Hey guys,

I'm sure you'll think this is a silly question, but I'm going to ask it anyway.

Will regular turning (steering L/R) of the front wheels while the truck is not moving cause excessive steering system wear?

I've always tried to avoid this... If I need to turn the wheels on any car/truck from one side to the other, I move it forward or back a few feet as I do it, to avoid all the load on the power steering system (or my arms in some cases). However, my current parking situation demands a 4 or 5 point turn in some cases and there is no room to roll while I steer.

Why all the turns?

Well, living in an apartment where I only have one garage space, and no others are available for rent, I had to get a little creative if I was going to keep all the vehicles indoors during the cold winter months.

Here is my solution:






When my parking neighbor to the right is not home, it's a breeze to tuck the Rover in there. When he is home, it takes a few (or so) turns to basically move the truck sideways.

At any rate... Is all of this steering while the truck is not moving about to break something, or is the power steering system as tough as I would expect it to be on this truck.

Thanks!

~MAx

 

I think your fine. Just keep your power steering fluid resoivior full and checked regularly. I just changed mine with full Synthetic Royal Purple a few weeks ago. It has made all the slight wines go away. I have heard that leaving your wheels straight once parked is a good idea. But I have no proof for it just hear say.

 

No will will not put extra wear on the steering.
Leaving your wheels straight while parked is a wives tale.
Just dont try and turn the wheels with one wheel up against a immovable object.
That is a guaranteed way to break a steering box.

And remember, the only "silly" question is the one not asked.

 

you could get some of those dollies that go under each wheel and jack it up slide her out http://www.harborfreight.com/1250-lb...lly-67287.html probably cheaper than another spot.

 

Uh, wow.