Shimmed Power Steering pump? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Stickerpirate · 04-11-2006, 08:14 AM

Has anyone had any luck running a shimmed tracker pump. I don't want to blow the seals out of the box I have. A tracker on 34's and a stock p/s setup just don't cut it.

If I am going to screw up what I have I would rather sell it and rig up something else.

Thanks,

Troy

Edisonsteve · 04-11-2006, 10:28 AM

I had great luck with it. Stretched spring 1/4" and added a 1/16" washer under it. Worked great till I tapped the sidekick box and added Ram assist. Then I changed to a TC pump.

purevil71 · 04-11-2006, 11:01 AM

I have heard of people doing this with some good results. I'm gonna change pulley's on my Toy pump myself and see what happens.
My steering is good for locked Toy's on 36's but it could be a little better...lol

Stickerpirate · 04-11-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edisonsteve

I had great luck with it. Stretched spring 1/4" and added a 1/16" washer under it. Worked great till I tapped the sidekick box and added Ram assist. Then I changed to a TC pump.

Thanks for the info.

just one question. "1/16" washer under the spring" did you put it between the spring and the plunger or between the spring and the cap. I really don't think it will make a difference but I am running a a/c pump for oba and it is a real bitch to get to the p/s pump. would like to get it right the first time.

Thanks,

Troy

Stickerpirate · 04-11-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purevil71

I have heard of people doing this with some good results. I'm gonna change pulley's on my Toy pump myself and see what happens.
My steering is good for locked Toy's on 36's but it could be a little better...lol

I don't know if I would take any advice from a hot seat guy............ Changed my name if you hadden't guessed. Need some more samples for that project rig?

Troy (aka stickerpirate / troyshere)

crashnzuk · 04-11-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purevil71

I have heard of people doing this with some good results. I'm gonna change pulley's on my Toy pump myself and see what happens.
My steering is good for locked Toy's on 36's but it could be a little better...lol

Do you have a 6" pulley on the pump and a 4" pulley on the crank? I have been wondering if there was a cheap way to put a 4" pulley on my toy pump.
Travis..

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Stickerpirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 70954 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 19	Shimmed Power Steering pump? Has anyone had any luck running a shimmed tracker pump. I don't want to blow the seals out of the box I have. A tracker on 34's and a stock p/s setup just don't cut it. If I am going to screw up what I have I would rather sell it and rig up something else. Thanks, Troy Attached Images

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Edisonsteve Wheeler Join Date: May 2005 Member # 46928 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 314	Sidekick PS pump I had great luck with it. Stretched spring 1/4" and added a 1/16" washer under it. Worked great till I tapped the sidekick box and added Ram assist. Then I changed to a TC pump. __________________ 1994 Toyota Extra cab, Exo, SAS, 2.28x4.7, 4.88, e-locker/Detroit, 37 Red crawlers, Supercharged 3.4 swap, front and rear Rock Assaults, Air Bumps, marlin 5.15 trans. 2011 KOH Buggy 2012 Jeep Sahara Unlimmited 4" lift on 35s 2005 Dodge 2500HD Cummins 4x4

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purevil71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9275 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,903	I have heard of people doing this with some good results. I'm gonna change pulley's on my Toy pump myself and see what happens. My steering is good for locked Toy's on 36's but it could be a little better...lol __________________ "Just when I think you've gone and said the stupidest thing ever, you keep on talking!" ___________________________________ '88.5 Sami buggy on 37's '96 4-door Tracker on 35's ZookiMelt FB Page: [url]http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003375889081[/url]

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