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First, thanks for all the help. It did not run out of fluid. I replaced the whole pitman arm with bearing. I did not take the gearbox apart. Is the gearbox an easy swap? Is it repairable?
Fixed the original post with truck info. If it was air in the system, wouldn’t the problem be intermittent in both directions? This is only in right turns.
Power steering problem. Power assist is sometimes intermittent on right turn only. So… Pitman arm bearing was bad. Not too bad, but bad. I replaced it. Checked everything else and it looked good. While truck was jacked up, I grabbed the tire and could turn the tires pin to pin with no...
The guy who sold me the truck painted it. I think it is the Rapco flat black. I did not finish the edgeglow yet. I did add under body lights though. Also added light bar. Gas springs to hatches. Cargo divider.
I installed all the 12v accessories off the back battery. I added a 12v fuse block. Problem was switches and stereo were always live regardless of key position. I added a continuous duty solinoid wired to the key switch to switch on and off the 12v supply with the ignition key. I will extend...
Console installed. Everything works! Next is a console that covers wires and extends past drivers seat. Will have locked storage, insulation, cup holders, and courtesy lighting. Had to remove the d-ring on the engine cover dzus fastener. Lucky I still have my snoopy tool.
Working on a center console, stereo, amp, speakers, sub, bumper lights, light bar, rock lights. Installed the amp under the passenger seat. Sub is under the right rear seat. I’ll post some pics.