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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 07:37 AM
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85 gslse power steering conversion

What would it take to convert my se to power steering. Obviously the pump, bracket, reservoir, belt, pulley and lines. Is it a totally different rack and steering column also? Thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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yes, you need the box, pump, lines. there is also a little electrical control box and two relays.
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 03:37 PM
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The column is also different
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I would think it would be too much of a hassle, too much money in shipping costs and too much time spent hunting down the parts to do the conversion. That's just me though, to each their own
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I would think it would be too much of a hassle, too much money in shipping costs and too much time spent hunting down the parts to do the conversion. That's just me though, to each their own
ive done a couple, but we had the cars right next to each other, so its not too bad, it is all plug and play
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 06:15 AM
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Yes. Been doing extensive research. Just not worth the hassle imo.
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