i can't steer... please advise
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i can't steer... please advise
a few times in seattle... i noticed after a wheeling trip, that my steering was difficult and limited. i might be able to steer in one direction, but not the other. after i let it set for a few, it was back to normal...
so... last month my steering radius decreased again to... i can steer from full left, to about 3° right of center. and i had to 4 point any turns... then *bam* a loud sound and the steering wheel jerked real hard and decided to work again.
just last week it did this again, but i could even get the wheel straight. it was left or nothing. so i parked it. very carefully... considering now, i can't even drive straight. now i can turn the wheel only a few inches.
my thoughts ::
i was thinking it might have been the pitman arm hitting the frame but ruled that out with a crow bar. further ruled out because now the pitman arm is no where near the frame and i cannot steer at all.
i was also thinking it might be the pump, but that doesn't really make sense considering i have plenty of power steering in the small radius that the wheel does turn in.
so finally i'm thinking that my steering box is dead.
in light of that. i am then asking if this is what you think... and who should i go through to replace it? factoring in warranty, cost & strength.
thanks...
so... last month my steering radius decreased again to... i can steer from full left, to about 3° right of center. and i had to 4 point any turns... then *bam* a loud sound and the steering wheel jerked real hard and decided to work again.
just last week it did this again, but i could even get the wheel straight. it was left or nothing. so i parked it. very carefully... considering now, i can't even drive straight. now i can turn the wheel only a few inches.
my thoughts ::
i was thinking it might have been the pitman arm hitting the frame but ruled that out with a crow bar. further ruled out because now the pitman arm is no where near the frame and i cannot steer at all.
i was also thinking it might be the pump, but that doesn't really make sense considering i have plenty of power steering in the small radius that the wheel does turn in.
so finally i'm thinking that my steering box is dead.
in light of that. i am then asking if this is what you think... and who should i go through to replace it? factoring in warranty, cost & strength.
thanks...
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My guess would be the gear box...do they still use the gear box insted of rack and pinion on the 2nd gen. If gear box is the case, get a used one from junk yard....I would.
Good luck,
Nam
Good luck,
Nam
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birfield eh!
Originally Posted by Fahrenheit 451
2nd gen + SAS + 4 wheeling + no steering = broken birfield I bet.
Now get the checkbook out and start subtracting
Good luck!
Now get the checkbook out and start subtracting
Good luck!
how would i find out besides tearing the axle down?
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Originally Posted by anondrao
i had considered this as an option.
how would i find out besides tearing the axle down?
how would i find out besides tearing the axle down?
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Could undo the joint on the pitman arm. If the box then turns full lock to lock, it is in the axle.
Can undo each tie rod end to see what side is causing it if the box checks ok
Are you in Seattle now? Longfields are made by Bobby Long down in Grahm, WA if you need a birf.
Can undo each tie rod end to see what side is causing it if the box checks ok
Are you in Seattle now? Longfields are made by Bobby Long down in Grahm, WA if you need a birf.
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Originally Posted by Fahrenheit 451
2nd gen + SAS + 4 wheeling + no steering = broken birfield I bet.
Now get the checkbook out and start subtracting
Good luck!
Now get the checkbook out and start subtracting
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by anondrao
a few times in seattle... i noticed after a wheeling trip, that my steering was difficult and limited. i might be able to steer in one direction, but not the other. after i let it set for a few, it was back to normal...
so... last month my steering radius decreased again to... i can steer from full left, to about 3° right of center. and i had to 4 point any turns...then *bam* a loud sound and the steering wheel jerked real hard and decided to work again.
just last week it did this again, but i could even get the wheel straight. it was left or nothing. so i parked it. very carefully... considering now, i can't even drive straight. now i can turn the wheel only a few inches.
so... last month my steering radius decreased again to... i can steer from full left, to about 3° right of center. and i had to 4 point any turns...then *bam* a loud sound and the steering wheel jerked real hard and decided to work again.
just last week it did this again, but i could even get the wheel straight. it was left or nothing. so i parked it. very carefully... considering now, i can't even drive straight. now i can turn the wheel only a few inches.
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You're probably right about it being a birfield problem.
This just reminds me of a problem I had with my '81 pick-up after I got stuck on a beach in some wet sand and when I got out I could only turn from on center to the right (or left I can't remember which), but what it turned out to be was that the OEM steering stabilizer was packed with sand and when you turned the steering in the direction that shortens it, the sand would compact inside the larger metal sleeve and prevent the stabilizer from going any further. A quick rinse with a hose cleared it out and I was good to go.
This just reminds me of a problem I had with my '81 pick-up after I got stuck on a beach in some wet sand and when I got out I could only turn from on center to the right (or left I can't remember which), but what it turned out to be was that the OEM steering stabilizer was packed with sand and when you turned the steering in the direction that shortens it, the sand would compact inside the larger metal sleeve and prevent the stabilizer from going any further. A quick rinse with a hose cleared it out and I was good to go.
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