deuce hyd power steering

[daddy2]

Tom Would running the bigger 395 tires cause any problems? I would be really interested by next year. I started saving beer cans already for the $$. And I would want the entire kit.

 

[m-35tom]

i run 14.5R20, but they are on 1" offset wheels (M135)
tom

 

[jesusgatos]

m35-tom, can we see some pics of what you've got going on?

 

[m-35tom]

the plan is to have everything in stock by the end of next week. then i can take pictures, advertise, etc.

 

[m-35tom]

ok, here is a teaser. i figure if i am doing it i will make it fit well and look like it was factory.

parts used to make column
column and wheel assymbled
lower end of column
lower shaft, i have 2 different models, both do the same thing
18" wheel
new pump. adapter, gear

more soon.

tom

 

[m-35tom]

todays progress:

picture of 710 box
mount at firewall
new column installed, you can see the horn wire hanging down from the contact cover just below dash
pressure line and hose to connect to 5 ton pump
modded pitman arm (stamped off road only)

 

[Sumner]

Nice looking setup! I wish I had waited a couple more weeks, I just finished rounding up all the parts I needed for my hydro steering setup. The steering box I grabbed was the HF54 unit off an old LN700, and the truck also had the ram assist on the tie rod as well. I'm pretty sure I can make it work on the duece fairly easily. Could you please post a few more pics of your mods to the steering coulumn? Did you just cut yours down and machine a bushing to fit the shaft and tube? What are your plans for the horn wire? I have soooo many questions! lol

 

[goldneagle]

I have an M52A2 that needs restore work. Would I be able to steal all the necessary parts off of it to do a hydro power steering in my M109? I was told the power steering pump would interfere with the radiator... What parts would I still need to purchase to complete the install?

 

[m-35tom]

the steering column is custom with horn contact for original horn button. 5 ton parts are just too big, you could use your pump and that's about it. you do have to cut the rad shroud, but pump clears rad by a good margin.
sumner, i can sell you as much or as little as you want for the column.

tom

 

[Sumner]

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[peashooter]

Great stuff Tom!

 

[bones1]

Looks good Tom. I am following this closely. In Maryland also.

 

[m-35tom]

got new pitman arms today since it is problematic to get used ones that still have a good spline.
found tie rod ends for the drag link so it can be made without welding.
will make the lines on monday. pressure and return are custom, the suction is just 3/4" hose.
have not found any tank for the reservoir on the firewall. needs to be 1 to 1 1/2 qts. any good ideas?

tom

 

[bones1]

Check out this link Amazon.com: Godspeed Universal Racing Oil Catch Can Tank Oil Reservoir Tank Silver Color: Automotive
Something along these lines?.

 

[bones1]

Can no longer find the delete button.

 

[m-35tom]

the best thing i have found is from a chevy van, but then i have to cut it apart and just use the top and bottom caps with 3" tubing. but it has a propper cap with dipstick and vent. there should be something from some other truck that has a remote tank for steering fluid.
i may be about a week away from 5 complete kits..........
oh, boyce equip has the 'other' hydro steering kits for $3500

tom

 

[JasonS]

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have not found any tank for the reservoir on the firewall. needs to be 1 to 1 1/2 qts. any good ideas?

tom

Garrison MFG advertises a variety of new reservoirs.

Used ones from class 8 trucks are firewall mounted and have an internal filter.

 

[jesusgatos]

have not found any tank for the reservoir on the firewall. needs to be 1 to 1 1/2 qts. any good ideas?

There are lots of options for that kind of stuff. Here's one source. Would be worth taking a look a Summit and Jegs have, but seems like the circle/dirt track vendors almost always have the best deals on universal motorsports parts like that.

 

[m-35tom]

thats good, but for their prices i can make them myself. needs #8 return and #12 suction. gm astro van seems best bet so far, at least they are cheap. i am trying to keep the costs down while having availability of parts.
tom

 

[jesusgatos]

Would guess that you could probably find something similar for a lot less money. A quick ssearch on pirate4x4 will probably turn up some good sources...