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really? thought it was illegal. well, i wouldnt suggest it. with no mechanical link, loss of pressure can do funny things... & no running pump = no steering. so no towing with engine not running.
ya... and what good does that do? that lil yota pump put outs more than enough pressure to turn my junk. also i had the pump laying around already. a larger pump is not necessary. also the pump is completely stock. if need be i could always turn the pump up a little bit as well. i see no reason...
ha no im gonna pass on the kit making. Im sure there are much better ways than what i have done. Just thought i would throw my .02 on hydro steer in there!
This is mounted without air compressor. i added a small electric air compressor in the cab. works well. The tacoma pump has a remote reservoir i mounted on the firewall which makes for installing the pump easier for space issues. I also had to search for the right size belts which consisted of...
first off, i have mounted it twice. first time with the stock air compressor in place, and then i removed my air compressor. Mounting with air compressor was a bit of a pain for space but still worked well. ill put some pics up.
i know its not street legal, but my full hydro steer i can turn sittin still with my pinky 3 turns lock to lock. with a 84 tacoma PS pump, tractor supply 3x12 steering ram, and eaton 4 port steering valve... just a thought. whole set up cost me around 450 + my labor (which is free to me...)...