Hey yall. A buddy of mine is having a problem with his power steering pumps. He has a 99 CTD quad cab long bed with 127k on the clock. He's got a 4.5" skyjacker lift with 2" spacers on the front and a 3" added block in the rear. He's running 37" swampers. He's gone through 5 power steering pumps in the past year or so. He said they are lasting him about 2 or 3 months and then suddenly he can't turn and there is fluid everywhere. He's got the DT Track bar waiting to be installed along with a crossover steering setup and a long arm system. Do yall have any idea why he keeps blowing these things? Thanks for the help yall.

 

I would be looking at the gear box.

 

Hmm...sounds like he is breaking the pressure relief valve spring.....that is a sign that the pump is running at or past it's pressure limit too frequently - it is being overworked.....just a guess. 67's advice to look at the box is a good one.....stepping up to an aftermarket heavy duty box with a more appropraite variable ratio could take the strain off the pump. The ultimate solution would be an AGR Rock Ram complete system or a complete system from Howe.....these systems will be the end of smoked boxes and pumps and offer unreal power assist.......

 

I think he already went through a PSC steering box.

 

My company pick-up (01 gasser 2500) eats pumps, but it is because it has a Mile Marker hydraulic winch on it. Probably had 2 a year since new........

 

does he turn his tires frequently without moving? such as when leaving a parking spot and turning the wheel before you begin backing up? does he offroad and force the steering wheel a lot when negotiating terrain?

just brainstorming.


Pat

 

I know he likes to wheel but I don't know how he likes to wheel (never been with him). I'll ask him tomorrow when I see him and I'll get back to yall.

 

I think he is not flushing the system of the old debris.
This is the most logical cause.