OutkastBoss
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When do upgraded steering pump/box or hydro assist become the way to go because the Oem setup doesn't cut it anymore?
My stock power steering has gotten weaker and weaker over the years, not sure if it's the pump or the box. The box always had a slow leak from the sector shaft and the pump would sometimes spill out of the reservoir cap. I also had to clearance the front skid a few times because the adjustment collars on the steering would bind up on it. I am sure that didn't help whatever was going out.
Anyways when it worked 100% it seemed to be enough for me. idk if that was when I was still on 31's though. I am currently on 33/10.50s with selectables F/R. I figured I would still be fine on stock and Hydro assist would be overkill. At one time I was thinking of getting a Psc pump and Box but idk if I want to spend the extra if I don't need it.
What do you guys think, is the stock Pump/Box enough? If so I will Prob get a new pump and add a filter and cooler. If that doesn't do it I would replace the box. I have been ignoring it and fighting the steering for way too long (years). It sucks at a dead stop so of course it's worse on trail.
My stock power steering has gotten weaker and weaker over the years, not sure if it's the pump or the box. The box always had a slow leak from the sector shaft and the pump would sometimes spill out of the reservoir cap. I also had to clearance the front skid a few times because the adjustment collars on the steering would bind up on it. I am sure that didn't help whatever was going out.
Anyways when it worked 100% it seemed to be enough for me. idk if that was when I was still on 31's though. I am currently on 33/10.50s with selectables F/R. I figured I would still be fine on stock and Hydro assist would be overkill. At one time I was thinking of getting a Psc pump and Box but idk if I want to spend the extra if I don't need it.
What do you guys think, is the stock Pump/Box enough? If so I will Prob get a new pump and add a filter and cooler. If that doesn't do it I would replace the box. I have been ignoring it and fighting the steering for way too long (years). It sucks at a dead stop so of course it's worse on trail.