Retro-fitting Power Steering to a WB

[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.

[wbute]

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

I agree, my wb still has long arms, it has turning circle a little bigger than my Kenworth truck.

[Rico]

So have I got this right?

Long Arms = Armstrong steering
Sort arms = Power Steering

[MENTION=203]Mazdragon[/MENTION] Thanks for the offer that is huge, really appreciate that. I havge decided to leave it as armstrong steering at the moment, The van wont be ready this side of Melb cup weekend probably next year even! Slowly rubbing it back, taking a whil;e but I was expecting that thansk again for all help, much appreciated. Just doing research first before I go off buying parts etc, dont want top buy stuff that I dont really need. I have only owned 4 cars with power steering, I think I need to harden up a bit....Im goin soft.

[HK1837]

Almost. HQ has the short arms regardless of power or not. HJ-WB have the long arms for manual steer, short for power.

[ozbox]

Almost. HQ has the short arms regardless of power or not. HJ-WB have the long arms for manual steer, short for power.

hq hj have short arms for all..long arms came in with rts.

[HK1837]

You sure Greg? I'm pretty certain only HQ with non power steer had short arms.

[Rico]

saaaweeet!Thanx guys! thats kool. Will see how she turns after new bushes, ball joints etc..

[adam perth]

You sure Greg? I'm pretty certain only HQ with non power steer had short arms.

i thought it was HQ -HJ too, makes sence with the change in geometry.... i have x5 cars here with original HJ chassis, all with no P/S, will check over the next few days.