Power steering issues

[Rugger187]

I know others have had similar issues but can’t find any threads combating this.
I have an 89 JIMMY, Dana 60, crossover and high steer, with 35’s.
Running 4Low I can turn just fine at slow speeds since the Rpm’s are slightly higher. But running 4High at like 5-10mph where the rpm’s are low, turning is a real bitch. Sometimes I have to make a 4 point turn on a 60-75% turn.
Eventually I am going to do hydro assist but not within the next few years.
Is there a different power steering pump that puts out more line pressure that I can swap in? Would that even help?
What can I do in the short term to combat this?

 

[nvrenuf]

Do you have a locker in the front?

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

You could drill the orfice in the pump out, there is write ups if you Google

 

[Rugger187]

Do you have a locker in the front?

yes. dual lockers.

 

[Rugger187]

You could drill the orfice in the pump out, there is write ups if you Google

I will look that up. I had/have no idea what to google so thanks.

 

[Bent77]

yes. dual lockers.

Not the hub locks, a Detroit or Arb of the like


For the pump, stretch the bigger spring to 2.25”, add 1x #4 washer under the spring inside the valve, and drill the output port to 5/32

If you have a gage, 1500-1650 psi is good. Past that shit goes poof sometimes

Make sure to cycle the steering without it running to get the air out

 

[Bent77]

Add washer. Sometimes 2
Stretch
Drill

Enjoy

 

[Rugger187]

Not the hub locks, a Detroit or Arb of the like


For the pump, stretch the bigger spring to 2.25”, add 1x #4 washer under the spring inside the valve, and drill the output port to 5/32

If you have a gage, 1500-1650 psi is good. Past that shit goes poof sometimes

Make sure to cycle the steering without it running to get the air out

I will try that. Thanks.
and yes dual lockers front and rear. Yukon and detroit

 

[Bent77]

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[Bent77]

I will try that. Thanks.
and yes dual lockers front and rear. Yukon and detroit

See post above, there’s pretty much everything you need. Do heed the Warning about pressure. I’ve blown hoses in half

That said, crossover with a ram should be able to move a truck sideways against a rock if the tire doesn’t unseat…