Steering Locking Up
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Steering Locking Up
Last saturday after doing an oil change I noticed my steering would lockup if I am not moving. I doesn't matter if it's warm or cold, whether I am in park, nuetral, or gear holding the brake. I can take my hand at 12 and turn with ease until I reach 9 or 3 o clock then it's like I need to be Mr. T to move it any more. If the RPM's are higher then idle or I am rolling I can go lock to lock with a finger. I checked my fluid it's clean, red, and at the proper level. I have no leaks either. I used to be able to in the past go lock to lock at idle with no problems. What the heck? I do notice the RPMs drop when I hit the wall so to speak. Any ideas?
Truck is a 06 F250 4x4 FX4 6 inch lift with 45,000 on it. The lift was been on it since i I bought it and installed by the dealer.
Pit
Truck is a 06 F250 4x4 FX4 6 inch lift with 45,000 on it. The lift was been on it since i I bought it and installed by the dealer.
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Don't know if this helps, but you don't say what size tires you're running. I'd guess at least 35's? Bigger tires are hard on the stock PS pump. I try never to turn too much unless I'm rolling. I don't think the stock pump is the greatest either- IIRC from reading on here. Does it do it while moving also? Maybe it wouldn't hurt to change out the fluid. I did mine when I got my truck and can't remember what I used, just sucked out what i could with the wifes turkey baster thingy (shh, don't tell her, and yes-its still hidden in the garage) and refilled with new. It won't get it all but I plan on doing it again in the spring. Not sure why it would present itself after an OC, coincidence maybe? HTH- Tim
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LOL good point..I have 35's on it...and when the truck is rolling is fairly easy but my concern is down low which I never had a problem in the past is turning it now. It takes both hands and everything I got to move it sometimes. There is no way my wife can do this and I don't want to end up with a wrecked truck. I suspect the PS pump too. I will let you know today as I am off to the dealer.
