86 Chevy Steering??? Turns slow at first, then normal? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

rfrey · 02-02-2006, 07:06 PM

I know this will be hard to describe, but I am wondering what you think the problem is???

It seems as if there is NO play in my box...when I turn the wheel, the tires will turn, but for the first 1/8-1/4 turn of the wheel, the turn is slow...as if the truck had a 8 turn lock to lock box, then once you turn the wheel beyond that point, it seems to turn normal...3-4 turn lock to lock box...what ever it is...it's stock. So, the question is...do you think its the box, pump, or something else...Oh, and my linkage seems tight.

This is a 1 ton and I think it has the hydro assist brakes...

Any thing???

Thanks for the help.

Ryan

mouse · 02-03-2006, 05:34 AM

variable ratio box

Propane · 02-03-2006, 05:40 AM

ps belt slipping?

Shawnboy · 02-03-2006, 06:18 AM

Does this happen on all surfaces? Wet, dry, icy...?
Could be just the tires initial grab to the road surface causing resistance and once it breaks free, the tires can continue on thier merry way. Just a thought.

rfrey · 02-03-2006, 08:08 AM

Belt does not slip...or at least it is not making any noise...I will check its tightness today.

As far as tire stickyness...not likely. The tires are SS SSR's and they are almost bald...I can't seem to get traction anywhere.

Variable ratio box...not unless they came stock that way? It does NOT steer safely. My Dad's old 86 chey definitely steered way better.

It also happens on all road conditions...doesn't matter.

It also seems to happen no matter where you are in a turn...it doesn't just happen when I am going straight and trying to slightly turn to keep it pointed strraight.

Merlin_57 · 02-03-2006, 11:46 AM

I just went through the same thing on my 86. Turned out the pump and box were trash. Old is old I guess

bggrnchvy · 02-03-2006, 12:19 PM

Is the truck in question by any chance a 97-99 OBS?

rfrey · 02-03-2006, 09:52 PM

The pump and box??? That just sounds like I am going to spend too much money on this thing...again! Anybody want to buy it?

rfrey · 02-05-2006, 07:07 AM

TTT any more suggestions before I spend the money.
Ryan

02-02-2006, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
rfrey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7565 Location: Reno, NEVADA Posts: 1,335	86 Chevy Steering??? Turns slow at first, then normal? I know this will be hard to describe, but I am wondering what you think the problem is??? It seems as if there is NO play in my box...when I turn the wheel, the tires will turn, but for the first 1/8-1/4 turn of the wheel, the turn is slow...as if the truck had a 8 turn lock to lock box, then once you turn the wheel beyond that point, it seems to turn normal...3-4 turn lock to lock box...what ever it is...it's stock. So, the question is...do you think its the box, pump, or something else...Oh, and my linkage seems tight. This is a 1 ton and I think it has the hydro assist brakes... Any thing??? Thanks for the help. Ryan __________________ [COLOR="Red"]**I DO SLAB GRANITE WORK** KITCHENS - BATHS - INDOOR OR OUT! WILL DO PARTIAL TRADE WORK![/COLOR] [COLOR=Yellow]CALL ME 1-775-741-6669 ...RYAN[/COLOR]

02-03-2006, 05:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-03-2006, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shawnboy Ramble On Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9545 Location: A liitle north and to the right. Posts: 1,574	Does this happen on all surfaces? Wet, dry, icy...? Could be just the tires initial grab to the road surface causing resistance and once it breaks free, the tires can continue on thier merry way. Just a thought. __________________ "If you don't believe your country should come before yourself, the best thing for your country, is go live somewhere else." Help rescue a Springer http://www.srecc.org/page1.php

02-03-2006, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
rfrey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7565 Location: Reno, NEVADA Posts: 1,335	Belt does not slip...or at least it is not making any noise...I will check its tightness today. As far as tire stickyness...not likely. The tires are SS SSR's and they are almost bald...I can't seem to get traction anywhere. Variable ratio box...not unless they came stock that way? It does NOT steer safely. My Dad's old 86 chey definitely steered way better. It also happens on all road conditions...doesn't matter. It also seems to happen no matter where you are in a turn...it doesn't just happen when I am going straight and trying to slightly turn to keep it pointed strraight. __________________ [COLOR="Red"]**I DO SLAB GRANITE WORK** KITCHENS - BATHS - INDOOR OR OUT! WILL DO PARTIAL TRADE WORK![/COLOR] [COLOR=Yellow]CALL ME 1-775-741-6669 ...RYAN[/COLOR]

02-03-2006, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Merlin_57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1217 Location: Chino CA Posts: 144	I just went through the same thing on my 86. Turned out the pump and box were trash. Old is old I guess __________________ 98 TJ 08 WK Diesel 4x4

02-03-2006, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
mouse Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53906 Posts: 220	variable ratio box

02-03-2006, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
bggrnchvy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41764 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,034	Is the truck in question by any chance a 97-99 OBS? __________________ Tow Rig: 2006 Dodge 2500 610CTD/G56/NP271/AAM9.25/AAM11.5 Trail Rig: 1997 K1500 LQ9/4l80e/NP241/D60/14FF and some stuff in between No one is ever gone if they are always remembered. JasonPayneMemorial

02-03-2006, 09:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
rfrey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7565 Location: Reno, NEVADA Posts: 1,335	The pump and box??? That just sounds like I am going to spend too much money on this thing...again! Anybody want to buy it? __________________ [COLOR="Red"]**I DO SLAB GRANITE WORK** KITCHENS - BATHS - INDOOR OR OUT! WILL DO PARTIAL TRADE WORK![/COLOR] [COLOR=Yellow]CALL ME 1-775-741-6669 ...RYAN[/COLOR]

02-05-2006, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
rfrey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7565 Location: Reno, NEVADA Posts: 1,335	TTT any more suggestions before I spend the money. Ryan __________________ [COLOR="Red"]**I DO SLAB GRANITE WORK** KITCHENS - BATHS - INDOOR OR OUT! WILL DO PARTIAL TRADE WORK![/COLOR] [COLOR=Yellow]CALL ME 1-775-741-6669 ...RYAN[/COLOR]

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