Having run Dolomites / FWDs since 1987 age is catching up with me and I find my Dolly SE a great car but a bit too heavy on the steering at parking speeds. So I have decided to have an "Easysteer" power assisted unit fitted. The firm has an extensive web site and is based in Bolton, so not too far from me here in Leeds. They sent me some pictures of a Dolomite fitted with their unit, it sits nicely at head of column just above the parcel shelf. I was concerned as to where the unit would be fitted - little room in engine bay due to large servo unit.
They charge £800 to supply and fit, which seems quite reasonable. Another system costs in excess of £1500 - I mentioned it in Dolly Mixture.
The pictures they sent were of an Auto Dolly, is the owner a club member or reader of this forum? Has anyone else had such a unit fitted?

Steve

I would second checking things out first. When I got mine the steering was very heavy but after lubricating the knuckle joints and greasing the rack it was much easier on the arms. Keeping the rack well greased and re doing the joint regularly keeps it that way. I recently put on new track rod ends, they had passed the MOT but had an advisory for the rubbers and I ended up putting on new greaseable ones. It surprised me how much of a difference that made also.

lower suspension ball joint, part number GSJ 135 or GSJ 136 is very tight. I am hoping that it will free up with use.

I don't think I have ever come across ball-joints for outboard track-rod ends with a greasing facility (i.e. grease nipples). Do you have any more information about these?

Are these the items to which you refer

I don't know what the part no. Is, my local classic car garage got them probably from Moss as their round the corner from him. Recommended them and he fits them where he can. He has a knack of knowing what parts can be used on cars that they are not listed for but fit perfectly. The ones in the picture look the same but I couldn't confirm if they would fit. I will pop over to see him in the next few days and see if I can get the part no. off him or what car they are meant for. I know he has fitted parts for tr4 or 6 on mine that are identical but not listed as being so.

I've recently had ALL my car's steering components replaced and on the move, the steering is great. However, at parking speeds, the steering is hugely heavier than that of a modern, PAS-equipped car. This is why the original poster in this topic is thinking of having his car fitted with PAS.

Are these the items to which you refer:

Track-rod end GSJ156 with grease nipple



GSJ156 Triumph High Quality Track Rod End With Grease Nipple 2000 2.5 Tr5 Tr6 - £8.45 - Free postage

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/GSJ156-Triumph ... 2405349665