fitting a late bay steering box

[cunning plan]

What's the situation with RHD boxes? Is it possible to get new late ones of these?

It's a great solution, surprised it's not been done commercially more.

Yes, they're available Jeremy. Hope you're sitting down....

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Steering-box-RHD-1973-79-NEW-214415049H_act_shop.product_pID_85714_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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[the_troupster]

I noticed the other day that Taylor Machine do replacement worms n rollers for Splits. I guess they could do them for early boxes too...?

http://www.taylormachine.co.uk/Taylor_Machine_Services/Products.html

Jim

 

[Lordain Volley]

Here's how we fitted a brand new late bay steering box from just kampers.

Nice post - one for the archive I think.

Obviosly your old box was worn out but apart from getting rid of the free play and/or stiffness, have you noticed a difference?

I think the gearing is different on later boxes so it should be lighter but less direct/more tuns from lock to lock?

Hi Trikky , its alot lighter and i dont have to keep correcting it.

was this the one you bought?
http://www.justkampers.com/211-415-049-h-steering-box-for-t2-bay-august-1972-may-1979-lefthand-drive.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

dubdubz thats the box i used.
I can see the lite-steer bracket being useful. but you will still need to enlarge the inner chassis with the die-grinder and if you do it without the bracket it looks factory, the choice is yours as this is not a difficult job.

Drives Fantastic, wished i had done this years ago.
http://www.midlandpaintwerks.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

How would you compare the drive quality to the Red 9 set up? When I spoke to you last year, you gave the Red 9 set up a very positive thumbs up. This might be a much cheaper option, which improves the drive quality significantly.

LV

Hi Gareth , this has made mine drive great , but nothing will drive as good as rack and pinion steering rack , which would have been my next modification if it wasn't for my air.[/quote]

Drew,
That's good to know. I think I will have to start saving hard for a Red 9 Design! Graham (Mr Brightside) has said it's a wonderful drive almost comparable with Power steering. I must admit it's a quality upgrade, although pretty expensive.