2001 2500 HD Steering issue

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Aug 8, 2025 | 9:43 PM

CamaroDad66

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2001 2500 HD Steering issue

First let me be clear . started with a bad steering pump. It was replaced but when replacing I saw the entire front end was completely worn (I bought it this way), So all components upper and lower a-frames, ball joints, tie rod ends, steering gear box, wheel hub assembly (both sides). Hydroboost and steering stabilizer were replaced and lubed. As well as the sway bar bushings and end links. now the steering goes right very smoothly but it takes an act of congress to get it to turn a little left. even off the ground engine running it is hard to turn left. I disconnected the pitman arm hand turned the wheels without issue. so at this point I have to assume that the new gearbox is bad. however when I turn the wheel without power (pitman arm still disconnected) it is smooth as butter. Same is true when running. So a part of me still thanks this is the problem but I don't want to pull it again if I don't have too. Any ideas?