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Steering Components To Instill Confidence

Electric Power Steering Conversions

If you ind your XK’s steering is too heavy at slow speeds, we

have a solution: an EZ Power Steering conversion that’s
hidden under the dashboard. The standard steering box/

rack remains unchanged, as does the steering ratio and

under-bonnet appearance. Steering assist is fully adjust-
able and is sensitive to speed and load.

Because the electric power steering system is speed

sensitive, it provides assistance at low speeds but

retain your XK’s steering feel at higher speeds. And, the
amount of assistance can be adjusted to suit the driver’s

preference or to compensate for wider tires or a smaller
steering wheel. With classic hydraulic systems, the “feel”

is not adjustable and often too light at high speeds. And

should the electric system ever fail (highly unlikely, we should
add) the car would steer exactly as it did prior to the conversion,

unlike a hydraulic system where the steering could be dangerously heavy.

Electric steering ofers several advantages over hydraulic. The electric motor only uses power when steering assist is

required; conversely, a hydraulic pump runs continuously and usually robs your engine of about four horsepower – even
when driving straight ahead.

Note: Installation in an XK-120 is more complex that other models, it requires taking a section out of the steering column tube and shaft. Welding is required and some material must

be removed under the dash. The XK-140 and XK-150 upgrade is much simpler than a 120 but under-dash sheet metal must still be removed for clearance. Visit xks.com to see instruc-
tions before you begin. Available by special order only. Delivery is about four weeks.

XK-120 14-5500 800-444-5247

XK-140 14-5505 805-544-7864
XK-150
14-5510

NEW Correct Steering Tie Rod Ends For XK-140 and XK-150

Until now, the only tie rod ends available for the XK-140 and XK-150 were aftermar-
ket parts that looked nothing like an original. We’ve duplicated the distinctive shape

of the originals and even painted them black -- also just like an original. Sold per pair.

Manufactured by XKs Unlimited.

Order Number CO-8323

XK-120 & XK-140 Hardware Kit

For rear fender attachment. Two kits required per car.

Order Number
16-0896

XK-150 Hardware Kit
CO-13858
For rear fender attachment. Two kits CO-7883

required per car.
Locking Nut, Steering Column, XK-140

Order Number 16-0897
Fits all XK-140

Order Number CO-7883

Locking Nut, Steering Column, Later XK-150
Adjuster Assembly for
Bonnet Cable
Fits all XK-150 OTS, RHD DHC from 827069, LHD DHC from
837415, RHD FHC from 824414 and LHD FHC from 835548.
For XK-120, XK-140, XK-150.

Order Number CO-13858
Includes C4443 adjuster & C3880
abutment.

Order Number
16-3060

www.xks.com 1-805-544-7864
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