[Diacom]

Well, I would start buying stock in whoever makes the power steering pump for our vehicles... The extra load from the tracks will certainly take out the pump. I've driven these on a 4-wheeler, and boy did the steering require alot more force than just the tires, as in non exsistent at stand still and an arm builder once in motion.

You may have to check your local laws about using them on the streets. Some cities/states have regulations against them being used on road and off road alike.

However, if you offroad a great deal, these would certainly be a nice Tread Lightly modification. As previously mentioned, a solid axle swap would be a good idea with a hydralic ram assisted steering added to the vehicle to make it more enjoyable to drive.

 

[Diacom]

I'm going to guess, the impact from going into the ditch probably blew out a seal on the rack and pinion or cause undue pressure on a line and possibly caused a leak there. That may have been what took out your PS pump...

 

[Diacom]

Well, if you decide to go with the tracks, I would suggest two options:

A: Sell the TB, buy a Jeep 4 door as a replacement, get the Dana 44 axles front and rear and the locker for the rear, then install the tracks. This is probably the best option.

B: If you really don't want to get rid of the TB, swap to a Jeep style suspension using the Jeep axles and find a better PS pump or go with a hydralic assist.

Really, i'd recommend the hydralic on either one. Otherwise your going to be blowing pumps and lines due to the extra pressure you'll be creating. Figure at max a 10" patch, and this is going overboard for a tire vs a 12" X 36" + footprint per track, your going to be increasing the resistance to the ground over 300 X's per side than stock.