The stock Toyota pump is just barley able to supply the volume and pressure needed to run Hydraulic assist steering. The stock pump puts out 1,300 psi @ one gallon per minute. The stock pump is not able to provide enough fluid to run both the stock steering and the demands of a ram, especially at low RPM's. Drilling out the restrictor plates in a stock pump for more volume often leads to pump failure. The answer is a replacement "TC" style pump. The Trail-Gear Rock-AssaultTM pump puts out 1,600 psi of pressure at 4 gallons per minute. This provides the full fluid volume your steering box and ram are looking for, even at an idle. Pump kit includes pump, pump bracket, reservoir, reservoir bracket, belt, fittings, hoses, & hardware. Pump kit is designed to work with stock or ram drilled IFS power steering boxes. Application Notes: This pump and bracket is designed to fit all Toyota 4cyl 4wd motors from 1979 – 1995. A large power steering fluid cooler (included) is required on the low pressure side of the system. Pump bracket works in conjunction with stock idler bracket. If your truck is not currently equipped with power steering, you will need to purchase the idler bracket and replace the steering gear box with one designed for use with power steering. The stock fan belt will not work with this pump and will need to be replaced with Napa # 9440 belt. Belt is included with kit.
Trail Gear – Rock-Ring Knuckle Felt Protectors for 79-85 Toyota front solid axle
Trail Gear – Six Shooter Knuckles Kit – Toyota
Over a year in development and testing, this new knuckle design sets a new standard in Toyota knuckle strength and reliability. This kit totally eliminates the problem of broken steering knuckles and studs. The addition of two studs in each arm effectively prevents the steering arm from becoming loose and shearing off the studs. The knuckle housing is also thicker than stock and larger gussets have been added around the outside of the knuckle for extra strength. Precision CNC machined, each knuckle is direct bolt on, heavy duty replacement. Six Shooter Knuckles are sold as a pair and include our set of special 6 hole shims for use between the top of the knuckle and the steering arm. Also included is a 1/2" coarse thread bolt to help remove the steering arms for knuckle service. To remove the steering arms, remove all 6 nuts, then install the bolt in the top of the arm. As the bolt is tightened, the steering arm is pulled up off the knuckle. Stock lower bearing plates and shims from your old knuckles are needed for knuckle assembly. A minimum of four additional steering arm studs are needed for installation. No questions asked, lifetime warranty on all knuckles, arms, and rods. Knuckle and steering arms are sold separately. In order to install all six studs, both knuckles and steering arm kits are required.
