P500 Power steering install

[Eltobgi]

Just received mine from SuperATV and have a question for those that have this installed... I was thinking about powering it off a toggle so that during winching I can divert all power to the winch by shutting everything off. Sooo... “Could this approach hurt the Power Steering if I would forget to turn it back on? And what if I switch it on while already in motion?

 

[Chooglin]

Just received mine from SuperATV and have a question for those that have this installed... I was thinking about powering it off a toggle so that during winching I can divert all power to the winch by shutting everything off. Sooo... “Could this approach hurt the Power Steering if I would forget to turn it back on? And what if I switch it on while already in motion?

This really isn't necessary, the power steering unit only uses power when the steering wheel is being turned. I would think in most cases , while using the winch , you won't be turning the steering wheel much (unless you plow with it).

To answer your question though , I don't know if it would cause damage or not but I wouldn't do it.

 

[Mudder]

Agree with above, only uses power when turning, never had a problem. Always free wheel the winch for set up to minimize run time during pull. But I do not plow.

 

[Chuckie3]

Should have never joined sxs club spending to much $ listening to u guys .want power steering but plow a lot of snow do u think it should be ok your thoughts

 

[Mudder]

Should have never joined sxs club spending to much $ listening to u guys .want power steering but plow a lot of snow do u think it should be ok your thoughts

@trigger ? Plow and PS?

 

[trigger]

Should have never joined sxs club spending to much $ listening to u guys .want power steering but plow a lot of snow do u think it should be ok your thoughts

Lol, now you're an official member of the club! Plowing is one of the main reasons I added PS. I've had this machine is some pretty tight binds and have never had the slightest issue with the PS. Makes it more capable if anything.

 

[Chooglin]

Should have never joined sxs club spending to much $ listening to u guys .want power steering but plow a lot of snow do u think it should be ok your thoughts

Owe the joy of mods !

 

[Eltobgi]

This really isn't necessary, the power steering unit only uses power when the steering wheel is being turned. I would think in most cases , while using the winch , you won't be turning the steering wheel much (unless you plow with it).

To answer your question though , I don't know if it would cause damage or not but I wouldn't do it.

I found this video to support the discussion on whether or not the power steering unit would be damaged...

 

[solrus]

I'm doing second p500 unit PS install this weekend. Everything on backorder at Rocky mountain at, so had to buy more expensive unit.

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[Chuckie3]

Thanks think I will add ps over the summer

 

[uconn411]

I have all my extra electronics fused and then on 1 large kill switch. When Plowing I have held the power steering too long and too hard in one direction and it has shut down. I flip my main switch and it all powers on again. The PS does a good job not hurting itself. I have the tusk unit.


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[Eltobgi]

I have all my extra electronics fused and then on 1 large kill switch. When Plowing I have held the power steering too long and too hard in one direction and it has shut down. I flip my main switch and it all powers on again. The PS does a good job not hurting itself. I have the tusk unit.


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Thank you! Great example of what I was looking for! Still want to hear from others keep the comments coming

 

[Mudder]

@ToddH , didn’t you just order PS??

 

[Todd627]

@ToddH , didn’t you just order PS??

Yes, should be here today. Hopefully will have circuit breaker, fuse block, & wEnch all wired up and get the power steering installed also this weekend.

Plus, another surprise.......

 

[trigger]

Yes, should be here today. Hopefully will have circuit breaker, fuse block, & wEnch all wired up and get the power steering installed also this weekend.

Plus, another surprise.......

Like a 66" surprise?

 

[Todd627]

Like a 66" surprise?

That's not the surprise, I didn't hide that I ordered a plow kit from Richard (and the plow will be here today BTW ).....

 

[Todd627]

I cannot get the mounting plate to lay flat on the cross member its like the lower shat is an inch too long.

 

[Todd627]

On the upper shaft, do you put the adjustable end up or down?

 

[nctrailboss]

On the upper shaft, do you put the adjustable end up or down?

I had the same problem.I cured it by not using the pinch bolts supplied,but instead put 1/4" grade 8 bolts in their place.It allows a small amount of extra slide on the splines.Leave those pinch bolts on the joints loose until everything else is tight.

 

[Todd627]

I had the same problem.I cured it by not using the pinch bolts supplied,but instead put 1/4" grade 8 bolts in their place.It allows a small amount of extra slide on the splines.Leave those pinch bolts on the joints loose until everything else is tight.

Thanks @nctrailboss that worked