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Old 04-05-2011, 10:35 AM   #73 (permalink)
MaxHedrm
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Originally Posted by JacobAziza View Post
It doesn't increase steering effort if you remove the power steering pump.
After getting used to the new feel (a couple days) you will wonder why power steering was ever invented.
Hahah ... from the guy in the truck. It all depends on your steering ratio & steering wheel size and tire width. But you're right, power steering is a luxury. Ideally, you should replace the rack with a non PS rack, but that's rarely an option for most cars from the last 30 years.
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