Steering Sticky while turning

[Mpainter74]

Just picked up a 1983 CJ7 , body and engine are in great shape. My question on this Jeep is in the steering. It almost seems sticky at times when you turn and other times it is smooth as silk. Ball joints and tie rod end seem good as well. I am not overly mechanical but can figure most things out if given enough time and cuss words to use. Wondering if it could be bearings in steering column or in the power steering itself? Any ideas would be great. Thanks

 

[Patrick]

Steering while holding the foot on the brake can give you that sticky feel. That’s normal.

 

[TSB8C]

Certainly tie rod ends and drag link end. Steering gear box could be culprit, but seems less likely based on my experience. Another thing to check would be the steering damper. Easy test. Pull it and test drive.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Have you ck'd the PS oil level?