i was wondering if power strering was vital? or can i get away w.o it? i will probably have 35" tires when i am totaly done with the 91 trac...so i just want some opinions on how hard it wil be to steer

How big are your arms?

well i have drivin this car for about a year now w.o power steering and i dont even notice the difference


besides i could always work out more =)

doesnt the dirt on the trails make it easier to turn??

Making the move from stock, wimpy, 27" tires, to heavy, strong 31X10.50's makes them a LOT harder to turn.

How are you going to put 35's on a Tracker?  Just chop the fenders with a sawzall?

Not necessary but I would reccomend it. I have been running 33's and manual steering for a while now. You get a real good work out on the trail fighting the front locker but it is managable. You will definately need to learn to 'rock the vehicle when slow turning with the locker. Power steering is being installed on the kick as we speek and I can not wait. If you can afford it get a Kit (or parts off of a junker) and do it. It will make trailriding alot more enjoyable.
Zig

since power steering is the topic, how much work/time is it to put in a power steering kit in an early nineties (91) tracker?

what does rock the car mean??

i have a whole list of things are going onto the tracker..will take about 7 months to realize seeing as things are expensive..but itl get there i finally got a job so i am excited to finally get to work on the tracker..

Rocking the car is when you rock your vehicle back and forth with some fancy clutch work.

Wheels turn a lot easier when they are moving. So if you’re rocking your truck back and forth it’s a lot easier to re-angle your tires when your in the rocks.

I really don't mind my manual steering.  The 31's are manageable in the rocks, and I know I'm not going to break any of my steering assembly with my arm strength. Where as a power steering unit can easily break the linkage if you have a tire up against a rock and you try to crank the steering wheel.

yah that breakage was the reason i was thinking of not doing the power steering..i have the whole power steering setup in my garage from another tracker..i also have the hard top so i was going to put that in...

i was mistaken also i was thinking 33" tires..or 31s not 35s..dont know where that came from

 Power steering will be a direct bolt in. They have the same bolt pattern on the frame and obviously the engine has the same holes on it. As far as breakage, you should be ok with that.

Once you go p/s you'll wonder how you did it for so long. I love what toyota did for me on my sami.

well i have a PS setup from a tracker that my dad took out of a car at pick n pull ( hes the manager so it was free)..now it may not work..it probably does

but i am just wondering should i add that to my list of things to do..

also does a steering stabilizer help steering at all? or make it worse at all??

i have never really been into 4x4 so i am trying my best to learn..doing good so far lol


i can drive atleased =)

on the trails,power steering is a plus.A beefed up power steering system is even better

beefed up? do u have any links to a beffed up one..all i have seen is an idler arm brace for the PS on calminis site

i am kind of compilaing everything i am going to need so i can buy things and stock pile..i also dont want to have forgoten anything when i start tearing my lil truck apart lol

A vehical is only as good as its weakest link...I'll search and get back to ya