What should powersteering feel like?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GiantBeard, Jan 4, 2016.

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  1. Jan 4, 2016 #21
    GiantBeard

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    1) concrete/asphalt surfaces. It kind of has an easier time on dirt/gravel.

    2)The truck is loaded lightly, usually no more than 30k, on account of it being mostly lettuce.

    3)The steers are 22.5" Toyos. Still have some life, but I have to junk them. The old driver needed an alignment, and now they're crap.

    4)pressure is always about 105-110psi. A flat steer is a disaster. I like not dying.
     
    GiantBeard, Jan 4, 2016
    GiantBeard, Jan 4, 2016
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  3. Jan 4, 2016 #22
    Bob Dobalina

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    The power steering system is working intermittently for some reason.

    Get it fixed, GB. Before it fails in a turn and causes a wreck. We like you not-dead.
     
    Bob Dobalina, Jan 4, 2016
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  4. Jan 5, 2016 #23
    Bakerman

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    First thing I thought of was to check the air pressure of the steers.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2016 #24
    BigPerm

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    Irrespective of all the responses, ( all good ) you have a pressure problem...be it the pump, filter, check/bypass valve in the gear, very bad king pins,etc. Possibly even a hose that's bad internally. It should be a quick diagnoses by a qualified tech. As a long time trucks parts dude...I've seen unqualified folks mess around with steering items, once with disastrous results...mostly with $$$$$'s spent for no reason. Get it to a shop bud.
     
    BigPerm, Jan 5, 2016
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