So I am having more steering problems after installing new shocks, springs, adjustable panhard, Dobinson adjustable steering damper, and a steering box frame reinforcement kit (I moved the steering box aside but didn't disconnect it when I installed the kit).
1. Tough steering - feels almost like I am driving without power steering. PS pump did not leak, fluid level seems OK, steering box is not making any noises. When installing the lift, I had disconnected both tie rod ball joints so I thought maybe I over tightened them, but they seem fine.
UPDATE Mar 18, 24: Thanks for some good advice below, the problem turned out to be a damaged 2 wire harness to the solenoid on top of the steering box.
2. Steering wheel play - I always had some steering wheel play, but it got significantly worse. I can now move the steering wheel about 20-25% in either direction before it engages.
Any thoughts or useful links?
Edit: added photos
1. Tough steering - feels almost like I am driving without power steering. PS pump did not leak, fluid level seems OK, steering box is not making any noises. When installing the lift, I had disconnected both tie rod ball joints so I thought maybe I over tightened them, but they seem fine.
UPDATE Mar 18, 24: Thanks for some good advice below, the problem turned out to be a damaged 2 wire harness to the solenoid on top of the steering box.
2. Steering wheel play - I always had some steering wheel play, but it got significantly worse. I can now move the steering wheel about 20-25% in either direction before it engages.
Any thoughts or useful links?
Edit: added photos
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