****Power Steering Failure*******
07-05-2009, 12:52 AM
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For all those with lifts above 3 inches; I found that to prevent steering related problems requires a few parts:
Required to keep your steering system top notch.
1.Sector shaft brace: From Off Road Evolution.
2.Steering pump cooler.
3.Synthetic fluid: Royal Purple makes high quality stuff.
4.Very high quality synthetic grease: look above for brand recommendation.
Optional depending on driving habits:
1. Front and rear adjustable track bars.
2. Front and rear track bar brackets: JKS( weld on), Currie(weld on), Teraflex; all make very high quality and stout brackets.
Theres other parts that can improve your steering system and improve/ upgrade your suspension, the list above is the basics.
Required to keep your steering system top notch.
1.Sector shaft brace: From Off Road Evolution.
2.Steering pump cooler.
3.Synthetic fluid: Royal Purple makes high quality stuff.
4.Very high quality synthetic grease: look above for brand recommendation.
Optional depending on driving habits:
1. Front and rear adjustable track bars.
2. Front and rear track bar brackets: JKS( weld on), Currie(weld on), Teraflex; all make very high quality and stout brackets.
Theres other parts that can improve your steering system and improve/ upgrade your suspension, the list above is the basics.
Last edited by Robar; 07-05-2009 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Edited blacklisted manufacturer
07-05-2009, 07:14 AM
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Does anyone make an after market better than stock power steering pump for JK?
If not what is the best place to buy stock PS pump and wondering how much they are
If not what is the best place to buy stock PS pump and wondering how much they are
07-05-2009, 08:33 AM
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07-05-2009, 08:42 AM
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I understood the risks of lifting/modifying my JK when I did it. I can see how the thing would wear differently with OEM vs after market stuff.
I wouldn't let the cost of this repair cost me my honor and weigh on my conscience.
Not worth it.
Good to see my Texarkana neighbor is also on board.!
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07-05-2009, 08:44 AM
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Yes I did noticed on few occasions the steering went completely hard even when i was running stock wheels and tyres or 35" tires but came back again normal but this time completey gave up
Just a month ago delaer replaced the steering box so it is brand new. is there something internal in the PS pump which can break ?
Also it is entirely my fault bec I was doing donuts in the snow with full lock after that no steering.
Just a month ago delaer replaced the steering box so it is brand new. is there something internal in the PS pump which can break ?
Also it is entirely my fault bec I was doing donuts in the snow with full lock after that no steering.
07-05-2009, 09:20 AM
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My PS pump is from a 6.1 and when it went out the fluid was like chocolate milk and smelt of roasted nuts. When I first look at it I thought water had got in. That might have been the case, but it was full and no signs of leaks anywhere. I tried looking for metal or debris in drained fluid, but it was too dark to see anything. I did flush the system, but I'm still worried about it.
I had expected the steering box to go before the pump. I actually never thought the pump would go before the box. What caused the pump to fail before the steering box? I thought the box was the weak link.
The pump is relatively cheap. New on-line for the 3.8L is only about $80 US. Mine is twice that but it was replaced for free. The steering box is only about 80 bucks too. The PSC is 10X the price at $1,600 US.
I don't think it's worth the price premium, but I'm still going to do it.
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07-05-2009, 10:45 AM
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so what is needed to fix this problem? new ps pump? what is the ps box? oh, and the manual said if the ps system is lost, it will be hard to turn the wheel, but I don't think this will break anything... but it is a pain.
07-05-2009, 11:09 AM
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Don't think anyone has addressed this question. So can the steering system handle this type of force upstream of the PS box? If not, what is going to go?
bump
07-05-2009, 03:57 PM
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I am not sure how u gona drive without power steering becareful not to damage the steering box or steering sector shaft by appying too much force I am worried i might have done the damage already