Needing some advice, I installed an aftermarket front driveshaft. Install is pretty straight forward, and I do most my own wrenching. In 2wd and 4wd, if I cut the steering wheel hard left or right, I feel resistance, like the brakes are being applied. I let off the gas and it unloads. I straighten the wheel and its fine. Does this in forward and reverse, both in 2wd and 4wd.

Any ideas what it is? Installer issue? Product problem? I greatly appreciate any suggestions and or advice. Thank you in advance.

 

That's expected in 4wd.
In 2wd, that can be an indicator the front axle shaft u-joints are beginning to bind/seize.

Do you get any lights flashing on the instrument panel?

 

I didn't have the excessive feel in 4wd with the stock shaft compaired to now.

No lights have come on, but I've driven very slow and only right around the cul-de-sac.

Why would the from u-joints bind????

 

The front u-joints bind from age, or corrosion from water infiltration.

When turning sharply in 2wd as you described, does the steering wheel oscillate back and forth at all?

 

Preload issue perhaps?

 

What brand DS ? Did it come with new yokes ? What's your pinion angle ?

 

The steering wheel does go from right to left a little ... I have not checked the angle..

 

Re tq the front u joint bolts and all is good.