Electric Power Steering

[69MyWay]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

I have one. I put it in about a year ago (welded plate into firewall--re-location is coming), and I have since done several autocrosses and a track day. More importantly, I live on an awesomely curvy road, and drive it like an ass. This system is awesome, and I would take it over anything with fluid and hoses and belts any day. I wish they made one strong enough for my truck.

On a side note, I run a 1.5:1 quickener above the unit, and a manual rack (Unisteer) below it. It all works together quite nicely.

How much set-up time/programming did it take?

I see that they have units for up to 4,500 lbs now.

Does it make any noise?

I have EPS in my daily driver and there is a bit of "rattle" play that you can pick up on rough roads right where the electric drive worms into the main shaft. If it was a standard system, I'd feel the need to adjust the box tighter - but not on this. It is actually under factory recall and per GM they will be replacing it soon anyway once parts are in stock (yes, one of those).

We also have a 2014 Silverado and it has the EPS on the rack. I recently did a frame off on the 2014 (yes...don't ask, what a nightmare) and had this part out of the truck on the shop floor. It is serious heavy duty stuff (4x4 with max trailer package...etc).