Power Steering (lack)

[bkokotovic]

I know that one of the weak systems in our trucks is the steering. I recently purchased my truck with about 115K mi on it. I purchased it knowing that it needs a new steering pump and gear.



Other then the Bugeson joint/shaft upgrade, can anyone recommend what gear/pump to go with? Has anyone mounted any gear other then stock? I'm afraid that this will just be a temporary solution until the seals go again. Anyone installed an AGR or a Chevy (gasp) unit??



Thanks for any help. I look forward to your responses.

 

[Matt S]

I have replaced my steering box a few times due to bad rebuilds. The shaft was a bid improvement but I would coat the telescoping part of the shaft with anti-seeze as mine is locked into place from a few Boston winters. I don't know of any improved boxes but I would get one with a lifetime warranty. I'm on my 5th. The last one had something break internally so there was about 1/2 a turn of play in the wheel. I believe the worst part of the steering is the shaft to the box. Good luck.

 

[bigkid59]

Check out www.agrperformance.com. This company seems to be the choice for steering system components among the off road folks.



I have never used their products, but if I ever do need any steering components I will surely be checking their line. They sell through such mail order houses as Summit Racing, but I don't know about direct sales.



Hope this helps!