power steering

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jamesm.campbell@btinterne

power steering

Post by jamesm.campbell@btinterne »

can power steering be retro fitted to my 88 cabby
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Post by PDX Cabby »

yes
you need:
-steering rack
-steering column
-tie rods
-hoses
-pump
-8v pump bracket
85 Cab - 1.9L 8v, g-grind, euro dual downs to TT race w/ Borla, VWMS fuel dizzy, 2H tranny with 5th gear swap, TT short shift, FK 60/40, 15" BBS RA, rear disks... begging for boost...
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Post by 1lowcab »

or just keep it non-power. i don't have it in my diesel and it steers real easy. i want to take it out of the cab too.
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Post by CalAltaDubber »

1lowcab wrote:or just keep it non-power. i don't have it in my diesel and it steers real easy. i want to take it out of the cab too.
I've never had PS in my Cabby, I didn't see the need for it when I bought the car 18 years ago.
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Post by bubster007 »

Power assist steering is basiclly for parking and maybe extreme cornering maneuvers. There is little or no difference at driving speeds after about 20 miles an hour. On Cabbys there is a measureable difference in lock to lock when comparing the two but nothing to write home about. You will probably be happier with what you have than to spend a lot of money that really is no major improvement. Save your money because your car will tell you how you are going to spend it and it probably won't be on power steering.
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