lost power steeriing and braks

[dkhummerh2]

Hello,
Went offroading and lost powersteering and brakes. no lights on in dash.
any ideas
dk

[tomp]

Check fluid level

if full, take off cap and have someone turn wheel to verify flow of fluid is there

[Yetti]

most likely the pump shaft failed.

[dkhummerh2]

the flow was limited, so went ahead and had a new pump put on. any ideas why this happened. I am running a whipple s/c. OUr my other stock parts okay for this application.
dk

[tomp]

Dry steering when parked? You should always try to be moving when you turn the wheel or it puts strain on PS system. Also, wide tires causes additional stress.

Keep tire pressure optimal when on pavement

[tower]

I saw it happen once before in sand dunes where the driver (fool) was hauling ass downhill while braking and turning very hard. The next day he rolled over 3 times with his wife and 6 y/o daughter in the truck.

[dkhummerh2]

Yeah,
I got into a situation I shouldn't have.been in the first place. I had to run the steering very sharp to the right while running the truck at about 5k, all this at an angle. It was all the driver on this one. Only had the H2 about 4 weeks, 2nd time in the shop. First one I broke my bottom ac belt. Just small things that I am more than happy to fix. Thanks for all your help and I will let you know if that fixes it. I sure hope so.
dk