Heavy Stiff Steering - Solutions?
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Heavy Stiff Steering - Solutions?
got the truck repaired, ball joints/knuckles replaced, and caster is now at 4.5 degrees....
it returns to center pretty good now...
but, that Steering wheel is heavy and STIFF....
so much so, it makes my wrists sore on long drives.
what can be done to fix this?
it returns to center pretty good now...
but, that Steering wheel is heavy and STIFF....
so much so, it makes my wrists sore on long drives.
what can be done to fix this?
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if I wanted to do that, I would drive the K1500 4x4 that is sitting next to it.
dumb dumb answer
dumb dumb answer
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in fact, I had started going through our little town slow, and making full Lock to Lock turns at each intersection... it seems to be a bit better, I will continue to exercise the lock to lock tours around town and hope it frees up.
I asked why they used Moog instead of Spicer, when they know that I always Pay for the Best there is.... I mentioned Moog is Chinese.
they told me so is Spicer, most folks just don't know it yet.
Plus, every time I take it in for service, they will grease the Moog ball joints, Spicer is sealed, no zerks.
and, IF a Moog ball joint fails, they will warranty it parts and labor, so for me, no issues with the "short lifetime" of Moog.
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thank you,
tried to order that, and their pay system isn't working for me.
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Seems like the no-brainer "dumb dumb answer" to me. But then again, I'm playing the game and responding so I'm not too smart to begin with.
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got it done, had to change to a different Web Browser.
Your order number is: xyz12345
Thank you, looking forward to getting that installed.
next question, is this something I can do leaning over the fender?
Your order number is: xyz12345
Thank you, looking forward to getting that installed.
next question, is this something I can do leaning over the fender?
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20 years ago, I met those requirements 
but now, at 82, I am a wimp and want Luxury Car steering feel.
we have a '99 Dodge 1 ton Cummins, talk about stiff steering.
but now, at 82, I am a wimp and want Luxury Car steering feel.
we have a '99 Dodge 1 ton Cummins, talk about stiff steering.
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I have the pressure regulator on order,
and didn't know where the darn thing is located on the power steering pump.
along the way, watching a bunch of YouTubers, I ran across this one, that suggests that you pour in a "tiny bit" of ArchOil AR9100 first, and give that a try.
anyone try this?
RIP Bill Hewiit
and didn't know where the darn thing is located on the power steering pump.
along the way, watching a bunch of YouTubers, I ran across this one, that suggests that you pour in a "tiny bit" of ArchOil AR9100 first, and give that a try.
anyone try this?
RIP Bill Hewiit
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I have no idea.
I don't think Volume is the issue, the "feel" is the same at idle, as going down the road at speed.
the Web is full of stories about this situation.
FWIW, I am going to add 1 oz of the ArchOil AR9100 to my Steering pump fluid, worst case, I flush it all out.
or, have the new pressure regulator installed when the Wx gets warmer.
I don't think Volume is the issue, the "feel" is the same at idle, as going down the road at speed.
the Web is full of stories about this situation.
FWIW, I am going to add 1 oz of the ArchOil AR9100 to my Steering pump fluid, worst case, I flush it all out.
or, have the new pressure regulator installed when the Wx gets warmer.