How to Find Vehicles With Hydraulic Steering Systems

With the market giving over to the EPS systems of the last decade, it's difficult to find the hydraulic steering systems on today's automobiles. You have to know where to look to get what you want. Here is how to find cars with hydraulic steering systems.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Consider an automobile with an electronic hydraulic steering system that has the hydraulic pump driven by an electric motor. These are newer, more modern versions of the classic hydraulic power steering systems. You'll find these much more readily.
2. Look a classic at car cruise, find a vehicle for sale and make an offer on it. Put the power steering system together yourself. This enables you to build your hydraulic system from the ground up, making your ride truly your own.
3. Contact someone in the business, like Car Crazy Central, which has a community and event listings right on their website. Ask if they know anyone ready to let go of their beauty. Mechanics and parts people are great friends to have because they know people who are ready to let their cars go, sometimes for a song.
4. Search for larger luxury cars from the 1960s. These cars were too large for manual power steering, so most of the luxury models had hydraulic steering. The 1970s luxury cars also had hydraulic power steering, while nearly everything made in the 80s had hydraulic power steering except the low end economy cars.
5. Try eBay Motors for a specific make and model, then contact the seller about the details of the specific car. Some of these classics have been modified by their owners, some lovingly and some not so lovingly. Get a good feel for what the seller is actually selling you as far as the hydraulic steering system is concerned.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a parts supplier for your hydraulic steering system. Places like Bruce Industries can get you even those hard-to-find steering gears for everything from passenger cars to cranes. Call them at [phone] and talk to one of their knowledgeable staff.
• Know that you will need to make repairs and modifications when you do find your new ride. Calculate the costs into the price of the car so your not overwhelmed by the extra expense.