86 2.5L PS bracket upgrade

[eaglescout526]

Question for all you 86 guys with the 2.5L. Do you guys know about the upgrade for the power steering bracket?

[GrandBoost98]

[eaglescout526]

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. 

[cruiser54]

Is there a write-up coming with photos, videos and narration? 

[eaglescout526]

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. 

[SoCalManche]

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.

[White_Comanche]

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.

[eaglescout526]

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. 

[SoCalManche]

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, 2024 by SoCalManche
Adding additional info.

[White_Comanche]

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!