Power Steering and Front Lockers

[noahrob]

Hey,

Just wondering who is running non hydroboost power steering with a front locker and 40+ tires and no hydro ram? How well does it work and did you have to do anything special to get it that way?

 

[readymix]

39.5" Iroks
Detroit

Steering sucks when it is locked.

 

[noahrob]

Sucks as in, doesn't really happen...lots fo noise but little movement?

 

[blazinzuk]

39.5 Iroks detroit in front

steering sucks, it tends to make you a better driver though cause you know on certain lines your steering won't work. With a brand new pump my steering is pretty good unless I am really jammed up against something, that doesn't last long though.

 

[roadnotca]

Hey,

Just wondering who is running non hydroboost power steering with a front locker and 40+ tires and no hydro ram? How well does it work and did you have to do anything special to get it that way?

Locked or LSD?

 

[noahrob]

LSD as in "I see Elvis"?

 

[roadnotca]

LSD as in "I see Elvis"?

I thought you have a LockRight in front?

 

[noahrob]

True, I have a lockrite in the front. With the wheels locked, I cannot turn the tires. No problem in two weehl drive, but hte minute I drop it into 4x4...I need to go really straight.


Dana 60 with a lockright, crossover, and big tires on heavy H1 wheels = No turny so good...

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Hydro assist is cheap and easy, guys

 

[noahrob]

That is what I am thiking, but want to make sure I am not trying to cover upa faulty steering system with a new componenet...In other words, is Hydro Assist needed, or is my steering system fubar'd?

 

[GotBoykins]

Lock right + X over + 37" SSR's = almost no turning in 4wd. I started driving with a hub unlocked to compensate, but negates the purpose of the locker.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

IMO, front locker and/or big tires = hydro assist.

 

[noahrob]

Thansk for the feedback guys...that is the type of info I was looking for...is it normal or did I screw up installing the new pump and steering box.

Last trip, I just switched between 2wd and 4wd constantly, was easier than getting out to lock and unlock the hub...but it dawned on me that I wasn't getting much use out of the lockrite in 2wd.

I'll go start reading the Hydro Assist threads.