eaglescout526 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Question for all you 86 guys with the 2.5L. Do you guys know about the upgrade for the power steering bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eaglescout526 Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 14 minutes ago, GrandBoost98 said: Lol. Are you saying you do or don’t? Long story short. The 86 manifold will accept the later 87-96 bracket that will make your life for adjusting the belt soooo much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Is there a write-up coming with photos, videos and narration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 56 minutes ago, cruiser54 said: Is there a write-up coming with photos, videos and narration? Not exactly. The closest there is for such right now is @SoCalManche build has the upgrade. I figured it out before he posted it and I sent him the bracket set up and he got it installed. I could do this to my 84 but I’d lose the PS level sensor for the system sentry. I only throw this out there cause I know how much of a PITA the belt tensioning set up is for the 86 model year and the new bracket changes the whole game for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalManche Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/13/2024 at 6:57 AM, eaglescout526 said: Not exactly. The closest there is for such right now is @SoCalManche build has the upgrade. I figured it out before he posted it and I sent him the bracket set up and he got it installed. I could do this to my 84 but I’d lose the PS level sensor for the system sentry. I only throw this out there cause I know how much of a PITA the belt tensioning set up is for the 86 model year and the new bracket changes the whole game for that. I'm not terribly certain, but I think I still have the old bracket and power steering pump. I can do a quick swap and then do a write-up of the upgrade since the MJ is chilling in the driveway these days (the bucking problem is out of control) and I daily my TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Comanche Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I'm an 86 2.5L guy! I'd like to see a write-up on this bracket upgrade when you can SoCalManche. Was not aware of this, thanks Eagle. It took quite awhile to figure out how to change and adjust a new belt for a future project. Seemingly every manual out there glosses over 1986 trucks in regards to replacing drive belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 No problem! This upgrade is a must because I know how crappy the belt adjustment system is on any 2.5L prior to 87. The later one will get you a fine adjustment with two bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalManche Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) On 1/15/2024 at 3:15 PM, White_Comanche said: I'm an 86 2.5L guy! I'd like to see a write-up on this bracket upgrade when you can SoCalManche. Was not aware of this, thanks Eagle. It took quite awhile to figure out how to change and adjust a new belt for a future project. Seemingly every manual out there glosses over 1986 trucks in regards to replacing drive belts. The rain has left San Diego finally, so I can probably knock it out this week. I found my old bracket and pump, so It'll be a quick tutorial. Also reach out if you have any questions on the '86 2.5L. 2-3 years back I scoured the web for all the information I could, but I still find information for '86s not all that, well, informative. Edited February 13 by SoCalManche Adding additional info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Comanche Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/12/2024 at 9:18 PM, SoCalManche said: reach out if you have any questions on the '86 2.5L Thanks a lot for the offer. I appreciate the help from you guys. Looking forward to when your PS bracket upgrade tutorial is finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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