Early Bronco Nissan Xterra Power Steering gear conversion part 1

[Timmy390]

I had to break out the air tools to get mine off. A big puller and a healthy impact gun. Took it right off......

Tim

 

[metal1]

I run the stock Nissan box as is did not change out sector shafts just reamed the pitman arm to fit bronco tie rod end ,

 

[Gwunited2]

I run the stock Nissan box as is did not change out sector shafts just reamed the pitman arm to fit bronco tie rod end ,

Where are y’all getting the reamer if you don’t mind me asking? Also are they really $90? Can you rent them from somewhere?

 

[metal1]

speedway motors cat out of Lincoln neb..i didn't even see the price ,ive had mine for 30 plus years

 

[Tstinnett]

I stopped by AutoZone on my way to the yard and got the largest Pittman arm puller they had via the "loan-a-tool" program and dropped it back off after leaving the yard.
Used the crank and tap method described above.
The right tool makes all the difference in the world.

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[Gwunited2]

speedway motors cat out of Lincoln neb

Thank you for the info.

 

[Uncut1970]

I stopped by AutoZone on my way to the yard and got the largest Pittman arm puller they had via the "loan-a-tool" program and dropped it back off after leaving the yard.
Used the crank and tap method described above.
The right tool makes all the difference in the world.

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I'll have to try this... just FYI, there are two 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees at the LKQ in Greer SC that are likely no longer candidates for swaps... some dumbass has beaten the Pittman arms to hell with a 4lb sledge hammer


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[Gwunited2]

I'll have to try this... just FYI, there are two 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees at the LKQ in Greer SC that are likely no longer candidates for swaps... some dumbass has beaten the Pittman arms to hell with a 4lb sledge hammer


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I’ve seen people say Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. Does it matter which one? Do they use the same steering box?

 

[Tstinnett]

99 to 2004 Grand Cherokee is what I have written in my notes for the sector shaft.



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[Gwunited2]

99 to 2004 Grand Cherokee is what I have written in my notes for the sector shaft.



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Thank you sir

 

[Uncut1970]

99 to 2004 Grand Cherokee is what I have written in my notes for the sector shaft.



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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's more specifically from 4x4 Grand Cherokee models

 

[Gwunited2]

Does anyone have a pic of the fitting they used to connect the stock Ford (pressure) line to the xterra power steering box? I'm pretty sure I purchased the wrong fitting. Attached is a pic of the fitting I purchased, 14mm-1.5 inverted flare to -6AN from sweet performance (mentioned in previous post).



Also, can anyone tell me what the difference (if any) is between a 6 AN and -6 AN?

Thanks,

Massey

 

[toddz69]

Also, can anyone tell me what the difference (if any) is between a 6 AN and -6 AN?

No difference.

Todd Z.

 

[Gwunited2]

No difference.



Todd Z.

Appreciate the info

 

[Gwunited2]

I guess I should have asked if y’all are using the ford pressure line or the Nissan line. That may be why I’m not finding the part

 

[Tstinnett]

Neither...... I’m using a Saginaw PS pump. AN6 adapter on Saginaw pump, to a pre made high pressure hose to the Sweet adapter on the box.

Took me a while to find pre made high pressure AN6 hoses but speedway now carries them. Here’s one for 38 bucks. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Good...teering-Gear-Pressure-Line-22-Inch,44566.html

Much cheaper than you can buy the parts to make your own.



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[Gwunited2]

Neither...... I’m using a Saginaw PS pump. AN6 adapter on Saginaw pump, to a pre made high pressure hose to the Sweet adapter on the box.



Took me a while to find pre made high pressure AN6 hoses but speedway now carries them. Here’s one for 38 bucks. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Good...teering-Gear-Pressure-Line-22-Inch,44566.html



Much cheaper than you can buy the parts to make your own.







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After scouring this page and the web wondering how yall got it to work, I realized (about 1 minute before you posted) you are using a Saginaw pump. I kept the original ford pump. I'll check out speedway to see if they have one for the ford pump. I think I’ll need one adapter from the pump size to 6AN along with the hose you recommended and I should be good to go.



Thanks to everyone for all the help. I'm a couple of hoses and a steering shaft away from my conversion.

 

[DirtDonk]

And in case you're talking to someone about AN fittings, the "-" in the equation is typically referred to as "dash" (as opposed to the - being for "negative").
As in, you're looking for a "dash six" size.

Sorry if you already knew that part, but figured I'd throw it into the mix.

Paul

 

[Gwunited2]

And in case you're talking to someone about AN fittings, the "-" in the equation is typically referred to as "dash" (as opposed to the - being for "negative").
As in, you're looking for a "dash six" size.

Sorry if you already knew that part, but figured I'd throw it into the mix.

Paul

Thank you very much for that info. I did not know that at all. I am only used to hose clamps, hahaha. This AN thing and inverted flare stuff is completely new to me. I thought 6 and -(negative)6 were opposite sizes. Kept getting a not found when googling the difference. Much appreciated.

 

[DirtDonk]

Great! Glad I brought it up then.
And one thing to remember as well, which you may also have come across in your searching, is that the numbers equate to sixteenths of an inch.
So a -6 is just Army/Navy-speak for a fitting to work with 3/8 inch hose (or hose of equivalent flow perhaps?). And a -8 would then be considered a 1/2 inch. Etcetera...

Paul