Hi, recently I bought an isuzu pickup for the 2nd time (a '93). Like the > last one
> it has manual steering. Only this one appears to be even more difficult to > steer
> than the last. Not a problem except that I have bursitis (which hasn't > re-appeared
> until getting the truck). I made sure the tires were aired up all the way > (they are
> 195's with lots o 'tread), but it is still difficult to steer. As the fellow
> at the local tire
> shop said, it is "Herculean steering".
>
> I doubt there are any tips for making the steering easier, but if you have
> any they are
> more than welcome. I am considering putting in power steering in place of > the manual.
> In that case, my question is threefold: which parts in all do i need (I am
> assuming pump,
> brackets, and steering unit), off which models can steal them from, and > lastly how
> easy would this be?
>
> Thanks for any help,
> An Isuzu in Tx.
I never had to check myself on my 93 2.3L Pickup...but maybe there gearbox needs a lube job.
As for what to swipe the P/S unit from...just look at a 2.6L Amigo or Pickup. I've heard the steering columns might be different lengths between P/S and non-P/S versions, but you'll find that out.