How to Add Electric Power Steering to a Willys |
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Nick_
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Posted: 09 July 2022 at 9:48am |
I would like to thank pts211 for the idea on this
electric power steering conversion from this thread. I carefully read through it thread, watched his videos, then jumped into my own. For the most part, I found the EPS conversion relatively
simple. Buy a Toyota setup, weld some shafts together to fit the original steering
wheel, weld an adapter to the oem steering box, then the conversion is
practically finished. However, there are some shortcomings I experienced that I’d
like to share with those wishing to jump into this endeavor:
Unexpected benefits:
Final Thoughts Since I already built my Jeep with the stock Ross
box, I don’t have a strong urge to redo the system with a Ford box at this
time. It satisfies 90% of my driving needs, which are on the far extreme end of
a Willys Jeep. I have the perfect balance of an “old vehicle” where steering is
limited when bound against big rocks, but have the modern amenities when
driving in all other terrains. In the far distant future I would like to adapt the
Ford reverse box to use with my L134 engine. Overall, I rate the EPS conversion
as an 8/10. Edited by Nick_ - 09 July 2022 at 10:00am |
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ace32107
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What a great review. Well done.
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Yes, well done! Thanks, Matt W.
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Flatfender Ben
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Thanks for sharing
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great youtuber,
will you do a layout ? knowing the the measurements would be good .so i could everything on a bench and drop it in. as a winter project in a cold garage. thanks great job
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I can't give exact measurements, as every Willys is different. The distance from my steering box to the steering bracket on the tub can vary from Jeep to Jeep. Also, I aimed my EPS unit to best fit my steering position, which also changes dimensions depending on the individual.
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