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converting to full hydro from assist Q:
- Thread starter ryaninc
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There is more to it than that.
The full hydraulic rams are typically much bigger, 2.5" bore double ended (meaning they displace the same amount of fluid in either direction).
A 1.5" bore ram, especially a single ended one, is going to suck with full hydro. If you need full hydro, it's too small. Plus if it's single ended (i.e. if there is a rod coming out of only one side of the cylinder) you will end up with significantly more turns to one side than the other.
But, to answer your question, yes we can get you a steering valve to work best with your system.
What power steering pump are you using? What size tire under what vehicle? How do you use it?
The full hydraulic rams are typically much bigger, 2.5" bore double ended (meaning they displace the same amount of fluid in either direction).
A 1.5" bore ram, especially a single ended one, is going to suck with full hydro. If you need full hydro, it's too small. Plus if it's single ended (i.e. if there is a rod coming out of only one side of the cylinder) you will end up with significantly more turns to one side than the other.
But, to answer your question, yes we can get you a steering valve to work best with your system.
What power steering pump are you using? What size tire under what vehicle? How do you use it?
Well after that then prob not. If you remember you helped me a few days ago with my steering box issue (broken ear). Today I was thinking instead of spending the $ on a new box maybe I could just buy a orbital and call it good. But I guess not, I kinda figured that. I have a modded PSC pump on my LT1 motor. I have 42s and now days it sees pretty big rocks, and is constantly twisted up. PSC want's $75 plus shipping to put my guts into a new box, so maybe $150.
90'K5
1/2 ton status
Are you running a stock box? How did you tap it?
I do remember that, I would probably get PSC to swap the guts and make sure that the new box sits flush against the frame. With the steering box brace on there you may not have issues anymore.
I've had a 1.5" ram on mine for ~5 years and I've had no issues, also running 42's.
