Hydraulic steering for the Willys

Gibby1 · Feb 4, 2007

So I've been trying to do some research as Crash is going to need some more parts soon...

I am going with full hyraulic steering on the 45MB with Dana44s. Running a sterring column through that tight compartment with a Buick 231 was going to be interesting and I don't really like the look of how the PS gearbox is done on these, sticking it up front pretty much on the bumper.

I know that there are full hydraulic systems that offer a return to center feature as well as feedback but I'm having trouble find a supplier. Can anyone give me some input as to who I should contact about products for this?

Thanks

benw1 · Feb 4, 2007

Gibby said:
I know that there are full hydraulic systems that offer a return to center feature as well as feedback but I'm having trouble find a supplier. Can anyone give me some input as to who I should contact about products for this?

Thanks

It doesn't sound like you have looked very hard. All the major players in off-road hydro steering offer load reactive systems. PSC, Howe, P.O.S., and Rockstomper to name a few.

Not Jobless · Feb 4, 2007

return to center...with full hydro...I'll believe it when I drive it.

Bunk1 · Feb 5, 2007

p.o.s is the only way to go. Sean will work with ya thru evry bit of it. Shipping isnt that quick though.

Lincolnlock · Feb 5, 2007

Don't bother getting a return to center valve. They don't work and also they are hard to counter steer at speed. Rockstomper.com has some of the best prices on full hyro stuff. He will also answer your questions too.