MK2 Steering?

[andyeagle19]

Hello, is there any way I can make my steering have a stiffer feel? I have a 1992 Mr2 with power steering. I remember inn my 1994, the steering was a lot stiffer and it also had power steering. Thanks in advance.

Sab

[ac427cpe]

get rid of the power steering, or get some poly urethane bushings... or both!

[andyeagle19]

How hard is it to do both? What all would I need to do to remove power steering? Just unplug the computer?? Where can I get the bushings and how much would they run me? Thanks for the post.

Sab

[JekylandHyde]

I do not like the MKII's P/S either ... last winter I had it removed from Hyde because I did not like.

You can not just unplug the p/s.

To correctly convert to manual, you will need the manual rack, the knuckle and the lower steering column.

[andyeagle19]

I will just unplug it then!! Thanks.

Also, where can I get the bushings at online??

[JekylandHyde]

I said you CAN NOT just unplug it.

The gearing is entirely different between the manual rack and the p/s rack.

[andyeagle19]

Alright then, sorry misread the post. I read it correctly this time! How difficult is it to swap racks?

[91 TRD]

why would u want to go thru that mutch trouble to convert it to rack in pinion?

[JekylandHyde]

Why do it?

1. Better road feel.
2. Significant reduction in weight.
3. Less electrical draw on the alternator.

[Im JDM Yo]

Whats the weight reduction look like?

[JekylandHyde]

30 ~ 40 lbs

[andyeagle19]

Originally Posted by andyeagle19

How difficult is it to swap racks?

Also, where would I be able to get all needed parts for this swap? Also, what about the bushings?

[JekylandHyde]

You are going to have get parts from the dealer or try to find them used. I got the rack and the knuckle used and I bought the lower steering column piece from the dealer ($70).

[andyeagle19]

Thanks, I think I'll start looking for that stuff.