Steering Wheel thight after driving

[swampy_swimmer]

I can crank the steering wheel with one finger when the truck is cold, but after driving 3-4 miles it becomes more stiff, especially on for parallel parking. I checked power steering fluid - it's fine and pump doesn't make any noise either.
I had similar problems (much worst actually) with my old Grand Cherokee and Chevy Astro, they were making crazy noise when turning the wheel and I had to replace the power steering pump.
Is it pump or something else? Does anyone else had similar issues?

 

[swampy_swimmer]

Nobody had this?

 

[Dous]

My steering is always really stiff, but on my other 4runner it's a lot looser, but still feels "tight"

I know my steering rack bushings are bad, so maybe that has something to do with it

 

[audiness]

try jacking up the front end and putting it on jackstands. (both front wheels off the groud) and then turn the steering wheel- that way you'll know if you have binding or something somewhere.