Powersteering Issue - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Toecutta · 01-11-2009, 03:19 PM

I have an auto Sidekick with 35" rubber still on IFS.

The issue is that the P/S is strugging to keep up when the tires are aired down mainly turning on rocks and the like, the steering wheel gets very heavy and gets to the point where you cant turn it.

Is the stock kick pump and box up to the job?

Is the pump on its way out?

What do you think?

tinbeater · 01-11-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toecutta

I have an auto Sidekick with 35" rubber still on IFS.

The issue is that the P/S is strugging to keep up when the tires are aired down mainly turning on rocks and the like, the steering wheel gets very heavy and gets to the point where you cant turn it.

Is the stock kick pump and box up to the job?

Is the pump on its way out?

What do you think?

I when though 2 stock pump in a month years ago when I tried to use them.
Did'nt work for me.

supazuk94 · 01-11-2009, 05:28 PM

Might want to go to a T/C style pump
You can do it ultra cheap by use jeep 4cly pump (it's a stock t/c pump)
Use the spidertrax pump mount and pulley
Use the stock jeep hose (cut the end off that goes to the steering box from both the hoses) put the zuk end on the jeep hose and double flare the line after.
Use the zuk reservoir
Bleed lines and go wheeling

Toecutta · 01-11-2009, 05:59 PM

So does that make it a pump issue?

Ben Holloway · 01-11-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toecutta

So does that make it a pump issue?

the pump isnt really up to the task I would recomend a tc pump swap. just dont cobble together a hose. Have one made at a hose shop its worth the 30-40 bucks. Try that out and if you need more you will have the good baseline parts to make a hydro assist setup work well

Ben

supazuk94 · 01-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Holloway

the pump isnt really up to the task I would recomend a tc pump swap. just dont cobble together a hose. Have one made at a hose shop its worth the 30-40 bucks. Try that out and if you need more you will have the good baseline parts to make a hydro assist setup work well

Ben

you are not "cobbleing" swaping ends on the metal line is no differant than what the shop will have to do.
the line is the same diameter so the ends can just slide on and put a new flare. Its just like doing brakes

raging squirrel · 01-11-2009, 09:03 PM

i run a psc-1200x with my hydro assist and love it. an oil cooler is a good idea if the pump is working hard, no matter which pump you choose.

01-11-2009, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toecutta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121379 Posts: 20	Powersteering Issue I have an auto Sidekick with 35" rubber still on IFS. The issue is that the P/S is strugging to keep up when the tires are aired down mainly turning on rocks and the like, the steering wheel gets very heavy and gets to the point where you cant turn it. Is the stock kick pump and box up to the job? Is the pump on its way out? What do you think?

01-11-2009, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
supazuk94 ZUK Herder Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28426 Location: Live free or die Posts: 2,448	Might want to go to a T/C style pump You can do it ultra cheap by use jeep 4cly pump (it's a stock t/c pump) Use the spidertrax pump mount and pulley Use the stock jeep hose (cut the end off that goes to the steering box from both the hoses) put the zuk end on the jeep hose and double flare the line after. Use the zuk reservoir Bleed lines and go wheeling __________________ "It's my belief that someone with a Samurai ran over a Gypsy's dog or something years ago, and he laid a curse on the whole lot." -UZI 9mm thanks to: www.longfieldsuperaxles.com www.kore4x4customs.com www.ruffstuffspecialties.com www.zukeviltwin.com www.polyperformance.com www.DEEPWOODSEXTREME.com www.trailtough.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-11-2009, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Toecutta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121379 Posts: 20	So does that make it a pump issue?

01-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
raging squirrel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 126040 Location: Hudson, Wyo Posts: 610	i run a psc-1200x with my hydro assist and love it. an oil cooler is a good idea if the pump is working hard, no matter which pump you choose.