Porsche steering box in a Thing

sam_w · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: Porsche steering box in a Thing

I have gone through three steering boxes in the Thingster. Maybe it is the 235x75 15 tyres on the front combined with off-roading, but I had a chat with Ronnie of OldVolks in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He showed me a Porsche 356 steering box, that is meant to be much stronger and fit with no mods., I have not heard of this before, anyone out there got a Porsche steering box in their Thing? I am told they are $400 used but that is cheap if it lasts!
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Semper_Dad · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject:

Maybe you should look into a aftermarket rack and oinion setup
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sam_w · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject:

Does a rack fit with no mods like a Porsche box would?
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sam_w · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject:

Does a rack fit with no mods like a Porsche box would?
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Semper_Dad · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:56 pm Post subject:

cecil · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject:

I'm looking into electric power steering-but lots of $$$
I suggest you go for it, and let us know how it worked out.

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3268

Here is a standard off road steering box conversion. Has short video explaining the install... Even uses the stronger International and Ford tie rods and ends

http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2617

el_safari · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject:

BugZyla.com · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:17 pm Post subject:

If you go to a rack setup, stay away from the cheap chinese junk like the empi ones. Buy a Saco rack, american made and much better quality. Not to mention you lose steering radius with the chinese racks and they are sloppy.

Another option is the early (mid 50s) type 1 steering box, it has a larger main shaft and is all around stronger. The trouble is finding one in good shape.
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cecil · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject:

Wouldn't a rack and pinion require modification to the gas tank?

bravo122 · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:16 pm Post subject:

i have a porshe 356 steariing box in my thing!! Very Happy

Semper_Dad · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:25 pm Post subject:

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3268

No its a Datsun 240Z u joint set-up in place of the CVs and axles and International and Ford tie rod ends....

bravo122 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:49 am Post subject:

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