[Corvelle]

My daily driver (and tow rig for the Beeest) is a completely stock 99 GMC Sierra Z71. Over the last few days the power steering has gone away but only when turning right.
I would assume if the pump or box was going bad It would be stiff both directions.

Any ideas?

[Predator]

My guess would be the box. Sounds like the valve that senses when you turn the wheel and and makes the assist start to happen isn't working.

That is the best way to describe it I guess!!!!

[mwilley]

did you check your fluid?

[Corvelle]

Yep...fluid is full.

[FJ40Rob]

Sounds like the pump to me thats what is wrong with my cruiser right now..

[Predator]

FJ40Rob, on Mar 25 2009, 11:39 AM, said:

Sounds like the pump to me thats what is wrong with my cruiser right now..

Generally the pump has no control over the direction you turn. If it turns one way alright but no the other, i would lean towards the box. If it didn't turn either way then maybe the pump.

Just my 2cents

[Corvelle]

Predator, on Mar 25 2009, 12:40 PM, said:

Generally the pump has no control over the direction you turn. If it turns one way alright but no the other, i would lean towards the box. If it didn't turn either way then maybe the pump.

Just my 2cents

That was my thought too.

So I'm probably looking at new box.

[FJ40Rob]

Good 2-cents your right, my cruiser gos back and fourth just sticks a little, Does yours bolt on the outside of the frame? if it does i have one you can have its off a 4x4 burb,

This post has been edited by FJ40Rob: 25 March 2009 - 01:15 PM

[Corvelle]

FJ40Rob, on Mar 25 2009, 02:13 PM, said:

Good 2-cents your right, my cruiser gos back and fourth just sticks a little, Does yours bolt on the outside of the frame? if it does i have one you can have its off a 4x4 burb,

I dont know, I havent looked at it yet. I will look when I get home and let you know.

Thank You

Do you know what year burb your box is from?

[FJ40Rob]

87

[Corvelle]

Thanks FJ40Rob but I did some checking and an 87 wont work. Mine bolts on the inside of the frame and Has to be from a 99-2005 PU or 2001-2003 Burb. Called around and the price for reman box ranges from 600+ at GMC to 200 at Franklin.

Looks like the Beeest is gonna have to wait on some of its new stuff.

[FJ40Rob]

Corvelle, on Mar 25 2009, 03:15 PM, said:

Thanks FJ40Rob but I did some checking and an 87 wont work. Mine bolts on the inside of the frame and Has to be from a 99-2005 PU or 2001-2003 Burb. Called around and the price for reman box ranges from 600+ at GMC to 200 at Franklin.

Looks like the Beeest is gonna have to wait on some of its new stuff.

Oh my....

[Storm]

half tons are inside the frame and both 3/4 ton and 1 tons are outside the box IIRC

Pick n Pull has a bunch of them boxes. IIRC there are two main spline counts. You could check yours and go find one that matches for about 50 bucks (about $25 on a half price day).

Your particular part number may only match the vehicles you mentioned, camero's , malibu's, etc. all have the model that bolt inside the frame, the difference may be the number of turns to lock from center. The only other differences I know of are that most boxes are 3 bolt while only some are 4 bolt.

[rwilley]

Storm, on Mar 25 2009, 06:49 PM, said:

half tons are inside the frame and both 3/4 ton and 1 tons are outside the box IIRC

Pick n Pull has a bunch of them boxes. IIRC there are two main spline counts. You could check yours and go find one that matches for about 50 bucks (about $25 on a half price day).

Your particular part number may only match the vehicles you mentioned, camero's , malibu's, etc. all have the model that bolt inside the frame, the difference may be the number of turns to lock from center. The only other differences I know of are that most boxes are 3 bolt while only some are 4 bolt.

Did you take into account that his truck has IFS.

[Storm]

doah, I thought when he said truck he meant a REAL truck!

[76 Patriot]

I believe there is a rebuild kit available for that box. It may not be the 'best' way to fix the problem, but if you rebuild it then at least you'll know how.

[tfpets]

Called in a favor at a local parts store...I could get you a lifetime unit for $180.00 plus tax...and im coming to redding on saturday for a poultry show...let me know! Although $200 without any favors is a good deal also! Or you could come to mi' casa on sunday and we can take care of it!

[Corvelle]

If by "take care of it" you mean I can stand by and watch, I'm there!!

JK, I could use the help though, thanks Frank. I'm in the middle of moving and my garage is split between two houses. My tool box is at the new house but the juke box is at the old one.

I have to take my nephew back to Oregon on Saturday, but I can make that a day trip and be there Sunday. Let me check the check book tonight and I will let you know for sure by tomorrow morning.

Do they have it in stock? Franklin would have to order it and that would take a few days.

[Corvelle]

Storm, on Mar 25 2009, 08:07 PM, said:

doah, I thought when he said truck he meant a REAL truck!

I was gonna say something about leaving this a street truck cause I have the buggy to play in, but last Saturday the truck would have gotten me further up the road.

Lifting the Beeest will be next weekend.

[tfpets]

Corvelle, on Mar 26 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

If by "take care of it" you mean I can stand by and watch, I'm there!!

Hey, you know how things work around here! Yep they have it in stock, you give me the word and I can have it in my hands! We might just bring it to the shop and do it, to make it easier also! Let me know!