Originally Posted by
john
Finally got up to Chorley to see Easysteer and talk the epas possibilities with them.
As usual I've had to rethink it all again!
Like everyone else who knows what they are doing they are really busy and it was going to be May before they could do the job for me. So Rick talked me through it and convinced me I could do the job myself.
I've come away from there with a big bag full of bits.
I've opted for their 'Euro' system with GPS speed control for the assistance level.
The motor/gearbox unit has an integral torque sensor which analyses how much steering effort you are putting in.
The only actual machining necessary is to shorten the x19 column shaft and turn the end down to fit in an adapter sleeve supplied with the kit so I'm happy enough doing that. But I have opted to do a couple of chassis mods so that I can instal the whole thing a little higher for extra knee room. I think later LB chassis may have the 40x40 tube hanger for the column at a higher level and there may be enough room for the motor without my mods.
I've shortened the x19 outer column by 45mm. I wanted to retain the column switches and steering lock, plus both column bearings so 45mm was the max I could shorten it by and still have enough room for the adapter plus 25-30mm of 'collapsibility' in the column itself.
Coupled with a splined collapsible intershaft ( which I also got in kit form), and the angled intershaft I'm hoping it will satisfy the IVA man.
So the shortened x19 column is grafted on to a steel sleeve projecting from the motor which can also be shortened to suit.
Just to make life that little bit more difficult for myself I'm also going to try a good strong hinge mount at the rear end of this motor so I can adjust the rake of column and wheel.
Anyway, enough theorising, I'll get back to some practical steps.
Here's a couple of photos of what I'm working with.