Do I need a new steering box?
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Do I need a new steering box?
My steering got real "heavy" almost as if I had no power steering so I replaced the power steering pump. The steering got a little easier but is still very stiff. It's extremely hard to turn at low speed just off idle...I have to rev the engine a bit to get it to turn.This is on my 1999 7.3 f350...I've ran 33" and 35" tires on it it's whole life and this is the first PS pump I've replaced since 1999...never replaced the steering box.
Thanks for any help!
Thanks for any help!
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From: Spanaway
I think the best bet would be not to throw parts at it.
FFind someone that has access to a power steering
analyzer and get it diagnosed.New and reman pumps
have come out being bad right out of the box. You
need to know that pressure and flow are correct.
Or you can spend a lot of money with guessing.
Sean
FFind someone that has access to a power steering
analyzer and get it diagnosed.New and reman pumps
have come out being bad right out of the box. You
need to know that pressure and flow are correct.
Or you can spend a lot of money with guessing.
Sean
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I think the best bet would be not to throw parts at it.
FFind someone that has access to a power steering
analyzer and get it diagnosed.New and reman pumps
have come out being bad right out of the box. You
need to know that pressure and flow are correct.
Or you can spend a lot of money with guessing.
Sean
FFind someone that has access to a power steering
analyzer and get it diagnosed.New and reman pumps
have come out being bad right out of the box. You
need to know that pressure and flow are correct.
Or you can spend a lot of money with guessing.
Sean
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From: Spanaway
But if it turns out to not be the steering box...
What you do is see how much that one doing
the testing will charge to put it in and if they
will waive the testing costs if you let them
do the install.
One other option is buy the tool on Ebay then after you
done resell it
Current price and Starting bid:US $60.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENT-MOORE-POWER-STEERING-ANALYZER-TEST-EQUIPMENT-/171212232329?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item27dd0b5689&vxp=mtr
Current price and Starting bid:US $49.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/600-KENT-MOORE-POWER-STEERING-ANALYZER-TEST-EQUIPMENT-/151209859915?hash=item2334cf5b4b&vxp=mtr
Do to my training I just won't guess and replace a part.
Sean
What you do is see how much that one doing
the testing will charge to put it in and if they
will waive the testing costs if you let them
do the install.
One other option is buy the tool on Ebay then after you
done resell it
Current price and Starting bid:US $60.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENT-MOORE-POWER-STEERING-ANALYZER-TEST-EQUIPMENT-/171212232329?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item27dd0b5689&vxp=mtr
Current price and Starting bid:US $49.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/600-KENT-MOORE-POWER-STEERING-ANALYZER-TEST-EQUIPMENT-/151209859915?hash=item2334cf5b4b&vxp=mtr
Do to my training I just won't guess and replace a part.
Sean
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I agree with Sean. While it's possible you have a bad spool valve in your steering gear, the fact that it got easier with your new pump has me thinking otherwise. But if you do end up replacing the gear, check out www.rockauto.com. They sell them as cheap as $89 plus shipping. 
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I agree with Sean. While it's possible you have a bad spool valve in your steering gear, the fact that it got easier with your new pump has me thinking otherwise. But if you do end up replacing the gear, check out RockAuto Parts Catalog. They sell them as cheap as $89 plus shipping.
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Thanks for the advice guys...I'm still weighing my options...It seems like there is lots of trouble with these re-manufactured steering boxes regardless of where they come from...huh?
Are most ordering Redheads or more the OE type from Rock Auto?
I'm currently running 35" BFG Radial T/A's
I'm guessing all places will require a core in return?
Are most ordering Redheads or more the OE type from Rock Auto?
I'm currently running 35" BFG Radial T/A's
I'm guessing all places will require a core in return?
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Yes on the core.
Sean
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From: Spanaway
There are some steering tests that can be done without the
POWER STEERING ANALYZER. But you need a few tools
and the instructions. I don't have the book for your year.
For mine it involves a spring scale and getting the wheels off
the ground and doing some testing under the specified conditions.
Your going to need to get access to the info in the Shop Workbook
for your year.
Sean
POWER STEERING ANALYZER. But you need a few tools
and the instructions. I don't have the book for your year.
For mine it involves a spring scale and getting the wheels off
the ground and doing some testing under the specified conditions.
Your going to need to get access to the info in the Shop Workbook
for your year.
Sean
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