Hydraulic Steering Question

[kkyle69]

I,ve recently bought 2.5 ton rockwells. I have a full hydro steering setup with a double cylinder ram that has a 10 inch stroke. Does anyone have pictures that they could post of how they set up the ram on the axle? I'm looking for ideas before I tackle the project. Can I put the ram in place of the tie rod or should I keep the tie rod also?

 

[willyswanter]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363535

 

[DPI]

I,ve recently bought 2.5 ton rockwells. I have a full hydro steering setup with a double cylinder ram that has a 10 inch stroke. Does anyone have pictures that they could post of how they set up the ram on the axle? I'm looking for ideas before I tackle the project. Can I put the ram in place of the tie rod or should I keep the tie rod also?

This is how I will be mounting mine. I am going to cut the tie rod and use the outer tie rod ends to attach to the knuckle and use heims to attach to the ram...

 

[kkyle69]

So actually I don't have to use the tie rod? I could just use the ram in its place?

 

[DPI]

So actually I don't have to use the tie rod? I could just use the ram in its place?

You are wanting to run a double ended ram, right? If so, then yes you can replace the long tie rod with the ram and two short tie rods.

 

[kkyle69]

Thanks for the info!