Date:         Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:59:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      electric or hydraulic power steering
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Hey Guys,

I currently have an 84 westy and I'm kinda feeling like getting some power
steering. Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the
downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the event
of a head on collision, and the plastic shroud around the column has to get
sliced and diced to fit everything up in there. I do have the bmw booster
not sure if that would have an effect? What's the downside of grabbing a
power steering rack and running lines to the usual power steering pump spot
in the back? I'm about to install new bushing on the rack anyway and the
steering stiffner. I have all new bushings except steering and I'm hoping
it gets rid of the vibration in the steering wheel I get at highway speeds.
I'd prefer not to slice and dice the plastic covers up front but if
electric is better I would. Thanks for your thoughts. tom