Retro-fitting Power Steering to a WB

[wbute]

Do you really need it with a 6 cylinder?

[HK1837]

Engine makes no difference to how hard it is to steer. Sports wheel and wider tyres have 5 x as much affect. I put power steer on a 6cyl WB tonner once and it made it a pleasure to drive.

[ambientgoat]

Given the state of the exterior of your van, I'd first start with looking at lubricating and replacing your steering components were required.
Also, id check you have the longer manual steering arms. As Byron said, sports wheels also add to the problem.

I think people forget that we survived years without power steering, it's not an essential. Plus you learn not to scrub tyres in car parks without it.

[Mazdragon]

I have power steer on Mr Beigy... he was a 6 cyl. before, now an 8 and I wouldn't be w/out it. It does make it a lot easier to drive... i've driven 8's w/out and found them heavier... and yes, your wheels can make a huge diff too. There's a complete system for sale on Gumtree: http://vic.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Veh...AdIdZ311022780, however, it is for a v8 which I know they're slight different, but thought i'd put it up here anyway in case anybody else is interested.

[wbute]

Its not the wheels, its the width of the tyres. Also tread depth, wheel alignment and air pressure.

I replaced 215/14" standard wheels with 225/15" Simmons, had a wheel alignment and it was lighter in the steering.

My old HX ute here with 215/14 tyres on jelly bean rims and a 6 cylinder is lighter than my current WB with a 253 and power steering running 235/14.

[richo]

Hi there,I have a hx van the best thing i ever did was put power steering on it,it gets driven most days now i can park it .the only thing i would do different is leave the long steering arms on and not fit the short ones.
cheers.

[HK1837]

Hi there,I have a hx van the best thing i ever did was put power steering on it,it gets driven most days now i can park it .the only thing i would do different is leave the long steering arms on and not fit the short ones.
cheers.

You don't want long steering arms with power steering, the turning circle is terrible that way.

[0488TINTER]

as long as you dont mind getting anally raped you could go this way

http://www.blacksracks.com.au/

[TwoTees]

Rico
Here you go. Currently at $20 but expect to pay more....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-6-...#ht_500wt_1156