[Mr. Beefy]

Thanks to muddypawzzzzzzz I had to start another thread..

So i have a 1997 Dakota 3.9L and I need to upgrade to a bigger power
steering pump. Anyone know what will fit and what wont? I am running
33's now and the stock pump is just not strong enough anymore.

 

[PavementPounder]

How about Dodge Tech instead of the Pub?

 

[Mr. Beefy]

Fine wtf ever but someone just a little [email protected]#(N$ help! enought or the damn technicalities!

 

[ckupq]

Just curious but can you upgrade to a durango steering box or something like that? I know that this is an easy upgrade for an XJ being they have the same hookups and are a bigger bore box.

 

[Buggy_Tim]

 

[Plato2k5]

Ibl

 

[Mr. Beefy]

So anyone have any knowledge of this like has anyone done it????? I don’t want to buy a Durango’s pump if it won’t even work....
And what is hydro assist staring? I know it’s just a hydraulic cylinder but where do you get it and do you need another pump?
School me people!

 

[Plato2k5]

for hydro assist steering you need to by the cylinder and tape your power steering box with a fitting. Than tie the hoses in.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/HydroAssistTap/index.html

write up from pirate

 

[Jeepaholic]

Just replace your factory one, there is no reason it should not turn the little 33's.

 

[PavementPounder]

Please do hydro assist on 33's. That would be kick-ass! Your Dakota would be better than CC's YJ!!1!11!

 

[Plato2k5]

Please do hydro assist on 33's. That would be kick-ass! Your Dakota would be better than CC's YJ!!1!11!

:sonicjay: :sonicjay: PP made a funny

 

[Kawierider]

I'd be interested in knowing if the ps pump on a V8 Dakota is larger. Seeing as so much of the 318 and the v6 share archetecture I wonder if it would bolt into the accessory drive.

 

[Plato2k5]

I have my '88 YJ stock steering pump from the 4.2L I-6 mounted on my Mopar 360. Just have to make a bracket.