New Here.need some help.
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New Here.need some help.
Hello, I am a new Superduty owner and could use some help. I just bought a 2000 F350 c.c. longbed 4x4 with the 6.8l ( lifted 6" w/35 bfg)I had to have the powersteering pump replaced because I couldnt steer the truck. Now whenever I apply the brakes when trying to turn (i.e) backing out of a parking spot,turning tightly when applying brakes, the steering wheel will only turn app 1/4-1/2 before it gets very tight and hard to steer. If i let of the brake it goes back to normal.My thought is that maybe the hydroboost( if it has it) has a problem.I called the place I bought it from and they said that is normal.any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jeff
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Seems normal. Turning those big meats while not moving (or moving very slow) will be extremely difficult and hard on the steering components. I have 37s on my truck; very, very difficult (next to impossible at times) to turn the wheel while not moving. I try to never crank the wheel unless i am moving.
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Hey thanks for your reply. I just found out that i dont have hydroboost but vacum boost I pulled the hose off the booster while running and was definently getting suction. My main concern was that since i just had the pump replaced that there was still something wrong.now to fix the steering wheel shimmy
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Originally Posted by 1TonCowboy
Hello, I am a new Superduty owner and could use some help. I just bought a 2000 F350 c.c. longbed 4x4 with the 6.8l ( lifted 6" w/35 bfg)I had to have the powersteering pump replaced because I couldnt steer the truck. Now whenever I apply the brakes when trying to turn (i.e) backing out of a parking spot,turning tightly when applying brakes, the steering wheel will only turn app 1/4-1/2 before it gets very tight and hard to steer. If i let of the brake it goes back to normal.My thought is that maybe the hydroboost( if it has it) has a problem.I called the place I bought it from and they said that is normal.any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jeff
Thanks
Jeff
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