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Offline chadbice

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Steering troubles
« on: January 20, 2011, 02:11:40 am »
I have an 84 silver 4wd with 35's on it.  My questiion is, is there a way to increase the performance of the power steering to keep the belt from slipping. I know the 35's don't help but there must be a way to increase the output without having to add hyd. assist.
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: Steering troubles
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 03:41:01 pm »
How high is your truck? I assume 4 or 6 inches?
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Offline Blue 82

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Re: Steering troubles
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 05:59:49 pm »
My power steering pump uses 2 belts

If you want to mod the pump, check this out
http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html
(Instead of clamping the piston in a vise, I would use a lathe to not damage it and ensure the hole is drillled in the center.)
« Last Edit: January 20, 2011, 06:03:37 pm by Blue 82 »
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Re: Steering troubles
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2011, 08:08:43 pm »
Start by tightening up the belt.
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Offline chadbice

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Re: Steering troubles
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2011, 12:57:32 am »
the truck has 4 inch lift
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Offline bake74

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Re: Steering troubles
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2011, 07:38:19 am »
Quote from: VileZambonie on January 20, 2011, 08:08:43 pm
Start by tightening up the belt.

     Also you might need to change the belt, if it has been slipping you should change..
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