power steering
04-19-2004, 04:47 PM
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power steering
I did some research and all I could find was that you could use power steering components from a mustang (forgot which year). Are there any other options? I want power steering, but don't want too complicated of a swap. the mustang swap includes quite a bit of work and stuff.
04-20-2004, 08:18 AM
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A few years ago I used to align semi-trucks. Try taking your car to a good alignment shop and tell them what you want.
I had a driver come in to my shop and the ugly old freight shaker was so hard to turn you darn near need 2 people to steer at low speeds. I lightened up the steering and you could "Almost" turn the wheel with your finger.
Now I realize that a Z and a Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner etc. are different animals, but it might work and save you a ton of time and cash.
Just a thought... Alignment techs. can work wonders when they want to or have the skills. Luckly I was trained by the manufactuer and knew my stuff.
Chris
I had a driver come in to my shop and the ugly old freight shaker was so hard to turn you darn near need 2 people to steer at low speeds. I lightened up the steering and you could "Almost" turn the wheel with your finger.
Now I realize that a Z and a Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner etc. are different animals, but it might work and save you a ton of time and cash.
Just a thought... Alignment techs. can work wonders when they want to or have the skills. Luckly I was trained by the manufactuer and knew my stuff.
Chris
04-20-2004, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by emo236
what did you do to lighten up the steering? Are these possible DIY type jobs for a somewhat mechanically competent guy with very competent friends?
Chris
04-26-2004, 07:11 PM
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try putting more air in your tires, if your pressure is low it is really hard to turn. when I first drove my z around the nehiborhood w/ the old cracked tires that I did not want to put too much air into them, when I put the new tires on at 36 psi. it drove like a dream
08-04-2004, 10:53 PM
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No Power Steering, its a drag..
I agree with all those above, power steering should not be needed on a car that weighs little more than 200 pounds...
make sure the tires are good sized, and well inflated.. i try to keep about 36# all around. get it aligned, it shouldn't be too expensive, and try it out. If all else fails, drive it around for a few months. By that time, you will be used to driving it.
make sure the tires are good sized, and well inflated.. i try to keep about 36# all around. get it aligned, it shouldn't be too expensive, and try it out. If all else fails, drive it around for a few months. By that time, you will be used to driving it.
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