Why can't LHD power steering parts be used on RHD BJ40's?

[TOBASH]

Seems to me parts is parts. How do they sit or behave differently?

TIA,

T

 

[3_puppies]

Seems to me parts is parts. How do they sit or behave differently?

TIA,

T

Which parts? the steering box would be pointing the wrong way. The column I would think is the same. The high preasure hose would not be long enough

 

[TOBASH]

I am still confused...

...Hoses can be extended. No biggy there.

What do you mean that the box will point the wrong way. As long as the steering wheel attaches to the box in the back and the pitman arm is up front, what is the problem? Are you trying to say that attaching it to the frame will be a challenge? Why so? Just make a different type of frame attachment. Am I off base here?

Anyone have pics of RHD and LHD boxes to illustrate the differences?

Thanks in advance,

T

 

[Plowboy]

The pitman arm is not in the front. It is on the side. ON a lhd the pitman is on the outside of the driver frame (pitman shaft pointing to the left). On the rhd it is on the outside of the frame (pitman shaft pointing to the right). Two completely different powersteering case designs.

 

[crushr]

I think you should go ahead and install LHD steering parts in your RHD truck and let us know how it works.

 

[Enigma]

Some of the parts are the same, like a couple tie rod ends, the rest are SIMILAR. Similar in that they are the same, but opposite hand threads, etc.

 

[TOBASH]

Thanks for the clear explanation

Many thanks

The pitman arm is not in the front. It is on the side. ON a lhd the pitman is on the outside of the driver frame (pitman shaft pointing to the left). On the rhd it is on the outside of the frame (pitman shaft pointing to the right). Two completely different powersteering case designs.

 

[Downey]

Had you been considering a Saginaw P.S. conversion, you probably could use a GM Pickup/Truck gear box that is mounted outside the frame (in the left front wheel well, drivers side on LH drive vehicles). It then could be mounted to the inside of the RH frame rail using almost all of the other Saginaw steerting conversion parts already on the market.

 

[TOBASH]

Thanks Downey!I recall reading that in the past, but it didn't register.One more?4U

Now it makes sense. You have really helped me! Just which GM trucks have the steering mounted this way? What parts would I need, soup to nuts? IS there a link to someone who has done this exact swap> I searched but maybe I hit the wrong keywords and I did not find what I was looking for.

Thanks to you and all the others who are answering my questions!

Had you been considering a Saginaw P.S. conversion, you probably could use a GM Pickup/Truck gear box that is mounted outside the frame (in the left front wheel well, drivers side on LH drive vehicles). It then could be mounted to the inside of the RH frame rail using almost all of the other Saginaw steerting conversion parts already on the market.

 

[Plowboy]

I have seen that box that is on the outside of the frame on c-10 and c-20 gmc and chev vans. One word of caution, check the direction that the pitman arm is turning. Some boxes turn clockwise, like the astro van. Clockwise will have the pitman pointing forward usually, while counterclockwise the pitman is pointing towards the rear of the vehicle.

 

[Downey]

I have not done a RH drive Saginaw swap, but I imagine you could use our:
(a) frame inclosure
(b) steering drive shaft with u-joints
(c) firewall anchor plate
(d) pitman arm
(e) tie rod and rod end
(f) p.s. hose kit
Although I'm not crazy about the BTB gear box mounting plate, I think it might work for this RH application?????. I agree that the gear box you will need should be a full sized Chevy pickup or stake bed sized truck (not S-10, they are like the passenger car boxes).

 

[TOBASH]

BTB mounting plate? What is that spelled out for the ignorant Newbie.

I have not done a RH drive Saginaw swap, but I imagine you could use our:
(a) frame inclosure
(b) steering drive shaft with u-joints
(c) firewall anchor plate
(d) pitman arm
(e) tie rod and rod end
(f) p.s. hose kit
Although I'm not crazy about the BTB gear box mounting plate, I think it might work for this RH application?????. I agree that the gear box you will need should be a full sized Chevy pickup or stake bed sized truck (not S-10, they are like the passenger car boxes).

Awesome information. To avoid confusion, do you absolutely know which box I should use? Also, what does you kit cost.

Many thanks.

T

 

[Downey]

Tobash, click onto www.downeyoff-road.com, then click onto Chassis, then click onto Saginaw Steering, then scroll down to FJ40 P.S., look at:
#52110
#32430, 32436, or 32836
#45264
#99416
#45451
#44416-FM

 

[TOBASH]

Now that is an increadible answer!

Thanks. I couldn't ask for more on-point information.

Best,

T

Tobash, click onto www.downeyoff-road.com, then click onto Chassis, then click onto Saginaw Steering, then scroll down to FJ40 P.S., look at:
#52110
#32430, 32436, or 32836
#45264
#99416
#45451
#44416-FM

 

[Beast II]

How did that work out for you ? I have a RHD and I'm looking for a power steering setup as well.