Is it okay to delete power steering?

On a car designed with power steering (using the standard hydraulics and pump rather than electric motor assist), is it bad to remove the power steering system altogether? I've heard before that the rack and pinion requires the power steering fluid for lubricant; someone even said that it can seize up mid-turn without this lubrication. I'm not so sure I believe that part, but does the steering system indeed require this fluid for lubricant? I know this would make it harder to turn... I'm not THAT misinformed lol.

GP G2020-09-16T08:26:32Z

Removing power steering in a car designed for power steering is dangerous. Unless you got gorilla strength, the steering will be to heavy to safely operate at any speeds.

Cars with no power steering usually have bigger steering wheels for leverage as well as requires more turning. Those are 2 mechanical advantages.

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Richard2020-09-15T01:07:37Z

Why would you want to?

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?2020-09-14T09:40:19Z

2 different things , power is a shorter turn than rack and pinion , power is 1 full turn to go from left to right , rack and pinion needs atleast 3.5 turns . next time read about the difference .

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The Devil2020-09-13T23:09:42Z

No, it's not OK. Just not OK. Since you had the nerve to ask, I don't think you'll listen to any more than that.

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STEVEN F2020-09-13T22:48:28Z

If you are even THINKING about removing the power steering, start by finding a vehicle built before power steering and driving it around the block. I guarantee you won't want to proceed with the project.

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Is it okay to delete power steering?

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