mpyusko
I'm Awesome
Ok.... #1, I think hydraboost is the dumbest thing ever. It runs off the P/S so if your P/S dies, or you throw a belt, or you have a low idle, you can't steer and you can't stop. At least with vacuum assist you could still stop.
Anyway... I've owned this truck for over 9 years and it's like when I need power assist the most, it's not there. Low idle, in a parting lot, trying to maneuver and park. Lord help me if the truck is idling and I have my foot on the brake (holding position) and I'm trying to steer the wheels... it's like there's no power steering at all. If the RPM is above 1k, then no issues. My lines were dried out and leaking so I just replaced all the lines and the cooler. I did not replace the pump, the gearbox or the brake booster.
1996 K2500 Suburban, 454
It's always been like this, but I'm going to have to teach my son to drive soon, and he doesn't have the upper body like I do. Thoughts?
Anyway... I've owned this truck for over 9 years and it's like when I need power assist the most, it's not there. Low idle, in a parting lot, trying to maneuver and park. Lord help me if the truck is idling and I have my foot on the brake (holding position) and I'm trying to steer the wheels... it's like there's no power steering at all. If the RPM is above 1k, then no issues. My lines were dried out and leaking so I just replaced all the lines and the cooler. I did not replace the pump, the gearbox or the brake booster.
1996 K2500 Suburban, 454
It's always been like this, but I'm going to have to teach my son to drive soon, and he doesn't have the upper body like I do. Thoughts?