P700 power steering question

[Alan_Vander]

ok so i have the ole basic model 14 700-4. iv seen people putting the power steering on and kinda looking for their response .

how much difference does the power steering help with bump steer?


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[Tramguage1]

You will be VERY pleased with this mod.
I added it to my 700 and would never suggest anyone buy a sxs without PS.

 

[Alan_Vander]

You will be VERY pleased with this mod.
I added it to my 700 and would never suggest anyone buy a sxs without PS.

the steering is easy for me what i have a problem with is bump steer. if it doesnt help with bump steer its a useless mod for me for probably another 20 yrs. lol

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[sporttrac4x4]

If you're talking about kickback yes it does help.
Steering kickback relates to the sharp and rapid movements of an automobile's steering wheel as the front wheels encounter a significant obstruction or imperfection in the road.

 

[Backwoods]

Mine came factory , I have been through countless rocky , rutted areas and never had a bumpsteer problem. I have fought non power steering units before and I am sold on it 100% .

 

[Alan_Vander]

If you're talking about kickback yes it does help

think we are talking about the same thing. noticeable difference between before and after?

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[Alan_Vander]

Mine came factory , I have been through countless rocky , rutted areas and never had a bumpsteer problem. I have fought non power steering units before and I am sold on it 100% .

i never really did before hand but that was running 27s x10,12s and like 5 psi. but with the portals im about 8-10 in hes wider at the wheel. and side note for the 32x8.5 anything above 8 psi is horrible bumpsteer. lol

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[Backwoods]

I'm am sure the portals would play a big factor with the much larger tires. I run 27s so mine has much less to overcome.

 

[Alan_Vander]

I'm am sure the portals would play a big factor with the much larger tires. I run 27s so mine has much less to overcome.

actually steering itself isnt bad at all. its mainly slightly catty wonk stuff on some trails at speed is a pain

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[sporttrac4x4]

Bump steer or roll steer is the term for the tendency of the wheel of a car to steer ... Cars with rear live axles, also known as solid axles do not exhibit true bump steer.

 

[Alan_Vander]

Bump steer or roll steer is the term for the tendency of the wheel of a car to steer ... Cars with rear live axles, also known as solid axles do not exhibit true bump steer.

need to tell that to my 86 cj7

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[Alan_Vander]

i just got what you were saying sportrac. didnt realize that was the wiki definition. in car enthusiast world its more like this.
Bump Steer is when your wheels steer themselves without input from the steering wheel. The undesirable steering is caused by bumps

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[motorman18]

I added it to my 14 soon as it come out mainly because of a root take the wheel out my hand almost breaking my thump ever since the power steering my steering wheel hasn’t been jerked out my hand since

 

[Alan_Vander]

thats the answer i was looking for. looks like after i get portals fixed powersteering will be put on

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[Tramguage1]

thats the answer i was looking for. looks like after i get portals fixed powersteering will be put on

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I have never had portals, but I would say bump steer is eliminated.

 

[BillEwing]

Question how difficult is the power steering kit to install. Looks somewhat intimidating...

 

[Alan_Vander]

Question how difficult is the power steering kit to install. Looks somewhat intimidating...

its not bad there is actually a write up on it. on this website. just search power steering i read it 2 weeks ago just can't remember who posted it

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[KyleC]

If anyone has any recommendations on a manufacture, and/or pictures they would like to share, please do so. I may be doing the same as Alan shortly. Gets difficult sometimes, steering with one hand... lol.

 

[Tramguage1]

Not sure there is more than 1 manufacturer, I think all are made by one company and branded differently.
I added PS to my 700 a few years back,I'll look for the thread.
I remimber it taking a couple hrs to install. Also I did NOT remove right front fender as the instructions said.

 

[Tramguage1]

P700 - Super ATV power steering Install.

Heres a good write up. I did not remove steering colum either. It was a little tight but I was able to install new steering shafts.