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anyone put larger "custom" PS lines on theyre rig?

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I'm toying with a idea of more flow out the PS pump by using larger lines. Couldn't hurt right? I have a friend who runs a hydraulic shop so I just pay for the parts. I just am trying to decide if its worth it or just a waste of time. Anyone done it?
 
I don't see any benefit unless you increase the size of ALL the fittings as well.
 
Yep. Your limiting factors are going to be the orifices in the PS gearbox and PS pump fittings.

Pressure is easily changed on these setups anyway, and GM has run probably hundreds of combinations to achieve different pressure and flow, so with a bit of research and a couple of parts pumps, you could experiment yourself.

What are your goals? For my use the PS assist is too much, and lowering pump pressure did not solve the problem. I believe utilizing a different torque rod in the steering box coupled with higher (or same) pressure is probably a better approach.

Obviously each application is different, but most seem to agree that driving these on the road is like driving a boat, steering response is non-existent. Off-road, assist is normally plenty. Making sure all steering components are solid, and eliminating the rag joint will take out all the inherent slop you can, after that it comes down to the steering box, pressure, and flow.
 
trailer queen, no street driving here. I bought a pump on a gamble off ebay. Its a reman ac delco and seems to be one off a hydro boost van so needless to say im going to have to change the lines. More of a "while I was there" deal. Here is the pump I'm trying out as mine is shot. This is a last ditch effort before shelling out $$$ for either a KRC pump or full hydro system. 44s and low air pressure off road has not been my friend.

I don't know if this pump is going to work or not, but am hoping so.

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