Front Detroit and stock Gearbox question ?

4xfloored · Jun 6, 2006

with 33" tires and a Detroit in the front with a saginaw pump is my stock power steering gear box gonna be up to the task ? will my PS pump go out more >? should I be runnin a stronger box with a front locker ?
TIA, Milo

TJK74 · Jun 6, 2006

Your stock box should be fine for the task and a good sag pump should provide plenty of pressure. No matter what unless you go hydro assist or full hydro steer you are going to encounter some resistance in steering with a detroit up front when your moving and on the gas with is fully locked.

4xfloored · Jun 6, 2006

Thanks for the response...
Milo

68 Broncoholic · Jun 6, 2006

My last run twisted the splines on the box where the pitman arm attaches.
I'll be going to hydraulic assist.

Gummi Bear · Jun 6, 2006

33's are pretty much the limit when it comes to reliability with your setup. If you go to a larger tire (35 or bigger) then you need to strongly consider not only a ram, but also a cooler and possibly a remote reservoir.

4xfloored · Jun 6, 2006

Gummi Bear said:
33's are pretty much the limit when it comes to reliability with your setup. If you go to a larger tire (35 or bigger) then you need to strongly consider not only a ram, but also a cooler and possibly a remote reservoir.

Thanks , I think Im gonna stay with the 33's till they wear, then gonna do 35's as Im putting in sum 4.56's

Pa PITT · Jun 6, 2006

your in good shape....my buddy has a 200 cid we just put p/s on it he has a locker up front he could barley steer it when it was manual ...after the steering was added ...a sag pump and a stock 6 turn box...it steers great when locked in now...

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