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Author:  JeepPilot [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Question, perhaps a stupid one
Alright. Stupid question. Can one drive without power steering?? I've received mixed answers from a number of people.

Secondly, does driving without power steering put any sort of stress, possibly leading to damage, on any other components??

My power steering pump seems to be on the fritz, not sure I'm gonna be able to replace it right away. Typical poor college student here. :roll:
Author:  LIV42DY [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:04 pm ]
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Im sure you could..a bit tough on the arms and may be a safety issue if you need to make a quick exit with the steering. also keep in mind that the steering rack needs fluid long term exposure to non preasurized fluid will damge components
Author:  tommudd [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:05 pm ]
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no I would not drive it without the pump working, first where are going to get a belt to fit without it, and it would be hard on the system for sure, so do not drive it
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:09 pm ]
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You will overheat the P/S and it will lock up breaking the serp belt and then you loose everything,cooling and alternator.$130 for a new P/S and less then 30 min to change it out yourself,not expensive at all.
Author:  JeepPilot [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:25 pm ]
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Do NOT drive without power steering, point taken. :lol:

Certainly not gonna try it, the consequences sound pretty scary.
Author:  2006 KJ [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:28 pm ]
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without the power steering pump working you would also be putting a lot of pressure on the steering rack (not an easy replacement)... so def dont drive it!
Author:  jsc7002 [ Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:33 pm ]
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2006 KJ wrote:
without the power steering pump working you would also be putting a lot of pressure on the steering rack (not an easy replacement)... so def dont drive it!


no kidding! its also a expensive part! :wink:
Author:  omGoddard [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:16 am ]
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I can't imagine driving a large vehicle w/out power steering :shock: I'd just drive around town instead of going to the gym.

I still remember my buddies old festiva w/ no power steering. lol. You could sneeze in that car and roll it.
Author:  2006 KJ [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:09 pm ]
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hahahah.. i blew my steering rack in the middle of the woods.. it was a joy getting it out .. i looked like the hulk afterwards luckily it was under warranty :twisted:
Author:  jason thompson [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:57 pm ]
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omGoddard wrote:
I can't imagine driving a large vehicle w/out power steering :shock: I'd just drive around town instead of going to the gym.

I still remember my buddies old festiva w/ no power steering. lol. You could sneeze in that car and roll it.




I drove a '65 Ford Galaxy V8 3 speed on the Tree ,go ask your dad about 3 on the tree
NO power breaks ,and Drums at all 4 corners
NO power steering
The only electrical was the lights
And this thing was HUGE ,would mow down a KJ and only have minor scratches
you = girly man
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:27 pm ]
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jason thompson wrote:
omGoddard wrote:
I can't imagine driving a large vehicle w/out power steering :shock: I'd just drive around town instead of going to the gym.

I still remember my buddies old festiva w/ no power steering. lol. You could sneeze in that car and roll it.




I drove a '65 Ford Galaxy V8 3 speed on the Tree ,go ask your dad about 3 on the tree
NO power breaks ,and Drums at all 4 corners
NO power steering
The only electrical was the lights
And this thing was HUGE ,would mow down a KJ and only have minor scratches
you = girly man
Try a 24,000lbs Duece-in-a-half,the older ones with no P/S,then load 100 of them on a ship and you have to turn the wheels while stopped then move the truck,oh and the metal flooring has large metal cleats on it also.

You = girly man
Author:  Dje Ryu [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:38 pm ]
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<- 1st vehicle: 3/4ton Dodge Cargo Van with 3 on tree, V8 no power assist on anything, not even brakes.

you=girly man
Author:  jeepkj02 [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:40 pm ]
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tjkj2002 wrote:
jason thompson wrote:
omGoddard wrote:
I can't imagine driving a large vehicle w/out power steering :shock: I'd just drive around town instead of going to the gym.

I still remember my buddies old festiva w/ no power steering. lol. You could sneeze in that car and roll it.




I drove a '65 Ford Galaxy V8 3 speed on the Tree ,go ask your dad about 3 on the tree
NO power breaks ,and Drums at all 4 corners
NO power steering
The only electrical was the lights
And this thing was HUGE ,would mow down a KJ and only have minor scratches
you = girly man
Try a 24,000lbs Duece-in-a-half,the older ones with no P/S,then load 100 of them on a ship and you have to turn the wheels while stopped then move the truck,oh and the metal flooring has large metal cleats on it also.

You = girly man


Geez....can anyone top that. I guess you won the "who can drive the heaviest vehicle w/o power steering" competition. :lol:
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:45 pm ]
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jeepkj02 wrote:
tjkj2002 wrote:
jason thompson wrote:
omGoddard wrote:
I can't imagine driving a large vehicle w/out power steering :shock: I'd just drive around town instead of going to the gym.

I still remember my buddies old festiva w/ no power steering. lol. You could sneeze in that car and roll it.




I drove a '65 Ford Galaxy V8 3 speed on the Tree ,go ask your dad about 3 on the tree
NO power breaks ,and Drums at all 4 corners
NO power steering
The only electrical was the lights
And this thing was HUGE ,would mow down a KJ and only have minor scratches
you = girly man
Try a 24,000lbs Duece-in-a-half,the older ones with no P/S,then load 100 of them on a ship and you have to turn the wheels while stopped then move the truck,oh and the metal flooring has large metal cleats on it also.

You = girly man


Geez....can anyone top that. I guess you won the "who can drive the heaviest vehicle w/o power steering" competition. :lol:
Not a contest I'd really want to win,that really sucked :twisted: ,you just have no idea how much that sucked :twisted: :twisted: ,P/S was a great invention.
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