Viperpete 36 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 Has anyone done this on their 69? What parts did you use etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 We have on a couple of cars. No difference between 65 - 70. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted April 18, 2020 I grafted a Prius column on to my 69 column. Cut a section out of the middle part of 69 column, cut some from both ends of Prius column and joined them together. Using it in fail safe mode without any sensors so I have constant assist instead of variable assist. Using stock turn signal switch, stock rim blow steering wheel, stock 16/1 steering box with rag joint. I have not done a 70 column yet, will make one for one of my 70s eventually. Grafting the Prius to 70 column will be more involved due to the ignition switch and shifter lock out being on the column. I used my lathe to machine the shafts to fit each other and keep them true while welding. Or you can buy a generic one with a generic column, a few vendors sell them. Don't know how ignition switch, steering wheel, wiring etc are handled on these generic ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrycordova93 1 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 How does the prius unit in fail safe do with the tighter 16:1 ratio box? How's it feel at low and high speeds? I really hope you see this post! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, jerrycordova93 said: How does the prius unit in fail safe do with the tighter 16:1 ratio box? How's it feel at low and high speeds? I really hope you see this post! It feels like the original PS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrycordova93 1 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 Oh good! I'm almost done doing the prius install in mine but was afraid that with the quicker steering box ratio, and the prius unit fail safe mode being 50% assist, that it would still be heavy steering at low parking lot speeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, jerrycordova93 said: Oh good! I'm almost done doing the prius install in mine but was afraid that with the quicker steering box ratio, and the prius unit fail safe mode being 50% assist, that it would still be heavy steering at low parking lot speeds. Not much effort needed while parking, can steer with one hand and I am not a body builder. 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
