Power steering question
It's been 3 or 4 years since I have posted here. Maybe some of the old timers will remember me if they happen to read this one. I did a major rebuild of a 67 short box stepside, 454, Muncie 4 speed, Auburn Gear rear end - total restoration. Pickup was originally a 6, 3 speed. I did all the heavier duty things - front springs for big block, 1" front sway bar, 2 1/2" dropped front spindles (most of these parts from a company in LA that you all know of and I can't remember the name of it). I also used a power steering sector from a 74 3/4 ton. When I drive this the steering is so sensitive it is almost scary (hate to use that word). When I get on it the engine power almost seems to steer it and any direction it wants to! I wouldn't think with posi it would do this but maybe its combination of posi and power steer. My question is, would a PS from a half ton PU be less sensitive and make for an easier driving PU. Sorry for the long post. BTW I did shorten the spring in PS pump to lessen pressure. Didn't make any diff. Thanks in advance for advice.
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Last edited by hobby67stepside; 06-13-2010 at 09:36 PM.
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