't need a new radiator or thermostat because they were the newer style outlets. I think the hardest things to find are some of the brackets and the cooler line. I couldn't find much information on aftermarket kits when I was looking but that was a few years ago now.

I briefly looked into the EPS but my land cruiser is fairly original and the 24v electrical wasn't really touched. I know there is a fine balance of adding electronics to the 24v rigs and I didn't want to create issues with the batteries.

 

[giacomo]

Thank you Yellowknifer
so you bought a complete kit of used parts or single spare parts ?
do you remember what these components were ?
but for EPS if I'm not mistaken there is also the 24V version

Giacomo

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Actually, this should be the BJ42 idroguida (power steering) complete kit Giakomo.
The FJ40 equivalent kit should not be very different than the above.
Hope that will help!
Ciao!

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1984 BJ42, frame-off restored
1983 BJ45 P/UP, resto project

 

[giacomo]

Thank you Greek Cruiserhead
so in the picture are the spare parts of the FJ40 shown ?
with which engine and which year ?
Ciao

Giacomo

 

[David*BJ70]

I source a steering gear box from a 1979 FJ740 (p/s was an option) - I might think a pre-1985 pick (hilux) is the same...

I had to shorten the steering column shaft by about 3 cm

I source a pump, a pulley and tensionner from a BJ60.

I built / bent the low pressur return line

I ask to a hydraulic hose shop to built a high pressur line which run from the pump over the engine instead of the original place --> way cheaper !

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Buongiorno Giacomo,
Actually it is a picture from 1983-84 BJ42 parts sold in W. Europe (probably in France).

 

[Yellowknifer]

I bought the used parts from 4wheelauto In Edmonton but was just lucky they had it in stock. I think the hardest parts to find are the cooler lines, tensioner and the reservoir bracket since they are 3b specific. I think I had to get a different alternator bracket as well. The power steering models had a different bend in them.

The hoses can be made like David said. There may be aftermarket brackets for a Saginaw conversion but I didn't really look for any.

You can get the EPS for 24v vehicles but I think it just uses a converter. I didn't really want to install one but if it is done properly I wouldn't suspect there would be any issues.

 

[David*BJ70]

I think I had to get a different alternator bracket as well. The power steering models had a different bend in them.

Yes you are right on this ! I made my swap ten years ago and now I recall this !

See that thread where I have few post about this issue : 3b power steering pump and bracket

 

[-MaTTi-]

60-series box and pump is not so hard to install and much stronger consruction. My version of it: BJ42 going in half - project