Manual Steering
#1
Manual Steering
My Cruiser will be built with manual steering. (and a 4.3L Blazer engine) Do you who have modified Blazers ever switch to manual steering? If so, is it necessary to place a pulley where the PS pump used to be? I am a little worried that the water pump and fan would slip if I just bypass the PS pulley and take the belt up to the A/C compressor. How is that done? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2
RE: Manual Steering
I don't know anyone manual steering. I'm sure you can get a pulley from somewhere, bolt it on a home made bracket, and weld it on frame.
Would it be easier to install the pump and put in a ram? Or go all out and install full hydro. There you can move the Cruiser over while out on the trail. (pendign the knuckle won't break.)
Would it be easier to install the pump and put in a ram? Or go all out and install full hydro. There you can move the Cruiser over while out on the trail. (pendign the knuckle won't break.)
#3
RE: Manual Steering
The way I have it set up, I can switch to a power box at any time. With such a short wheelbase, I think the manual will be more stable(so I have been told). I don't plan on super extreme off-roading, but if it becomes a problem, I will go for power. 'Cruisers were built with manual steering, and the first two I owned had manual, so it just seems natural. Also, the setup I have with the Chevy box mounted in front is such a better design than the original, that I am told many would believe it is power anyway. I will have to see how it goes when it is done.
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