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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: dsumers on September 27, 2006, 02:49:44 PM

Title: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: dsumers on September 27, 2006, 02:49:44 PM

What is the best power steering out there for a samurai.  I have used the sidekick setup in one samurai, wasnt happy with it,as it struggled with 31's and locked front end. not enough power.  Looking for something strong enough to turn 36" tires in the rocks and yet compact enough to fit.  Let me know your opinion and some pics would be great.  I was thinking about possibally using the sidekick steering gear with a more powerfull pump, has anyone done this and will the sidekick steering gear hold up to more pressure and larger tires.

Title: Re: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: SamuraiGuy7 on September 27, 2006, 02:59:07 PM

Rocky Road Outfiters carry a toyota power steering conversion kit.

http://www.rocky-road.com/powersteer.html

Title: Re: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: dsumers on October 03, 2006, 02:38:57 PM

I heard these were weak as well, not enough power to turn large tires.

Title: Re: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: john1974 on October 04, 2006, 06:36:14 AM

Wow thats crazy,  We got a sammy in our group who has 31's 4:16 T-case gears, and locked front and rear.  He did the tracker/kick powersteering setup. and can use 1 finger to turn the wheel.   maybe it depends on year of powersteering.??

Title: Re: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: bashzuk on October 04, 2006, 09:27:09 PM

I run the sidekick power steering, got it from locjaw works fine has turned 32x11.50's and 31x11.50's locked in the front and can do it with one hand with ease.
Just letting you know what I'm running OH and if you are thinking of not getting power steering and running a locker up front with 31's' or bigger ask drone637 to let you drive his rig you will run out and spend as much money as needed for power steering.

Title: Re: Samurai Power Steering
Post by: dsumers on October 05, 2006, 02:43:05 PM

I have seen the kick powersteering on several samurai's, I guess as long as you dont run bigger than a 31" tire youll be fine.  Just trying to see what else is out there.   I currently run a ford pickup steering gear and saginaw pump on my other trail rig, it does excellent with the 36" tires, problem is too big and bulky.