PSC Overland kit reviews?

[Halstem1]

I would think that the redneck ram would make steering even lighter since it's cylinder assist and I don't think it would eliminate the dead space in the steering.

I don't know but might be true. But at higher speeds, I think the electrical pump provides less assist. Maybe that is better? I've only talked to 2 people with the PSC overland kit and both said the steering was "very light". Also, I think their recommendation of 7 degrees of caster is just to add weight back to the steering, so it must be significant.

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[Halstem1]

I would think that the redneck ram would make steering even lighter since it's cylinder assist and I don't think it would eliminate the dead space in the steering.

I don't know on the deadspace either. good point. would love to find out.

 

[Roky]

It removes the feel of the road. D


It hold straight. The issue is the pump is belt driven, higher rpms you’re running, the more flow the pump is producing which makes the steering that much more input sensitive. I’ll probably end up putting one on our JL. The steering is painful when aired down and in the rocks stock.



Hard to describe besides the wheel always felt light and easy to turn.



Exactly my thoughts too, it’s hard to describe.



PSC wants caster at 7° for some reason. It doesn’t drive like a normal vehicle does when it comes it steering. When I installed one there had been less than 30 kits sold so it was very new. Ideally you could drive someone’s jeeps with it before spending the money but they still aren’t super common

brett

I think they want 7 degrees to help counter act it some so it’s not to light. One of my buddies has it on his rig , he said he sneezed the other day and almost made a right hand turn, lol.

 

[SilverRubi]

I think they want 7 degrees to help counter act it some so it’s not to light. One of my buddies has it on his rig , he said he sneezed the other day and almost made a right hand turn, lol.

With the Falcon stabilizer and 6.5 caster my steering is pretty firm. Adding another half degree would make it even firmer. I'm sure that the PSC kit will make it a lot lighter. I'm hoping it's not as light as the JK I drove with the cylinder assist.

 

[4xFUN]

I did two mods early on to my JLR based only on recommendations from a reputable local 4x4 shop...First was weld-on front LCA skids while I was waiting for parts to arrive (only mod I did not install) and second was the Synergy Sector Shaft Brace, both mistakes!

Weld-on front LCA skids will NOT allow you to remove OEM control arms let alone install aftermarket adjustable ones which are typically slightly larger than the OEM ones. I had to cut a slit down the middle of the skids and drive a wedge into the slid to spread the LCA flanges enough remove the LCA's. I discovered this of course when I was installing my lift. You would think a reputable, experienced shop would know better-especially since they are the ones I had ordered all 8 of the Teraflex IR arms from before they suggested the weld-on front LCA skids.

The Synergy Sector Shaft brace was also highly recommended...This one however had a happy ending: I removed it, sold it, then replaced it with a Rancho trackbar/steering gearbox support only. It's like it was never installed. There is a reason non of the other guys (Rancho, Steer Smarts, Rusty's and others) attempt adding a jerry-rigged 'support bearing' to the sector shaft on a steering gearbox...

I recently came to this conclusion on PSC:
This same shop (and others) were pushing the PSC kits...This time I did plenty of research and have come to the conclusion this is not for me! First deal breaker was the ultra-light steering feel, kinda of like the feel or lack thereof you get driving on icy roads. Maybe if you are running 40's with heavy wheels it would be different but the one I drove was on 37" KO2's and just too damm light, almost no road feedback. I also made inquiries into reliability and have heard multiple reports of leaks and overheating...Fail.

It appears lots of JL owners have steering gearbox issues, while mine is not nearly as bad as many there is a moderate on-center dead spot that is annoying. I have however upgraded to Steer Smarts tie rod, drag link & track bar plus a Fox 2.0 TS stabilizer. I also installed adjustable control arms and dialed up my caster to 6.7 left and 6.9 right. This upgrade combination minimizes the issues caused by the dead spot in the steering; she tracks straight and driving down the highway is a one-handed affair, at least until you get into heavy cross winds or twisty curvy roads. I may at some point try and do a minor adjust on the steering gearbox to minimize the dead spot. The best solution is for FCA to release an improved updated gearbox or wait for a high quality aftermarket bolt-in replacement. My two cents...

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