Hydraulic power steering

[EastMT]

Yep.  Bonus is if it fails, you, your passengers, your buggy, or your engine don't get a nice high pressure hot oil bath. :biggrin:

Soooo your not a hydraulic guy? Is that what your trying to say?

 

[Rockwood]

Soooo your not a hydraulic guy? Is that what your trying to say?

Jeep, yes.

Buggy?  Naw.  No PS at all.  Popeye arms.

 

[r3meyer]

I would like to price out the components to add hydraulic steering for a 2 seat Squirt with a Honda 3.5. I found an engine pump bracket and the rack. What else is required besides the reservoir can, pump, hydraulic lines, and rack? How many PSI is enough or too much? Any other advise besides to go electric?

If it's good enough for my Monster Cruiser with 37's, your Squirt is a walk in the park.  Im on Season 4 of full out abuse.  We have a Squirt and a 2 seat Alumicraft both with Harvey's system in our group.  Works great.  I removed my hydraulic system because it started to leak.  I have also seen a car catch fire from a leaking hose when it burst.

 

[Jammer75]

Jeep, yes.

Buggy?  Naw.  No PS at all.  Popeye arms.

Agreed except now you need the PS just to make it through all the ruts nowadays without all the chatter in the wheel. Only reason I got it. But don’t think I could live without it now. 

 

[EastMT]

If it's good enough for my Monster Cruiser with 37's, your Squirt is a walk in the park.  Im on Season 4 of full out abuse.  We have a Squirt and a 2 seat Alumicraft both with Harvey's system in our group.  Works great.  I removed my hydraulic system because it started to leak.  I have also seen a car catch fire from a leaking hose when it burst.

Thanks for the info. 
If you have ridden in or driven a 2 seat squirt how does it compare to the Monster?

 

[wesinls]

I have this guys unit on my current sand-rail - and one on my previous...never had an issue.  He's been doing it for 15 or so years.

ePowerSteering - Electric Power Steering Kits and Parts
Universal Electric Power Steering Kit - ePowerSteering

 

[r3meyer]

Thanks for the info. 
If you have ridden in or driven a 2 seat squirt how does it compare to the Monster?

Completely different cars.  Monster is big and heavy with a lot of horsepower.  The 2 seat is very light and nimble with smaller tires.  

 

[EastMT]

Completely different cars.  Monster is big and heavy with a lot of horsepower.  The 2 seat is very light and nimble with smaller tires.  

Thanks!