I used a RAM and hoses from West Texas Offroad,
https://www.westtexasoffroad.com/product-page/redneck-ram-hydro-assist-kit
Steering gear from PSC
https://www.pscmotorsports.com/all-products/cylinder-assist-steering-kits/jeep/2020-2021-jt/xd-power-steering-gearbox/sg691r.html
ram mount kit if...
looks like mine :) and yup, you're right.. ain't nothing cheap about jeep. Got the Steer Smarts Tie Rod, Drag link and track bar also, just not all installed yet.
Update to this. I've resolved my steering issues. Went with hydro assist and a new Steering gear from PSC. night and day difference. just got back from Hot Springs Offroad park & zero steering issues.
Purchased Aug 1st. 2022
1st item added was winch and winch bumper.
Next up were 5:13 gears and ARB lockers & compressor.
then the RC 3.5" lift
changed tires to 37" Patagonias on Method 701 bead Grip wheels
along with the Rough Country Switch's for the ARB's and lights.
That...
Best I can figure is the stock steering pump cannot keep up with the lower gears bigger tires. I havent been wheeling again since this happened. Im saving up for the PSC ram assist kit now.
Im sure this has happened to others, just haven't heard of it till mine & now yours.
Just happened to me. Was in the car wash. Check engine light came on, warning lights, svc shifter, service traction ctl, etc. No steering. Now sitting in the parking lot waiting for a friend to pick us up. Batt seems completely dead. 2022 Gladiator 3.6 auto. Less than 6k miles. Did the fuse...