Evertything new ...... still no steering .....wtf

[85k5dsl]

Ok, quick rundown I have a K5 with a D60 with a Spartan locker and crossover steering. I just installed a new ps pump, 2wd box, hydro assist ram, I bleed the system per Howes directions. All is good with just one tire or when both front tires are off the ground , no foaming and quiet. When I put the truck on the ground I have no steering it acts if the system is fighting itself. With or without the ram connected and if I shut the truck off sitting in my gravel driveway I'm sitll unable toe steer it. With the crossover steering do I need a dropped drag link? I have a drop pitman arm but the drag link is straight. I'm only running 37x12.50's with 4" springs and zero rates. I'm totally lost I have been fighting this for a year and just started from square one with all new parts.

Thanks,

 

[boz42]

What is the story on the steering box? Where did it come from? Did you tap it yourself?


Have you tried capping off the hydro assit lines at the box & seeing if the steering works without the ram?

 

[nvrenuf]

Fyi, per his post on Pirate the p/s pump has been mod'd by drilling out the orifice also. I questioned if it was drilled out too much and killed the pressure.

 

[y5mgisi]

Possible that the sector shaft adjustment is too tight?

 

[85k5dsl]

Well it appears my problem may be resolved. I installed the stock orifice valve back in the pump and it appears to be working fine. I’ll drive it later today to verify all is well. Now all I need to do is buy a ported hydro-boost so I can hook my brakes back up. Thanks for all the input.