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*MisterMan* · 03-22-2006, 09:09 PM

is it normal on these trucks???? i can throw the stearing eaither way and the pump powers it all the way to lock.... its like butter.... no oddnormal sounds... just REALLY EASY....

ne one else???

(its a 71 gmc) long bed...tow kit.

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2006, 09:41 PM

Sounds like the pressure regulating spring has gotten weak or even broke in your pump.
Where the high pressure line goes into the back of the pump, there is a hex fitting that screws into the pump body it's self. Unscrew that, and replace the spring in there.

Ronellison · 03-22-2006, 11:50 PM

my is very easy also...its been like that since i got it 10 years ago.. i think its fine

*MisterMan* · 03-23-2006, 07:36 PM

hummmm... thanks to thoes so far......ne one else!!!???

1969k10stepside · 03-23-2006, 07:40 PM

my 69 4x4 is like that.

cableguy0 · 03-23-2006, 07:42 PM

these trucks are a ton easier to steer than about anything else.they are naturally a little more loose but it still shouldnt throw it from lock to lock.

speedracer · 03-23-2006, 11:56 PM

before I put the quick ratio steering box in, 1 finger on the horn button would turn it lock to lock

*MisterMan* · 03-24-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by speedracer

before I put the quick ratio steering box in, 1 finger on the horn button would turn it lock to lock

yup. thats about how it is....its like butter!!! inspected everything.... nothing looks "aftermarket" or "over sized"......guessing stock....ill have to find the old man i bough it off and ask him.....my luck he's done moved to mexico. lol

--den

rauto13 · 03-25-2006, 11:51 AM

mine is really easy to turn too, I do have the close ratio box and a 13 inch steering wheel, its not a big deal to me, just have to be careful when driving not to twitch to much or have your hand on the wheel when ya sneeze, it will put ya across two lanes of traffic before ya can blink

chevymad · 03-25-2006, 02:14 PM

Mine's been in the family since 86. It's always had 15x10s with 275/60s up front and its always turned really easy. I changed the pressure relief once didnt do much.

**Joesjunk** · 03-25-2006, 05:37 PM

I have had several trucks with the "extra easy" power steering. Not sure why some are like that and some are not though??

da-burb · 03-26-2006, 08:51 AM

Chevy was very proud of this. If you read some of the advertisements of the day you will find that Chevy claims easy steering with only 1-1/2 pounds of force required. This was the beginning of a more car like truck.
There is nothing wrong with your steering.

68C15 · 03-26-2006, 09:17 AM

mine is easy as well. I like it that way. a toothpick can spin the 255's around real smooth. I think it has to do with the geometry.

*MisterMan* · 03-27-2006, 12:16 AM

thank you all for your imput. I can now rest a lil eaiser knowing that it wont one day send me off a cliff.

--Den

BowTieMan · 03-27-2006, 12:32 AM

I have 286/75/16's on my narrow stock rims and my truck is easyier to steer then any other truck I have driven.

03-22-2006, 09:09 PM	#1
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	others??? easy steering?? is it normal on these trucks???? i can throw the stearing eaither way and the pump powers it all the way to lock.... its like butter.... no oddnormal sounds... just REALLY EASY.... ne one else??? (its a 71 gmc) long bed...tow kit.

03-22-2006, 09:41 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: others??? easy stearing?? Sounds like the pressure regulating spring has gotten weak or even broke in your pump. Where the high pressure line goes into the back of the pump, there is a hex fitting that screws into the pump body it's self. Unscrew that, and replace the spring in there.

03-22-2006, 11:50 PM	#3
Ronellison Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: cypress ca Posts: 32	Re: others??? easy stearing?? my is very easy also...its been like that since i got it 10 years ago.. i think its fine

03-23-2006, 07:36 PM	#4
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: others??? easy stearing?? hummmm... thanks to thoes so far......ne one else!!!???

03-23-2006, 07:40 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: others??? easy stearing?? my 69 4x4 is like that.

03-23-2006, 07:42 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: others??? easy stearing?? these trucks are a ton easier to steer than about anything else.they are naturally a little more loose but it still shouldnt throw it from lock to lock. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-23-2006, 11:56 PM	#7
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: others??? easy stearing?? before I put the quick ratio steering box in, 1 finger on the horn button would turn it lock to lock __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

03-25-2006, 11:51 AM	#9
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: others??? easy steering?? mine is really easy to turn too, I do have the close ratio box and a 13 inch steering wheel, its not a big deal to me, just have to be careful when driving not to twitch to much or have your hand on the wheel when ya sneeze, it will put ya across two lanes of traffic before ya can blink __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

03-25-2006, 02:14 PM	#10
chevymad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: skamokawa, WA, USA Posts: 527	Re: others??? easy steering?? Mine's been in the family since 86. It's always had 15x10s with 275/60s up front and its always turned really easy. I changed the pressure relief once didnt do much. __________________ 70 C10 long fleet, 355/200 4r, 6 lug disc conversion, 3" drop 70 gmc changed to 67/8 chevy, 454 with voodoo cam, th400, all 74 running gear.. in progress

03-25-2006, 05:37 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: others??? easy steering?? I have had several trucks with the "extra easy" power steering. Not sure why some are like that and some are not though?? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-26-2006, 08:51 AM	#12
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: others??? easy steering?? Chevy was very proud of this. If you read some of the advertisements of the day you will find that Chevy claims easy steering with only 1-1/2 pounds of force required. This was the beginning of a more car like truck. There is nothing wrong with your steering. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-26-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: others??? easy steering?? mine is easy as well. I like it that way. a toothpick can spin the 255's around real smooth. I think it has to do with the geometry.

03-27-2006, 12:16 AM	#14
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: others??? easy steering?? thank you all for your imput. I can now rest a lil eaiser knowing that it wont one day send me off a cliff. --Den

03-27-2006, 12:32 AM	#15
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: others??? easy steering?? I have 286/75/16's on my narrow stock rims and my truck is easyier to steer then any other truck I have driven. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo



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