Reducing manual steering effort

[Cardinal Grammeter]

Right hand in cast & left in brace (totaled 87 Turbo Sprint - don't ask)

 

Will be downgrading to 185/75r14 instead of the 205's (maybe 185's in front and 205's in rear since like the final drive bump.)

 

Would consider anything else to reduce man steering effort...  over inflation also effective as well as king pins greased (5% moly EP) every 500 miles.

 

Tempted to find a "steering wheel knob"  LOL

[banzai510(hainz)]

its 1974 technology what more you want.

drive a Mitshibishi D50 from the 90s and its 3 times harder.

my 521 is ezer to turn then my 91and 92 Toyota pick up.

 

. actually maybe when the kingpins are worn it might get better

[MikeRL411]

6 hours ago, Cardinal Grammeter said:

Tempted to find a "steering wheel knob"  LOL

 

AKA "Suicide Knob"

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Why do you think old trucks had such massive steering wheels? To make steering them easier.

 

I use different diameter steering wheels in the race cars. Sometimes I like it firm, other times, a little "sawing at the wheel" lessens the fatigue.

 

Having the steering wheel close to you helps too. Look at how Nascar drivers sit so close to the wheel.

[DatsSully]

Give these a try 😁

[datzenmike]

 

Narrower tires is about it. Steering wheel balls may be illegal where you are, so check.

[thisismatt]

Less caster will make steering easier, but less self centering 

[Cardinal Grammeter]

worn kingpins are harder to turn

 

mine doesn't seem to have a lot of caster, but yes, caster does contribute to steering effort.

 

I'm 68 and have had my fun illegal street racing and track days

 

I've never had the 185's on my 620 and am thinking may be satisfied with them.

 

Suicide Knob yeah couldn't remember the "proper" name for them.  Yes they are illegal but that never stopped me from doing anything. 

 

If someone made a complete PS kit might consider buying but need to get the 185's first.

 

Thanks, I think all the bases have been covered.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

How about adding electric power steering assist? I've never done it, but I know Datsun owners have done it. May be difficult with the one piece column though.

[datzenmike]

The question is can you do it with one arm? Broken arm will be healed by then.

[frankendat]

+1 for electric assist, here is how you sort shaft/column length
I have not done it, but did much research on it and grabbed the necessary parts from the U-pull. It's in one of my "this is a good idea and when I get around to it will be awesome boxes"

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

But the 620 column has a tube that runs from the steering wheel to the box. You'd have to shorten the tube and then figure out how to support the column. I have done this, and it means engineering, machine work and fabrication, which most people aren't comfortable with.

 

If you're curious, see my 320 Balljoint Conversion thread in the 320 section.