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Old 03-17-2012, 01:08 AM   #23 (permalink)
GottaCruise
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Sporty2k - '00 Kia Sportage 4x4 EX
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Originally Posted by brucepick View Post
GottaCruise,

Not to derail your project, but did you consider merely taking the belt off the ps pump and looping the steering rack hoses? Or is the weight and balance of the Sportage such that it truly needs power steering?
Unfortunately, it does.. 20 years ago, I might have managed it, but as I get older, the more mechanical assistance is required.

The vehicle is just too heavy to be without power steering.
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