LBZ: improving steering

[pmason92]

Recently realized my passanger side sway bar end link was broken and ordered rcd billet sway bar end links. I figured since im replacing those I may as well refine the whole system. My truck is on a 6 inch lift. What are other parts I should consider buying? My pitman and idler arms have already been replaced. Would a steering stabilizer be of assistance?

 

[TheBac]

Flush the hydroboost system. It does make a difference.

 

[05LLY duramax]

Flush the hydroboost system. It does make a difference.

What will be the difference by doing this?

 

[jmaz268]

What will be the difference by doing this?

Less slop.....less debri in system, longer lasting parts.

Might as well flush brakes at the same time.....makes a world of difference, one of things no ever seems to do on a normal basis.

 

[yellowchevy]

X3
Flushing your steering and brake fluid is the BEST thing you can do.
I've done mine everything year for the past 3 years now.
The brakes are much more responsive, the steering is more responsive as well and turns a lot easier.
Only is I wish I could fine some synthetic power steering and brake fluid, I can't find any.

Yellowchevy

 

[05LLY duramax]

Do you have a link or a HOW TO on this. Thanks

 

[jmaz268]

Do you have a link or a HOW TO on this. Thanks

I know there is one floating around on DF with pics....very simple to do.

 

[TheBac]

Do you have a link or a HOW TO on this. Thanks

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353950&highlight=flush+hydroboost

 

[Chevy1925]

Im not much of a believer in snake oils but i know for a fact, the bg synthetic power steering fluid made a BIG difference in turning my 37s. Couldnt believe how well it worked

 

[pmason92]

Well ive flushed it and it still squeaks. What would be causing the squeaks? Would it be the steering shaft? Still dont have my sway bar end links in or installed yet.

 

[TheBac]

Squeaks? You never said anything about that. Is it only making noise when you turn the steering wheel, or all the time? Maybe a bad lower column bearing? Maybe a bad idler or tensioner pulley if the squeak is constant?

 

[pmason92]

Im sorry I failed to mention that. It only squeaks when the wheel is turned.

 

[TeaBagger2006]

Wheel bearings.

 

[smokinflatbed]

I replacled my shocks and all the squeaks in mine went away.

 

[pmason92]

Driver side wheel bearing was replaced. Now listening more I hear more of a cracking noise. Tomorrow im putting in my sway bar end links tomorrow. Hoping that solves some kind of issues. Next I guess would be column bearing, correct?

 

[arneson]

Intermediate shaft most likly if your hearing a pop or crackling sound. Should feel it in the steering wheel. Otherwise yes check into the lower bearing. Both are real common.

 

[pmason92]

No feeling on the steering wheel at all. It actually feels extremely smooth.

 

[BlkMax]

Only is I wish I could fine some synthetic power steering and brake fluid, I can't find any.

I use a synthetic DOT3/4 made by Valvoline and get it at my local NAPA.

You could always use TranSynd in your power steering.... I'm not sure that is still Kosher, but we used to use tranny fluid in the power steering systems all the time back in the day....