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Thanks all. Last question... maybe 
I saw some info on centering the steering wheel. Is this something that will be needed, and/or is there something I can do prior to installing the keep the wheel centered?
I saw some info on centering the steering wheel. Is this something that will be needed, and/or is there something I can do prior to installing the keep the wheel centered?
rustyneversleeps
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Its easy man - I wouldn't worry about any adjusting until you get the PS installed and then can mess with it.Thanks all. Last question... maybe
Copy. I ordered the @SuperATV unit, thanks for the promo code. Here we go. Let the mods begin.
I went back 12 years to where I posted on an ATV forum, and said PS on a foreman was worth the price, so I have to do this.
I went back 12 years to where I posted on an ATV forum, and said PS on a foreman was worth the price, so I have to do this.
PS is awesome on the P5, I can't wait till I get some snow... Gonna be out sipping hot chocolate while 1-handed plowing, waving at all my neighbors and their snowblowers...
Installed my ez steer today. It's surprisingly easy... the 2nd time First time I must not have had the shafts in the right direction. The instructions don't mention that the lower shaft (maybe both lower and upper) have different sized clamps for the rack and pinion than the motor. I must have gotten it turned around somehow, and I couldn't get the motor mount to sit down correctly. Also, not having dealt with axles and shafts before, I didn't realize you must remove the bolt in the u-joints before sliding onto the shaft.
After jacking around with that for an hour (or 2), I had to go to the hardware store to replace a bolt I jacked up in the process. No damage to the shaft, fortunately.
The second install went very smoothly and dropped right in. A bit of monkeying with the mounting plate to keep it as far towards the passenger side while tighting, and boom. Bobs your uncle.
First impression of power steering?
First time I must not have had the shafts in the right direction. The instructions don't mention that the lower shaft (maybe both lower and upper) have different sized clamps for the rack and pinion than the motor. I must have gotten it turned around somehow, and I couldn't get the motor mount to sit down correctly. Also, not having dealt with axles and shafts before, I didn't realize you must remove the bolt in the u-joints before sliding onto the shaft.After jacking around with that for an hour (or 2), I had to go to the hardware store to replace a bolt I jacked up in the process. No damage to the shaft, fortunately.
The second install went very smoothly and dropped right in. A bit of monkeying with the mounting plate to keep it as far towards the passenger side while tighting, and boom. Bobs your uncle.
First impression of power steering?
Thanks. Installed EZ-Steer today, just centered the wheel.
well, soon as i hear one of theses companies makes this so it goes together one way and does not have clearance issues where you have to push, yank, or ratchet strap to make it work correctly, that is the brand i will buy. can't get myself to give any company my money for something that could be made correctly but seem to be using minimal materials to the point you have to make it work. not in that big of hurry myself, or maybe never unless one of these companies decide to make this unit fit correctly when you mount it. the one that does gets my money. will follow this to see if it ever happens.
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It'll never happen, for the P5 anyway. Too small of a machine and the tolerances are super tight. They've pretty much nailed it for what they had to work with. Never heard of anyone having to use a strap, just take your time and pay attention, it goes right in. The reward is huge IMO.
page 1, post #15, this thread! most install comments are anything but goes right in. reward will wait for new and improved!
I agree, and if I had to do it again I would drill a hole and use a self tapper to hold the mounting bracket in place while tightening. At the time I was installing I didn't think about a self tapper and I wasn't set up to tap a hole myself, but someone else mentioned the self tapper and that seems like the ticket. I think the manufacturers wanted something that didn't need any holes drilled, else including a self tapping screw and requirement to drill a hole would be a good addition to the instructions.
I used a long screw driver and had my wife apply pressure while I tightened everything down. Crow bar would do the same.
Well, you do you, but IMO if that's all that's keeping you from doing it then It's not that big a deal. Another thing that might work is to use something sticky on the cross bar, like a squirt of spray on undercoating or whatever, to provide some friction to the mounting bracket while you tighten it up. But, I think the self tapper would be better.
To each their own, but I think you're missing out
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Any pain during installation is worth the gain. Thankful to aftermarket vendors providing what Honda won’t.
Wallace
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Your going to be waiting a long time.
It went right in. Just had to use the strap to hold it.
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The only problem I had with that install was right at the end, flexing of the bracket mounted on the frame. Too much angle on that knuckle joint causing it to lift? Called SATV about it and they said it was normal. Loosened that shaft and tried to find the sweet spot before cinching it down. If a guy were to just cinch it down with the knuckle too far out of place though, that's a lot of stress, it might pop. 🤷♂️
Hm, I will loosen and refit mine. After installing I did feel a click, and then I think I felt it one other time, but I'm only driving around my half acre lot until I take it back to the mountain. Good info.
