lectrode
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southwest Oklahoma
I don't know if this post goes here or in Modified because I went
with a 93' YJ steering box.
Mods feel free to move as need be.
I have a 87' XJ and the power steering box was pretty loose,had play &
basically worn out.It was leaking fluid from the steering wheel shaft area as well.
The pump started whining and the warmer the fluid became the louder the whine.
But I have always been able to turn it with one finger even when at a stop.
I run 15x35x12.5's,4.88's,locked front & rear,HD tie rod.
I just installed a reman. 93' YJ box,new ps pump,pulley,new hoses & a ps pump
cooler.Now it is stiff,pretty darn stiff,takes more than one finger.I can turn it
with one hand though.Seems like there is alot more resistance
or friction than should be or is that what a new box feels like or is it because it's
a 93' JY box?
Went wheeling yesterday evening to see how it would work in tight area's
such as down in dry gullies.It was not as easy as when I had the old stuff,
at idle not moving it did not want to turn very good just felt like there was alot
resistance or stiffness.I don't know how to describe it very well.
I was hoping someone may have had a similar experience or could shine some light
on this subject.
Month or so ago I replaced tie rod ends,drag link & steering stabilizer so it's
not any of those because the steering was still easy as was before replacing
those parts.
Thanks for all those that reply!
with a 93' YJ steering box.
Mods feel free to move as need be.
I have a 87' XJ and the power steering box was pretty loose,had play &
basically worn out.It was leaking fluid from the steering wheel shaft area as well.
The pump started whining and the warmer the fluid became the louder the whine.
But I have always been able to turn it with one finger even when at a stop.
I run 15x35x12.5's,4.88's,locked front & rear,HD tie rod.
I just installed a reman. 93' YJ box,new ps pump,pulley,new hoses & a ps pump
cooler.Now it is stiff,pretty darn stiff,takes more than one finger.I can turn it
with one hand though.Seems like there is alot more resistance
or friction than should be or is that what a new box feels like or is it because it's
a 93' JY box?
Went wheeling yesterday evening to see how it would work in tight area's
such as down in dry gullies.It was not as easy as when I had the old stuff,
at idle not moving it did not want to turn very good just felt like there was alot
resistance or stiffness.I don't know how to describe it very well.
I was hoping someone may have had a similar experience or could shine some light
on this subject.
Month or so ago I replaced tie rod ends,drag link & steering stabilizer so it's
not any of those because the steering was still easy as was before replacing
those parts.
Thanks for all those that reply!