I know something is wrong with my power steering pump, stupidly drove it with my 35 in nitto trail grapplers (heavy AF) while the front diff was locked up, I knew i had to get the stuck locker unstuck, but daily driver and had to get the kid to school.....anyways! when i got front diff unlocked now my power steering wont work at low RPM, give it some gas and it works just fine. I had no issue until getting stuck in heavy mud and trying to give it a little intoxicated hell to get out for about 10 min....then next day realized front end was locked up and once i got that fixed ....diagnosed the power steering issue. QUESTION IS.....is there anything minor that i could have done to PS pump that i can TRY to fix before buying an after market one that, yes i know would be better for heavy 35s any way,but....budget is tight at the moment! also.....im a mom and its my daily driver!!!!HELP need a cheap fix

 

Did you check the fluid level?

 

Yup, check fluid level. I'd inspect the belt/pulley appear to be operating normally as well since you say it's fine when you give it some gas (and that belt is turning faster). It kinda sounds like a new pump might be the cure though.