CanAmCommander Electric/Hydraulic steering concept

[Odyknuck]

I have been looking at a different approch to power steering on my Commander. I am not real pleased with my current Unisteer as it is only an assist and does not have the power I need for quick maneuvers in the offroading enviroment. Especialy now with the long travel and 2" wheel spacers I had to use to gain clearence for the "X" 12" rims. I was not pleased about having to use them however it is what it is. So in any event I am considering using a Toyota MR2 Electic/Hydraulic pump and either a Char-lynn Torque generator with a Rackzilla or a car power steering rack. I would prefer to use a car power rack as the Char-lynn puts a lot of stress on the Rack. The problem i am having is finding a rack that is short enough for the application. Any one have any suggestions?

[megadesertdiesel]

Seems like the unisteer works for alot of people. Is your suspension designed correctly?

1 million Elvis fans cannot be wrong.

[Odyknuck]

It did not work that great on the stock supension either. Just need something better. I am accustomed to having 2 finger hydraulic like on my Woodsbuggy so I expect the same on my UTV.

[cuflipn]

I have a full hydrostatic steering system on my Teryx. There are some down sides like its a parasitic system and a little heavy but when you say two finger steering through ANYTHING!! That is what I have and after breaking my hand I welcome the small draw it pulls on my 840 Oh and with the high rpm's of a UTV motor you can under drive the pump a lot with out loss of power or flow...

I used the Trail Gear Toyota 6" double ram with the GM power steering pump remote reservoir and oil cooler. I had to custom build a lot of my brackets but if you want more details PM me I am happy to help out...

Your not alone out there wanting something better then the electric steer assist...

My two cents on a car rack is I really don't know that you will find one that short enough so as to not mess with your steering geometry...

Cheers,
Brett

[Odyknuck]

How about some pics of your setup. I take it there is no mechanical link from the steering wheel to the rack. I used the Howe set up on my Woodsbuggy with a ram and servo in the colume.

[cuflipn]

That's correct nothing direct from the wheel...
I don't have that many pic's that show it clearly but here's one that shows the ram and my steering Bell Crank...