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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: S.Sidekick on August 28, 2012, 07:48:44 AM

Title: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: S.Sidekick on August 28, 2012, 07:48:44 AM: Hey all, I wanted to get some opinions on adding powersteering to my Samurai. I already have Over the Top steering, but I am wanting to give my arms a break. I am running 33's and locked in the front. Still running Samruai axles, but what setup did you like most, Toyota or Suzuki? Pros/Cons. Thanks for the help!
Jon
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: djjiz on August 29, 2012, 07:28:36 AM: I run a tracker pump with a locker and 31"s and yes, it does work, but I want more steering.
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: ecoast on August 29, 2012, 11:32:03 AM: as above, but 33x12.50

I shimmed the pump as well...

I'm about to tap the sidekick box and go partial hydro = <$100 bucks...
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: crewcabrob on August 29, 2012, 12:55:26 PM: Do you guys suggest running power steering with a smaller size like 31" tires or just when you pass that mark?

Rob
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: S.Sidekick on August 30, 2012, 11:33:29 AM: ok... my only consideration is I plan on going Toyota axle's in the future... so toyota made more sense, but sidekick's are a dime a dozen... I am just waiting for my ARB to blow up in the axles then Yota time!
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: djjiz on September 11, 2012, 03:02:09 PM: Quote from: crewcabrob on August 29, 2012, 12:55:26 PM
Do you guys suggest running power steering with a smaller size like 31" tires or just when you pass that mark?

Rob

I won't drive without it.
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on September 11, 2012, 06:52:10 PM: Quote from: crewcabrob on August 29, 2012, 12:55:26 PM
Do you guys suggest running power steering with a smaller size like 31" tires or just when you pass that mark?

Rob

On one of my samurais, I only run 29s and an open front, and I still added PS to it. Definitely worth it, no matter what size tires you run.
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: locjaw on September 12, 2012, 06:37:38 AM: Quote from: S.Sidekick on August 30, 2012, 11:33:29 AM
ok... my only consideration is I plan on going Toyota axle's in the future... so toyota made more sense, but sidekick's are a dime a dozen... I am just waiting for my ARB to blow up in the axles then Yota time!
i have a trail slayer(toyota axles) and i have found my P/S to be more than sufficient, that being said, these steering systems are sensitive. my father has a 2+2 calmini kit on his and it steers like a tank. i think the pumps get old and worn and dont pump the same PSI as when new. locking the front axel will make ANY steering system difficult, even full hydro. there are just too many opposite forces working against each other.
so
my opinion would be......suzuki !!
Title: Re: Toyota vs Sidekick Power Steering Samurai
Post by: Merlin93 on October 06, 2012, 09:13:42 AM: Quote from: Skyhiranger
... I only run 29s and an open front, and I still added PS to it.
Definitely worth it, no matter what size tires you run.

X2!
I'm also on 29's (but just one Samurai here), and Sidekick PS made a huge difference. Now the wife can and will drive it too!
I wish I'd done it sooner.