power steering too powerful

[fartblossom]

What is your total turns lock to lock?

I just upgraded from manual to power and the steering box I got at autozone is 3.3 turns lock to lock and from what I understand from reading threads here, that means it's a "progressive" or "variable" gearbox, that steers less at first, and progressively faster as you turn the wheel farther. It seems very stable at center wheel with no squirrely feeling, and corners with ease.

Another thing I've wondered about is whether a "steering stabilizer kit" from LMC would help. I know it's more for stopping bump steer in trucks with oversized tires, but it seems like adding a shock absorber to the steering would HAVE to increase steering resistance.

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by fartblossom

What is your total turns lock to lock?

I just upgraded from manual to power and the steering box I got at autozone is 3.3 turns lock to lock and from what I understand from reading threads here, that means it's a "progressive" or "variable" gearbox, that steers less at first, and progressively faster as you turn the wheel farther. It seems very stable at center wheel with no squirrely feeling, and corners with ease.

Another thing I've wondered about is whether a "steering stabilizer kit" from LMC would help. I know it's more for stopping bump steer in trucks with oversized tires, but it seems like adding a shock absorber to the steering would HAVE to increase steering resistance.

I cant speak much for these trucks with stabilizers but with my jeep grand cherokee there was no real increase in steering effort or resistance between no stabilzer and having one. The stabilizers really arnt that hard to move back and forth, id be willing to bet the difference seen is negligible.

[Joesprocket]

This has all been really good feedback and food for thought, folks. I do in fact need to refresh a lot of my steering and handling components (ball joints, tie rods, control arms, shocks, body mounts). Basically a lot of pieces that effect the overall feel and drive. I'm going to start there and replace the steering wheel with a 15" wheel and see where we are after that.