Add Electric Power Steering To Any Vehicle for $150 | EPS Conversion

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Not sure how I stumbled on to this channel, but it looks good. Nothing screams 'my kind of people' like MIG welding steering components in flip flops.

[@NeoIsrafil]

Hehe yah, I do flux wire in pajama bottoms and sandals, seems the algorithm has grouped us all together.

[@Freedom_is_better_than_safety]

Just as a point of information, these power steering units have a small rubber gear inside that’s well known to deteriorate and “thunk” when you power them up and turn the wheel. If this happens, simply unbolt the motor from the side and inspect that rubber gear. If it’s bad, replace it and it’s fixed. Dorman sells the gear for around $12.

[@dalejones2108]

I don't think there rubber but teflon

[@williamlanphar630]

Just got back from the salvage yard . Got a unit out of a 2013 Soul for $ 100. Thanks for the heads-up about this unit !

[@kdautoks]

"The Ranger Station" guys have been doing it for years and have info on many eps setups with associated wiring diagrams. I did it on a John Deere B tractor!

[@icarossavvides2641]

2:40 ish, Just a few points of enlightenment. The input and output shafts are NOT solidly connected, they are coupled via a resilient coupling (this is a failsafe connection whereby if the EPS fails there is still steering control albeit without assistance). This coupling allows slight angular displacement between the input and output shafts. without a differential load you will see and feel nothing. Once there is angular displacement between the input and output shafts, due to steering system load, the differential is measured electronically and is used to regulate the amount of assistance the EPS delivers, the greater the displacement the greater the assistance. Hope that helps.

[@mitsos_306]

Great comment!

[@jimbobelectronics]

Just a little insight.... You can solder a wire into the connector without dissasembling the unit. Just tin the pin and the wire, and then just solder away. you can simply fill the connector hole with silicone after to seal it up. SAVE YOURSELF HOURS! :)

[@JasonSmith-utube]

Yeah I don't know why he would do all that disassembly when you consider it from the outside.

[@Couch_engineer]

Outstanding job man. I’ve been looking for ideas for my lawn tractor and this is giving me some ideas. Btw, I see you practice safe welding in flip flops like I do. Cheers

[@farmerbrown3768]

After paying extra for a mustang II “power rack&pinion” unit and putting up with a leaky power steeing pump Oh, I sure wish I knew about this 3 years ago!❤

[@carlbrown2779]

This is going in my 77 toyota chinook camper project at some point, i was dreading tracking down an OEM pump and everything else. You have provided a great service here man, thanks for that.

[@terriecotham1567]

Quick tip on connectors, there's two parts of the connector even on PC boards and if theirs a number or name or both at times its possible to find the connector and the part number for the mate. At times it takes a little work. But in the age of computers lots of data is online and its amazing at times. So dont give up to ease as some OEM parts may have the same connector PN or run of parts and you have to pin them down, Take the VPX Pro or Sport circuit Breaker replace panels for new aircraft. the connector kit is a few dollars and the pre wire kit with pins is a few 100 dollars and not a bad buy for some home builders or avionics shops as they come with the wires prie crimp and all the builder has to do is match the wire sise to the circuit and put them into the connector. But I looked at the VPX and was able to track down the connectors and then the pins for each connector and in a range of pins for the wire size of the aircraft circuit. If you a home builder the computer can do amazing things when tracking down parts And places like Y Tube can offer amazing advice for your next Ideal no matter how simple or complex

[@liquidlinda2708]

Man, you are a mechanical GENIUS!!!

[@Tatertot_Tommy]

Just for future reference, you could also just connect the single wire to pin #1 in the exterior connector receiver, and then simply fill the remainder of the void in with RTV, or you could put a release agent on it and fill it in with some Bondo to make your own connector "pigtail".

[@travismathis6084]

Now I gotta go find 2 of them lol … one for the buggy I plan to start building this winter and another one for my golf cart! While i was watching your video I figured out how to mount it … In theory so I’ll go look in the morning and see if im thinking right….. I would really like to find smaller PS units , my room is going to be tight… I’ll dig around online and see if I can come up with a smaller unit that will work…. THANK YOU for the knowledge and inspiration! Keep building stuff so i can learn more!!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@felixsnow9304]

thanks for the info! just put this in a 1946 power wagon after watching your video.

[@foyjamez]

I have an old leaky GM van and thinking of going this way.

[@davidoswald2155]

Same here .

[@Reaper00319Delta]

Did you ever do it?

[@foyjamez]

@@Reaper00319Delta No, been working on the house and my garage.

[@edgarmoreno7904]

Im most definitely doing this to my 02 Silverado. Im tired of all that damn play.

[@lylejohnston4125]

I'm just starting this same mod on my daughter's '63 Nova. I'm going to retain the column shift for the automatic by shortening the shifter mechanism and using a shift cable setup, (I think and hope). Failure is not an option but, just in case, I know where there's another column the same color. I got my steering gear, module, and plug from an '09 Corolla for about $100 at the local u-pull-it yard.

[@rustymobley1428]

How did it turn out? I have a 65 I would like to do this to.

[@lylejohnston4125]

@@rustymobley1428 It turned out great. My daughter loves it! It took quite a while because I had to make the shifter work with a shift cable from a '05 Silverado. I'm going to do it to a friends '63 next month. At least his is a floor shift. I may do it to another friends '64 w/column shifter, again. Last spring I put one in my '36 Chevy coupe. The Nova columns were 2" dia. but, the '36 had a 1.75" dia. Flaming river column. Pain in the ass to make the u-joint fit in there! Next on I'm going to see if Borgenson makes a straight splined coupler with a 3/4" double D at the other end. You have to remove the gear, remove the shaft, and have a double D cut in the shaft. Before you remove the gear, cut the shaft off about 5" above the gear or you'll scratch up the dash. You will need to shorten it more but this will get it out. It would make a great video if I had any ability at all.

[@MrCarmelo1959]

Wow this will be my third time seeing this video and I’m always impressed with it kudos I’m trying to make it happen for my Kawasaki mule thanks so much for sharing

[@DirtGearTv]

Best of luck!

[@Mikey-Likes-I.T]

hoping I can get this to work for my 1957 chevy truck! Would love to have power sterring in it! glad my feed showed me this channel.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Nice. I was thinking about doing power steering for my 1963 VW Bug. But it’s pretty light, and it looks like a lot of work. Thanks for sharing, though

[@mauricecanney7472]

Beats the old hydrovac systems we used to use. Steering shaft joints are available in both splined and set screw cheap and steering shaft braces with a bearing are cheap enough to be worth while.

[@seanhiggins704]

Do you happen to know if there are any of these EPAS systems that have 'return to center'. Thats something I know the prius doesn't have. Are there any of these that have better aftermarket operating systems so they aren't always in failsafe mode that anyone knows of? Awesome video, some really amazing content here, thank you so much.

[@Iowa599]

For "return to center" just run more trail. (caster is usually the easiest thing to change)

[@Tappar1]

With the Prius I believe you can put a potentiometer between some of the signal wires to adjust the strength so it isn’t just in failsafe, but the issue is usually it’s a variable signal from the ecu so it’s not simple to retrofit.

[@Iowa599]

@@Tappar1 there is no "return to center" assistance by the power steering rack… The idea of one is dumb, really dumb… If there is no input through the steering shaft, there is no assistance. None. Everything that happens is mechanical & caused by the tires & suspension.

[@seanhiggins704]

​@@Tappar1 i thibk you're right I just found someone that makes a hos antenna that can bypass the ecu so it will create a variable input on the prius epas

[@ovalwingnut]

That truly is a "magic box". And usually only say that on the 3rd date. Just saying. Thank you for the video!

[@Self.reliant]

Great job. My china rhino clone just lost its electronic power steering. And dang wouldn't you believe it's going to be -24 In Minnesota the next couple days and I need to plow. It's really not that bad unless you have the front diff lock engaged

[@robertfontaine3650]

The idea of being able to modify lock to lock and steering weight is very tempting but the wheel feel of hydraulic steering is so much better. It would be nice to find the best of both worlds somehow.

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

great video and here in California you can pull one of those yourself from Pick N Pull for $60 bucks

[@ElizabethGreene]

Hey, if you're near Tennessee I can probably help you 3D print a housing for one of those connectors and then you can snap in a Molex or Dupont pin to fit the actual terminal. The first one will probably take a few hours to make, after that you can print them off for pennies.

[@Cherokie89]

Somebody get this man a microphone

[@aceshadow3077]

GREAT JOB A+ on the video Learned allot. I have a 1934 Plymouth car and I have purchased off eBay a Saturn view electric power steering I would like to put on this car. Looks very similar to the Kia you have. It came with the control module with a large red and black wire ( sure this is to battery) and the small plug with 3 small wire sticking out about an inch. I have no idea which of the small wires goes to hot for my switch. Would you have any information on this? Thanks

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Love your style. That's the way.

[@arturorodriguez9383]

could it work on a jeep xj? i have a nissan electric steering column

[@RalfdaLau]

Water cooling the welds makes them brittle. It’s better to use compressed air. How a part that experiences high torque you want the welds to be as strong as possible.

[@DirtGearTv]

Totally agree! I was trying to keep heat off the bearing with cold prior to adding any heat. Hopefully not as brittle as water cooled 🤞

[@gstorhof1]

Does the input shaft of the eps unit need to be "clocked" or can it spin indefinitely? Thanks

[@Silverado5.3]

Great Fab Skills. Would like to see if I could do something like that on my 85 C10

[@dave9271]

Hope you got it goin I want to do a 68 c10 so their similar got any info on what route you took?

[@Silverado5.3]

@@dave9271 I never did it. Sold the truck.

[@jamesweide838]

I am using the same motor in a 1970 Mustang. My issue is the connection between the motor and steering wheel....where did you get that knuckle joint from???

[@Laydownandlikit]

I've seen alot guys fab there own but maximum motorsports sales them for mustangs!!:)

[@lennieadi]

Great video. My dad has a 1995 British LEYLAND DAF drop side 3.5 tonne gross crew cab pick up. Can I use this to convert to a power steering as well. It’s not been running for years but a new battery and clean out of the diesel lines with new filters and it should start. He’s in Jamaica.

[@oddshot60]

*ANY* Vehicle??? What about a 1968 M35a2 Deuce and a Half? I just turned 73 and have had rotator cuff surgeries on both shoulders. Power steering would mean I wouldn't have to get rid of my beloved old daily driver. This would be an answer to a prayer.

[@account4info]

There are heavier duty electric motors for something that big.

[@JSBIRD69]

@@account4info Where?

[@account4info]

@@JSBIRD69 Bosch servotwin and Knorr-Bremse will have a product out soon.

[@sethwinn4061]

There was an air assisted power steering setup for M35's. The supply has mostly dried up now though. I have a 1970 AM General M35A2 from Boyce Equipment. They couldn't locate an air assist system for my truck when they were building it out. I wanted real air conditioning also (I'm in Louisiana), another curve ball. They put the power steering system setup from a 5-ton on my truck. It is a hydraulic unit that connects through the gear driven injector pump. I'm running 49" Michelin XL super single tires (bobbed duece) and you can turn the wheel one handed on asphalt. Pricey, but worth it.

[@knoffroad1]

Excellent video, it would be good to make another video on how to solder in flip flops, without getting burned 👍👍

[@tyrannyterminator4179]

Where did he get welding shorts from?

[@coachgeo]

question for you. Do you think someone could add something like this as a "secondary"? Keep existing...... but ad this as secondary system? As in for like a flat towed. cars behind an RV? .... Make it steerable from tug's cab.... Would certainly make reverse maneuvers easier

[@dave9271]

Great video thanks for sharing. Any suggestions you might have on how to do this on a 68 c10?

[@Witsenburg]

Hi, do you notice any downsides to the power consumption / electrical system? If you steer standing still, do you see a voltage drop or can your alternator / battery cope? Thanks for all info shared.

[@DirtGearTv]

I’m curious to find out myself, I haven’t run it as i’m doing an engine build but can report back in about 3 weeks when I know how it responds.

[@Tezla_Insanity]

@@DirtGearTv any update?

[@richardmcdaniel3108]

I’m curious about this too. How much of a power suck is that thing.

[@growingup4487]

@@richardmcdaniel3108 30+ amps plus

[@BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions]

​@@DirtGearTv any more info on the power draw

[@elliottlandco2776]

Very cool. My Kia box arrived today! How did you wire your power (the motor wire) wire? Keyed or nay, and what amperage did you plan for or find you needed? Thanks for the inspiration! Mine is going a ‘66 c10 restomod

[@DirtGearTv]

Power side I believe i'm using a 60amp fuse/breaker. It's likely these don't actually draw that much since it's failsafe mode. I have it wired to my 12v acc when in 1st ignition position

[@ronnie2031]

Very nice!! Do you know if the renault EPS works in fail mode?

[@FilterYT]

Cool project, thanks for sharing. Does that steering module spin endlessly or is there a stop to stop?

[@chopshopchopper]

Great question. This unit could be used for other applications if it just spins with no stops...

[@kikkegek]

cool write up. thanks man. Is there a way to get it to be speed-sensitive? So the higher the speed, the harder it is to turn the wheel?

[@chrislewis9345]

Any updates on what other manufacturers will work in fail safe mode?Everyone has caught on and these are getting expensive lol

[@theflightdecklive]

Do you know the spline sizes on each end of the Kia steering motor?

[@dalejones2108]

My kia picanto 2011 doesn't have power steering,and i want to install one. Electric i have you dont need can buss conection. Is that true?

[@AdminCarbonetics]

Hello, we have a e30 1983 model. We are in Australia - what do you recommend ? Thank you in advance!

[@gainsum]

guess if you're not gonna be a good welder, you need to be good grinder and painter lol. Good job on the vid man

[@beverlyaustin924]

How would you do this conversion for a 1986 Toyota 22R 5spd Pickup?

[@RandyHass-i3z]

Love your video. But then I looked for a 2014 kia sole EPS I don't see the module attached to them, do you have the exact one you have can you help with part number?

[@DirtGearTv]

I believe the 12-14' use the same module and (possibly) are interchangeable. Check the link in my description for years and models of others you can use!

[@kevinchaney8634]

do you have any feedback on which PS unit on your list that is most durable, most responsive, etc.?

[@mosaditsi9722]

Great video. Thank you!

[@jakubforycki1573]

does it need steering angle??? looking random EPS and there are with steering angle sensor / 3 connectors on the control unit.

[@hostflies7183]

Hi, do you think this one will work for an old f350?

[@gilhernandez605]

would you have any issue mounting that e-steering unit on something like a 95 Chevy 1500 truck?

[@JBeck2468]

I wonder if I can do the same conversion to my 2011 forester.

[@JamieFudge-hv8dq]

What is the requirements to hook up in 2013 Kia rio Electric steering Module I hooked up the key power on but I need the red and blue hooked up also they have a 2.4 vote With arms coming out of them what do I do

[@searlearnold2867]

How could you rig this up to the rear axle of a cargo trailer so you could steer the rear axle around corners on a remote control like some heavy haul trucks?

[@DirtGearTv]

Sure, I don't see why not 🤷‍♂️

[@mustanglover1186]

So I'm interested in trying this set up on my 97 f150. What do I do about the hydraulic system in the gear box. Just jump the hoses with each other and eliminate pump?

[@JamieFudge-hv8dq]

I put electric steering in my buggy the column is from a 2013 kia rio I hook up the keypower on But I have to hook up the other 2 wires in order for it to work and What do I use for those other 2 wires or can I buy a bypass Please I am very stuck here can't figure this out

[@waydwnbama-way3089]

welding in flip flops wow u da man.

[@lasersbee]

A little late to the party but.... Great Info... Needed this for my John Deere Snow Blower Steering Upgrade. Thanks for the Pin Out Links. Just Subscribed.😉

[@roberthand5777]

Can this be used to convert from liquid PS? Also can it handle oversized tires?

[@funkyd04]

Can't find a quicker steering rack for my application so was going to use a rack quickener. I'm worried the 2x ratio on the steering shaft may do weird stuff with the torque sensor on the input shaft of the epas. Should I be worried?

[@DirtGearTv]

I don’t think you will have an issue as these are optical sensors (I believe)

[@paulmuff9883]

Nice job 👍

[@cdoublejj]

have my sub, surprised you don't have more sub already.

[@DirtGearTv]

I appreciate that!

[@kt31086]

would this work on a 1992 Ford Econovan?

[@jasonmoss6891]

Do these still have thruput if the electrical part goes out? It looks like they would since it may be the same solid shaft that passes thru. Thanks.

[@DirtGearTv]

Yes

[@CourtVenth]

Can I put it on my old Harry Ferguson

[@MateoTišlar]

I have one question. I have donor eps for opel corsa C and I don t know where is power pin do you can help me.

[@pranjalvishwakarma1243]

Great information Thankyou. I am facing similar problems accept the ECU is different with one free connector like yours. Can you tell me ignition and other pins for Mando Corporation? Details written are GS MDPS Ver. 1.00,1.00 (Hyundai, KIA). It's from Hyundai Creta.

[@garrettslobey9204]

2015+ mustang has an electric gear box that is very quick.

[@Steve44036]

Thinking of installing on on a tight quarter riding mower. Anyway to contact you for requested measurements?

[@DirtGearTv]

can always dm me questions on insta @dirtgeartv

[@bosdad7]

where were you able to find the wiring diagram ? I using a power steering unit from a 13 Hyundai Santa Fe and can not find anything on the net to help with the wiring.

[@DirtGearTv]

Check my link in description, only certain units will work

[@James_WTFox]

I also used a Kia soul eps unit in my racecar. Works amazing for about 10 minutes of cruising on freeway but it “times out” and goes back to being very limited assist. If I restart it, it works as it should for another 10 mins. Anyone having this issue?

[@DirtGearTv]

Interesting, what year was your unit? Afaik my unit is running always in "limited" assist, but that's all I need being so light 🤔

[@TurboV8boi]

Did you ever get this figured out on your car? Seems like this would be a nice setup in a race car.

[@TheHOBGamer]

Could I fit this under the dash of my 2010 mustang?

[@melvincoleman8008]

Question: As far as the ECU# B2563-99500, I'm seeing a lot of ECU's with that number, but the first 2 # are different. A2, C2, 2V, 3x,2k, etc. Does that make a difference? Does it have to start with B2 ?

[@DirtGearTv]

I had another unit I tried that didn't work that was slightly different, so I went back to the years and models of only those proven to work. The link for that info is in the description

[@InternetDude]

No followup? It looks like the steering might be too fast, maybe twitchy? Is it OK once done??

[@DirtGearTv]

It's perfect for my application! At first I thought this rack could be too fast, but with power it's perfect. Follow up is future videos showing how it performs and it's goooooddd 🙌

[@ka24det]

I have a kick scooter upgraded with a 2011 Kia Soul engine. Will this EPS conversion work for me?

[@terryatpi]

Yes , but it’s pronounced ESP

[@emmanuelodhiambo9744]

My Steering wheel suddenly started to become hard on Park and Neutral but turns normally on Driive and Reverse gear. When that happens, the PS light illuminates and goes off when i engage the Drive or Reverse gear. Any idea on what i should do to get it sorted? Its a 2006 Toyota Crown.

[@robertcarter8995]

What eps would you recommend for an 02 Land Rover range Rover HSE 4.6

[@308dad8]

Ever drive a G6? I’m not a fan of electric assisted steering.

[@jimbob3030]

Power steering seems totally unnecessary for that little lightweight buggy and makes it look more cluttered, more complex than it needs to be, and worse in my opinion, but I'm glad you did it so we could learn from it.

[@DirtGearTv]

I thought it would be too, but its really nice to have when pushing around corners and in deep sand 😎

[@beneddy75]

Of the motors listed on the website, do newer ones work as well?

[@DirtGearTv]

Only the listed years are the ones I know will work in failsfe mode for sure!

[@beneddy75]

@@DirtGearTv thanks!

[@hmata3]

Is it just really two power inputs and a ground? 🤯

[@DirtGearTv]

Power, ground and 12V signal 😁

[@byronmill]

Man, I can't believe the number of times you had the ground on the opposite side of a bearing or u-joint from where you were welding. All that current flowing through a bearing. Not good.

[@robertmccully2792]

Good info!

[@livinglife7856]

Does your ignition power cable go straight to power or through a relay?

[@DirtGearTv]

I'm assuming you're asking about the power steering main power? Yes I do believe this one is on a relay

[@acdcluver5628]

So got one of these setups and soldered the wire to the #1 pin. Hooked everything up and the ECU clicks and then nothing. Am I missing something? What are the odds it's bad?

[@DirtGearTv]

Did you verify it's the right year with the link in description? I missed by one year the first unit I tried and that's exactly what it did.

[@cmsracing]

Man, that is nice!

[@jkingkingsbury9490]

would this drain the battery if you wire it up this way

[@DirtGearTv]

It's wired to ignition so if I left ignition on, yes. If it's running it's drawing from alt not batt

[@singleaspringle6941]

Hey, I want to do a similar thing but with a Kia Picanto EPS. Do you know if every Kia part works like this (just needs 12V to function in fail-safe mode) or is it exclusive to Kia Soul models? Please if anyone can help me with this

[@DirtGearTv]

checkout the link I posted in description. There are only certain years that work in these “fail safe” mods

[@singleaspringle6941]

@@DirtGearTv thanks. I found a wiring diagram of the Kia Picanto EPS and it seems that if I buy a complete unit, every pin would have an adequate signal except for CAN bus, so I hope that it will work

[@singleaspringle6941]

I say "I hope" because it is not listed in the link. But I know that Renault Megane II EPS also has this fail-safe mode and is used in similar projects so maybe the Kia Picanto will also work *fingers crossed*

[@paulus387]

@@singleaspringle6941 i believe the connection between the two ecus go through the CAN bus, so it may not operate without that connection. so might want to double check before you pull the trigger on buying everything for it.

[@blueH2crx]

MIG welding in flip flops like a baus

[@de3763]

What is fail safe?

[@shaunkerry3625]

I just got hold of a 2018 soul column & ecu… will that one work?

[@DirtGearTv]

I just checked the link in description and doesn't appear that's a compatible year. I had that same issue with the first one I got from the junk yard 🫤

[@shaunkerry3625]

@@DirtGearTv bugger! It’s already in the mail So I may as well give it a crack. It says the 2018 is interchangeable with 2014 so 🤞

[@shaunkerry3625]

@@DirtGearTv 2018 it works. Just bench tested it exactly how u did… and we are all good!

[@geoffgreenleaf]

Would it help my Klr 650?

[@gang6009]

My pump is going out so I might as well delete the hydraulic system thanks you

[@mbox314]

This video should be used as an example of how NOT to use a welder and angle grinder.

[@johngray8580]

For sure! Shorts, flip flops, dodgy welds on a major safety system. I get hurt anytime I do stuff like that. Now, lets weld the brake lines to the wheel cylinders.