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Old 07-09-2008, 03:33 AM   #1
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Default Conversion to Power Steering System?

Has anyone heard of or done a conversion from a manual steering system to a power system? I would be interested in knowing if it can be done.
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Old 07-09-2008, 03:39 AM   #2
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it can be done...all it takes is a ram cylinder...steering pump....and a pump on the engine....a mess of hoses and alot of labor...

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Old 07-09-2008, 03:48 AM   #3
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it can be done...all it takes is a ram cylinder...steering pump....and a pump on the engine....a mess of hoses and alot of labor...
...all that and a bunch of $$$ I bet. Sounds like a "fun" winter project!
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anytime...

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