Steering Bind?
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JK Super Freak
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From: Memphis, TN
After talking to some different people on here and friends.. Im pretty sure it is my steering gear going bad. I have found one on rockauto.com for like $380 with tax/core charge/ and shipping so i will probably be replacing it with a new one very soon
JK Super Freak
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I bought a PSC setup about 5 or 6 years ago for my Blazer. I was told I had to get the whole setup and that is what I did. After owning it and my experience with it I'd like to talk you out of getting it. One if the engine dies while you are driving you will not be able to steer your vehicle cause the pump won't be running to operate that ram, makes this a huge safety issue if you are on a highway or road somewhere especially in a curve. Two, I didn't really notice any difference than when it was stock and if you are just going to run 35" or 37" tires in my opinion you don't need it of course depending on where you plan on taking your Jeep to wheel and how often you do that sort of thing such as extreme rock climbing.
And the Hydro assist doesn't make this worse. It (the ram) just kicks in when you try to turn the wheels/tires against a heavy object like a big rock on the trail. Hot knife thru butter. Otherwise, the power steering is facilitated by the pump just like an OEM.
Do you "need" this? Probably not. But you'll want it once you watch someone steer with one finger over an obstacle you pulled a muscle trying to navigate around. And I think it's much higher quality than the OEM box they'll put in at the stealership.
JK Enthusiast
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This wouldn't be unique to PSC. All your hydraulic power goes bye bye when the engine dies. Even your OEM.
And the Hydro assist doesn't make this worse. It (the ram) just kicks in when you try to turn the wheels/tires against a heavy object like a big rock on the trail. Hot knife thru butter. Otherwise, the power steering is facilitated by the pump just like an OEM.
Do you "need" this? Probably not. But you'll want it once you watch someone steer with one finger over an obstacle you pulled a muscle trying to navigate around. And I think it's much higher quality than the OEM box they'll put in at the stealership.
And the Hydro assist doesn't make this worse. It (the ram) just kicks in when you try to turn the wheels/tires against a heavy object like a big rock on the trail. Hot knife thru butter. Otherwise, the power steering is facilitated by the pump just like an OEM.
Do you "need" this? Probably not. But you'll want it once you watch someone steer with one finger over an obstacle you pulled a muscle trying to navigate around. And I think it's much higher quality than the OEM box they'll put in at the stealership.
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JK Freak
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something else many people overlook is the steering stabilizer. i bent the shaft ever so slightly offroad and prevented me from turning fully to passenger side. i now run without it and zero issues now.
have you tried, turning your wheel from center to driver and center to passenger to see if the turns are even?
have you tried, turning your wheel from center to driver and center to passenger to see if the turns are even?
JK Freak
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From: Lost in the woods, MO
or jack it up put it on stands.. turn the car on and turn it left to right by hand... easy way to tell what is going on without somone else helping.
That said, i sure as hell wouldnt drive it highway speeds if it is doing that.
That said, i sure as hell wouldnt drive it highway speeds if it is doing that.
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JK Super Freak
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well i got the new steering gear and it made a world of difference but my ESP/BAS light is still on. i also realized that my upper driver side ball joint is worn out.
I feel like my jeeps front end is just falling apart and im kinda getting tired of it.
I feel like my jeeps front end is just falling apart and im kinda getting tired of it.
JK Enthusiast
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I've heard the stock front end parts are weak and don't last long. Tons of rumors and stories about ball joints just lasting 15,000 miles and they're shot.
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JK Super Freak
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Well glad to say i read the manuel and it says it could take 10 starts to reset the esp/bas and it did. Tonight it went off and glad the new steering gear fixed it.
I think i am going to order ball joints. what do yall think?
I think i am going to order ball joints. what do yall think?
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JK Freak
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Quality aftermarket ball joints are definately worth the investment over the junk OEMs. Neverytime you upgrade one component of the front end you will be shifting the stresses to another component. It's inevitable that you'll be eventually switching everything out. Especially if ya use your rig for it's intended purposes