Power Steering Failure

[okefenokeefzj80]

Has anyone else had problems with their power steering after adding lift + bigger tires? I added a 4" suspension lift and 35" tires and the next thing I know power steering pump and power steering gear box are pouring fluid out. Worst part was when I found out the cost to replace them...

Any ideas, comments, or suggestions would be helpful. I don't want to fork out the $$ to fix my power steering when something else might be at fault.

 

[IBCRUSN]

Is the fluid coming from the pump or gearbox or has one of the hoses ruptured?

 

[okefenokeefzj80]

it's coming out of the pump and the gearbox...hoses look fine

 

[Tapage]

it's coming out of the pump and the gearbox...hoses look fine

pitman arm seal in the gear box .. ?

 

[Cruiser Jimmy]

If you do it yourself the rebuild kits run about $150.00 retail. Power steering pump about $30 and the gear box about $120.00. I did the power steering pump myself and it has not leaked yet.

 

[Tools R Us]

As jklubens pointed out the ps pump is easy to reseal and the box isn't much harder. On the box, where is it leaking?