Steering Linkage Fabrication - 4x4 Build Ep.14

In this video I'm fabricating the steering linkage system that allows me to use left hand side steering rack with power steering on my homemade off road 4x4 UTV that now has right hand side steering. This custom steering is a result of necessity - I have to accommodate the steering system over the BMW differential that gets the drive from the rear via prop shaft. Originally the steering rack was right behind the FWD differential / gearbox on the same level as the drive shafts. This homemade system seems to be working but the steering linkage carrier frame still needs to be properly fabricated and welded in place once the brake booster / brake and clutch pedal assembly is installed and placement of other components is figured out.

This is part of a series of a four wheel drive utility vehicle build to lessen the work load on my trusty 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA. This partially answers the question "Why?" but for those who want to ask "why don't you just buy a side-by-side instead of building one?" I just want to say - I'm not made of money. Side-by-sides are ridiculously expensive, even the car I drive around daily is worth less (not worthless though!), hell, it is even worth less than my 2002 Honda ATV.

"How much HP will it have?" - the 1.4 litre FWD petrol engine I'm planning on using has 55 kw and this will not change, but the torque will be tripled via the BMW differentials I'm using to transfer power to front and rear axles.

"It will be too heavy!" - this project just like the firewood processor project does not have to float. And a heavier vehicle will handle better anyway when hauling heavy loads.

Stay tuned for future episodes! Thanks for watching!

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Soundtrack:
Pomade - Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library)

Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

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