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Old 02-17-2011, 06:16 PM
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adding powersteering

i got a 82 4x4, base model i think. i want to add power steering and was wonder if anyone has a DIY? if the SR5 has power steering, that would be the set up i would like to add. thanks for the help
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Find a solid axle truck with similar engine in the junkyard and grab all the p/s parts, pump, box, hoses, brackets, pulley, etc. and put that stuff on your truck.
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everything will mount up. pretty much bolt on? thanks for the help. do you know if theres a DIY on here with pictures and tips
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Should all bolt right up given the same engine and solid axle up front.

Put the stuff in the box below (plus the tensioner and bolt-on crank pulley):


on the engine and frame. The page below has a bit about how I pulled the stock p/s off mine:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...html#Hydraulic
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off the top of my head I believe that there also needs to be a mounting bolt in the head for the PS pump mount.

This download: http://ncttora.com/fsm/1985/1985FSM_OCR.pdf is for the 85 Factory service manual but much of it will apply to 79-85 SA trucks
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thanks guys, i guess i will be on the look out for all the components because after putting 2 inch spacers, the steering is much harder now lol
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Any luck? I have an 84 that I would like to add power steering to and have an 88 parts truck. Would that PS pump work being for the newer torsion suspension not the solid front axle?
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Originally Posted by 4runnertruck
Any luck? I have an 84 that I would like to add power steering to and have an 88 parts truck. Would that PS pump work being for the newer torsion suspension not the solid front axle?
Assuming same engine, pump is the same between the solid axles and IFS. I ran my '85 p/s pump with an IFS steering box when I converted to crossover steering. You will need a solid axle p/s box and the hoses, reservoir, etc. to hook it all up.
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I have a complete power steering setup for a first gen for sale if anyone needs it message me and will work a deal
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