Removed power steering pump...

[85_C10_Sleeper]

So i finally got tired of having my power steering system leaking all over the concrete, and i was pulling my a/c anyways. After realizing i could not remove the a/c pump without removing the powersteering pump due to belt issues, I pulled the power steering too. I have no problems at all driving it(this was my first vehicle with powersteering)

I filled the steering box(proper name?) with trans fluid and linked the lines together so its a closed circuit.

My question: Is there anything else i need to worry about?

This is my play truck and gets less than 100 miles a week on it. I have all new tie rods, ball joints, tires, etc.


Im really only looking for people who have experience with this. Not just peoples guess.

[1LowToy]

I'd replace the pump. They are not that pricey. Easier to explain how hard you tried to do things right in life than to explain how you really blew it.

[85_C10_Sleeper]

well honestly, i like driving w/o the powersteering. and the truck is noticeably faster. and i cant have p/s unless i put the a/c pump back on. Which for me is a problem because i could pull the valve covers or get to half of the stuff on the engine easily. Its made my life alot easier allready..

Can i pull the steering equipment off a non p/s truck and bolt in on mine?