Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Power Steering Conversion - Series III RHD

  1. #1

    Default Power Steering Conversion - Series III RHD

    Has anyone tried using a Discovery Series II LHD Gearbox for a power stering conversion on a series III?Name:  steering box discovery.JPG
Views: 4234
Size:  9.0 KB

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Posts
    1,199

    Default

    Are you converting to LHD?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Flagstaff, Arizona
    Posts
    1,087

    Default

    I suggest hitting up a UK wrecking yard for a used RHD P38 RR power steering box, arm & lower steering column. Either that or getting one of the hydraulic RAM style power steering conversions that are popular in Europe.

  4. #4

    Default

    Teriann,
    I have looked pretty hard for the P38 RHD and there are not that many available. What I noticed when looking was that the Discovery unit is very similar to the P38 RHD in its layout. The Box looks like it can mount to the outside frame just forward of the front axle and the Pitman Arm faces forward as needed to get back to the drag link. Is there any concerns with this unit from a reliability standpoint? They seem to be available in the US at a pretty low cost. I have a pump unit from a jeep grand cherokee that looks like it will mount quite well to my Diahatsu motor. My only real concern in the depth of the unit and will it stick below the frame when mounted. I am working on some dimensions now. I do think I will have to move my battery up to accomodate the gearbox but that shouldn't be a big deal. Thanks for the info.
    AK

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Phoenix AZ
    Posts
    1,358

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by TeriAnn View Post
    Either that or getting one of the hydraulic RAM style power steering conversions that are popular in Europe.
    Available - yes. Popular - No.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    2,020

    Default

    I’ve been looking around and come across a company that offers electric power assist.
    No cutting, welding etc. It uses all the original gear, it needs switched ignition power only.
    Called EZ Power.

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
Unparalleled product knowledge. Our mission is to support all original Land Rover models no longer supported by your local Land Rover franchise. We offer the entire range of Land Rover Genuine Parts direct from Land Rover UK, as well as publish North America's largest Land Rover publication, Rovers Magazine.
Join us