Electric power steering conversion
Electric power steering conversion
Hi, has anyone done an electric power steering conversion for C303 yet ? If so, what are the pros and cons? Thinking one of this http://www.fitzbackgarage.com/Electric-Power-Steering
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Re: Electric power steering conversion
Kevin,
I have watched numerous threads on a wide variety of power steering conversion on Volvo TGB trucks over the years. Electical assist, traditonal power steering boxes, hydraulic rams and the like. I have not seen anything specifically from the Fitzback Garage group.
While getting either 45 or 60 amps of 12V power is certainly possible with 24V-to-12V converter, reliable high quality units (steering function is not something to take chances with) may run up to $500 USD. A second issue is that these units take up space that is already at a premium given the TGB driver's station layout. A third is the cost.
I have spent many years and many miles behind the wheels of six different Volvo TGB trucks. Three were C303 4x4(two TGB11s and a TGB1111), two were C304 6x6(TGB1314As) and one was a C306 6x6 airport firetruck. On road. Off road. In all manner of conditions and weather. All were also equipped with standard size tires and wheels. Not once did I feel disadvantaged with the stock steering systems at my command. I obviously do not know the particulars of your specific situation.
I wish you the best in your search.
Take care.
Jim Molloy
Waldersee Farm
http://www.northwestmogfest.com
I have watched numerous threads on a wide variety of power steering conversion on Volvo TGB trucks over the years. Electical assist, traditonal power steering boxes, hydraulic rams and the like. I have not seen anything specifically from the Fitzback Garage group.
While getting either 45 or 60 amps of 12V power is certainly possible with 24V-to-12V converter, reliable high quality units (steering function is not something to take chances with) may run up to $500 USD. A second issue is that these units take up space that is already at a premium given the TGB driver's station layout. A third is the cost.
I have spent many years and many miles behind the wheels of six different Volvo TGB trucks. Three were C303 4x4(two TGB11s and a TGB1111), two were C304 6x6(TGB1314As) and one was a C306 6x6 airport firetruck. On road. Off road. In all manner of conditions and weather. All were also equipped with standard size tires and wheels. Not once did I feel disadvantaged with the stock steering systems at my command. I obviously do not know the particulars of your specific situation.
I wish you the best in your search.
Take care.
Jim Molloy
Waldersee Farm
http://www.northwestmogfest.com
Re: Electric power steering conversion
Hydro assist is the only way in my opinion. My buddy did an electric and he likes it ok, but it’s been a bit of trouble for him. Hydro is just sooo reliable. You can get an electric hydro pump made for cars, but I would skip that idea personally.
And after seeing what my buddy had to do and others for that matter to make electric work, I can tell you hydro is easier in terms of fabrication.
And after seeing what my buddy had to do and others for that matter to make electric work, I can tell you hydro is easier in terms of fabrication.