P500 Power steering

[hallic]

Think I recognize that trail! HA!

Yeah, it's now known in my household as the "Its all downhill from here, the easy part is next" trail. 🤣

 

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[Idahotruckman]

I really can't understand the need for power steering. I don't have any trouble steering mine.

I was of the same opinion on my blue 500. However, when you are on a narrow trail on the side of a mountain and need to turn around and do even a six point turn you will come to appreciate the power steering. So you don't really need it, but it sure is nice. I, too, have some shoulder problems and power steering makes the trip so much better.
I finally broke down and bought one and installed it.
If you ever have the opportunity to drive someone's 500/520 in the rough stuff with power steering you probably should just say no! Otherwise get ready to join the rest of us that experience a much easier ride.

 

[Red500]

If you install a torq locker you'll want it. Not because the stealing is so heavy but be cause the bump stearing becomes more severe.

 

[Smitty335]

Yeah, it's now known in my household as the "Its all downhill from here, the easy part is next" trail. 🤣

That was fun, enjoyed ridding with you and yours!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

If you install a torq locker you'll want it. Not because the stealing is so heavy but be cause the bump stearing becomes more severe.

“Stealing”….dang no wonder those P7, P1K and T1K guys worry about the P5 owners.

 

[TBea]

Power steering wqs the best purchase I made for my 520. I also mounted the torque locker.

 

[idahoron]

Work a crappy trucking job for too many years, ruin your left shoulder and right elbow, get old, and you'll understand 🤣

Plus, like @trigger said, helps for the 50-point turns and bump steer.

I'll also add, its nice to be able to steer it 1-handed while plowing the driveway and drinking my coffee.

I unloaded trucks, and rail cars of bulk fish meal, and bagged and stacked fish feed in 50 pound bags for 35 years. I am well aware of shoulder problems. I had to give up archery hunting due to shoulder issues. That said the steering isn't that bad, I mean really.

 

[hallic]

I unloaded trucks, and rail cars of bulk fish meal, and bagged and stacked fish feed in 50 pound bags for 35 years. I am well aware of shoulder problems. I had to give up archery hunting due to shoulder issues. That said the steering isn't that bad, I mean really.

Yeah, the stock steering isn't terrible, I've driven worse. Heck, I had an '87 Suzuki Samurai I road and wheeled with daily for years, that didn't have PS.

It's not needed, but it is really nice to have, along with bigger tires, skid plate, winch, lightbar, windshield, bigger cup holders, TriggerShield, radio, nerf bars, shocks, trail repair tools, 2nd battery, etc etc.

If you don't want to get it, you don't have to. Use the $$ towards whatever else you need. It's your ride, set it up how you want to use it. For the rest of us, we like power steering. 🤣

 

[Idahotruckman]

I unloaded trucks, and rail cars of bulk fish meal, and bagged and stacked fish feed in 50 pound bags for 35 years. I am well aware of shoulder problems. I had to give up archery hunting due to shoulder issues. That said the steering isn't that bad, I mean really.

Idahoron,
I believe I owe you an apology. In my enthusiasm to express my opinion on the power steering issue, I ignored and discounted your opinion. I am ashamed that my email was a bit patronizing. I'm sorry, and I apologize. The fact that we can express our differences in a civil manner on this forum is what makes it so great. I need to remember that.
I grew up in Southern Idaho, a few miles from some large fish farms in the Snake River canyon and know exactly how hard you worked throwing those sacks around.
You are correct - power steering on the P500 is not absolutely necessary. I spent a year without it.
Ride safe my friend.
Idahotruckman

 

[TBea]

The PS unit is great and the torque is a must. Makes a big difference when you need it.

 

[C2Corvette1]

EPS makes it *much* easier to get through this stuff without the bump steer. One hand on the wheel, other hand on the rollbar handle to stop from jostling around:

Well now you need a "necker knob" to properly finish it off.

 

[TBea]

Well now you need a "necker knob" to properly finish it off.

True. It really makes it easier to drive.