So embarrasing...Power Steering Woes Continue

[noahrob]

Should I be able to turn my wheel lock to lock sitting in my driveway without the truck running with 40" tires? Before I go to hydro assist, I want to make sure this setup isn't wacky or it might get worse.

 

[roadnotca]

Should I be able to turn my wheel lock to lock sitting in my driveway without the truck running with 40" tires? Before I go to hydro assist, I want to make sure this setup isn't wacky or it might get worse.

As awesome as it may sound, I wouldn't turn any steering without the wheels rolling, if I can avoid it.

 

[noahrob]

I agree, but should I be able to?

 

[roadnotca]

I agree, but should I be able to?

Stock steering was designed as "acceptable" with ~29" X ~5" wide tires at ~35 lbs. pressure(?) The big stuff really taxes stock equipment.

 

[gmc4cw]

Should I be able to turn my wheel lock to lock sitting in my driveway without the truck running with 40" tires? Before I go to hydro assist, I want to make sure this setup isn't wacky or it might get worse.

absolutely not. I couldn't do it with the truck running.

 

[noahrob]

Sorry, I meant with the truck running, but just sitting there....

 

[gmc4cw]

I couldn't do it with the truck running.

with the truck idling and sitting still I could not turn my 44's. I modified the pump and that made a big difference. you need to do it anyways for hydro assist. might as well do it now and reap the benfits.

 

[doonjumper]

I have had this happen to me and and it was air in the lines. I took NEW box of and returned it for a new one. I then put in the NEW NEW one and it did the same thing. I ran it for bout two days and it cleared right up.

 

[FOR MUD]

Had close to the same problem, it ended up as a bad ram. It was new but it was leaking inside. Drove me crazy foe a while. Just remember, new doesnt always mean it's working right.

 

[noahrob]

INstead of starting a new threa, I thought I would check in on this one. I have 39.5" Iroks on H1 wheels and a Lockright in a D60. When I am in 2wheel drive, my pump squeals once in a while, but when it is in 4wheel drive, it is worthless, I cannot turn...My questions are

Should I get a PSC power steering pump?
Hydro Assit with my pump?
Hydro Assist adn a new pump?

My pump and steering gearbox are both brand new...is it normal to have new steering components and no steering..?

 

[lochenjons]

I have the same problem but not as bad. I just did x over too, non hydro just stock 2wd box and stock pump. Can someone post a working link to pump mods? I think I'm gonna buy a new pump too and see what happens. Might as well mod it too while its out I figure

EDIT: nvm found this in another post on the first page
http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html

 

[RaisedK5]

INstead of starting a new threa, I thought I would check in on this one. I have 39.5" Iroks on H1 wheels and a Lockright in a D60. When I am in 2wheel drive, my pump squeals once in a while, but when it is in 4wheel drive, it is worthless, I cannot turn...My questions are

Should I get a PSC power steering pump?
Hydro Assit with my pump?
Hydro Assist adn a new pump?

My pump and steering gearbox are both brand new...is it normal to have new steering components and no steering..?

Under what conditions does it Not Steer? Street and all conditions, In/out of 4WD??? Cause some times mine dont want to steer in 4wd unless im on the gas, I have a lockright too. But most of the time in 2wd mines fine. All stock pump and 2wd box with cross over.