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Astro Van Power Steering?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Boyink, May 28, 2004.

  1. May 28, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
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    Another board member (who shall remain nameless but owns a white Jeep) sent me this link to a LC owner who used Astro Van power steering:

    http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/astro-ps.php

    Looks like it puts the box behind the grill/crossmember.

    Any thoughts to doing this on SSDutch? It appeals to the Dutch side of things since I'm likely to get the parts with the donor vehicle...
     
    Boyink, May 28, 2004
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  2. May 28, 2004
    Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

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    I think that would put your shaft right throught the motor mount. Even if you could get it to work I think the exhaust would be in the way.

    Don't see why you couldn't use the box and hoses and do a conventional setup.
     
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  3. May 28, 2004
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Mike you just need to look at the Astro van that is being used, I had 2 of them , the first one was an 89, the steering in it was good and not to quick, the 91 extended that we had, I got rid of because if you sneezed while driving the dam thing would change lanes due to the overly quick steering, the power steering and the brake unit were also tied together somehow on this one and I cannot remember how.
    You will also have to put the steering box between your grill and the front bumper it wont fit any other way.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You mean it had Hydro-Boost????
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I guess thats what you call it. The power steering unit was tied into the vacuum booster and master cylinder and it really sucked.
     
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    Durda

    Durda New Member

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    Durda, May 28, 2004
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