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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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13800 miles and the power steering went out. It still has fluid in it. But there is fluid that spewed out. Can't pin point from where. But I know I don't have any power steering. Gotta clean it up and bring it in to the dealership on monday. I'm sure they will blame the 35's.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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Is this a regular issue?
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Several threads on power steering issues. Broken sector shafts, blown pumps, etc.
Do a search here in stock and in modified on "power steering" , mostly what it boils down to is a crappy steering box we have, couple it with bigger tires,more weight, etc. = more strain on the pump and or more easily overheating the fluid.
Try to clean it up, re- fill, jack up the front , crank jk, try turning lock to lock and see if you can find the leak origination.

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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Mine is 2007, 71k miles, I had 33's and replaced with 35's, 3 months later my power steering pump went out, replaced it, 15 days later went out again! Now I don't wanna replace it again, I am looking for a solution. I can't have one pump every month
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