P500 Power Steering: EZ Steer vs. Tusk

[futzin]

They look the same, but with different stickers. They're not.

After driving 2 P5s with Tusk and 2 with EZS, there is a significant difference.

The Tusk has a firmer feel, less power assist.
The EZ Steer is a full power steering
feel.

Makes sense; the Tusk costs less, you get less power! 😀

Carry on . . .

 

[Remington]

Never tried the Tusk. Had an EZ steer in my P5. It was Mint👌

 

[Mudder]

EZ steer has had no issues after many years on my ‘17 P500. Easy one hand steering. Best mod done IMO.

 

[futzin]

I prefer the EZ Steer, but some may like the lower price and firmer feel.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Never have had any issue with the Tusk, but then again I have no experience with the EZ Steer to compare. If it works and you're happy, that's all that matters.

 

[futzin]

We've wondered over the years if it was the same unit, just re-labeled.

They definitely are different, seems to me.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

They look the same, but with different stickers. They're not.

After driving 2 P5s with Tusk and 2 with EZS, there is a significant difference.

The Tusk has a firmer feel, less power assist.
The EZ Steer is a full power steering
feel.

Makes sense; the Tusk costs less, you get less power! 😀

Carry on . . .

Any difference in tires or wheel/spacers (thinking track widths or ultimately leverage to overcome) between the machines?

Not saying they’re not different power steering motors…just curious if there’s a potential different explanation for the differences you felt. I have no skin in the game either way.

 

[futzin]

EZ Steer on both my P5s. Same tires on both.
Tusk on @KyGal83 P5. Same tire.
Tusk on @Red500 P5. Different tire, but same feel as KyGal's.

 

[trigger]

There was some talk about it awhile ago how the assist drops off with lower rpm's sometimes. I've experienced this several times. Keep in mind that they're big tires and it only seems to happen when not moving. As soon as you get on the throttle it turns easy.

 

[KyGal83]

EZ Steer on both my P5s. Same tires on both.
Tusk on @KyGal83 P5. Same tire.
Tusk on @Red500 P5. Different tire, but same feel as KyGal's.

I will say it is enough of a noticeable difference for me I am considering converting from Tusk to EZ steer. Wondering If I would only need to change out the “brain box” or the entire system?

Price difference was irrelevant to me when I initially purchased the Tusk. It was all that I could get during Covid. Yet another Covid purchase I am regretting.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

EZ Steer on both my P5s. Same tires on both.
Tusk on @KyGal83 P5. Same tire.
Tusk on @Red500 P5. Different tire, but same feel as KyGal's.

Good additional information 👍🏻
Thanks! Definitely interesting as the general consensus always had seemed to be they were only different stickers.

 

[futzin]

We had three of the buggies together at once, were switching drivers comparing shocks. Red500 commented on the steering difference.

KyGal and I have noticed it from the get-go, but never really brought it up to anyone. Not too many chances for P5 trail riders to get together; there aren't very many of us!

 

[Red500]

I thought they were the same when I bought it so I went with the lower price. After driving yours I definitely noticed a difference. I do have 1.5" spacers on mine and my tires are slightly smaller but I think it is more than that. I've never had a problem with the tusk and I'm still happy with it so I will stick with it.