Power Steering Question
Hi i have a 81 pick up just wondering if a 86 power steering setup would work with my truck
thanks dave |
Not without modification/fab work.
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Is it 2wd or 4wd? 2wd will swap (I did a 87 to 83 swap), 4wd will not as suspension system is different between 81 and 86
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But the '86 has the IFS steering box, 2wd or 4wd, so he would need to weld it onto the frame, correct? I mean I know it will swap, but it won't be a "bolt-on" fit, he will need to do some fab work.
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According to the parts catalog, 81-88 2wd trucks use the same steering box.
and the 86-88 4wd use a different one. The only problem I ran into swapping the power steering from an 87 2wd to 83 2wd, is that the manual steering shaft is a little bit long |
Ok cool, that would be nice! Yeah, I think even in some of the first gen trucks, the steering shaft is different for power steering/non power steering.
My guess is that the 81-88 being the same is because even the first gen 2wd's had IFS? But going from any 2wd with power steering to a first gen 4wd without would be an issue? As in not a direct bolt on swap. But if you've done it already, you know more than me! |
The power steering setup will work no problem, MINUS the steering gear.
You would either need to A. get a new steering gear or B. switch to crossover steering and use the IFS steering box. The steering shaft is also a different length, but the slip joint in the shaft should take up enough play. If not, just get a used steering shaft from the same truck. |
Good to know!
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Can you use a power steering setup out of an 89-95 Toyota on an 83 with high steering? I'm assuming it shouldn't be a problem just looking for some verifacation thanks
what's up everyone new to yota tech ps all pro and trail gear both sell a bolt on and weld on bracket for the ifs box, but it just as easy to make your own |
Originally Posted by capekdw
(Post 51400431)
Can you use a power steering setup out of an 89-95 Toyota on an 83 with high steering? I'm assuming it shouldn't be a problem just looking for some verifacation thanks
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