BozoWise
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79k20350 said:Anyone?
Yes assist is equal and just compare specs on the ram. Some rams are better then others but the specs tell the story not the appilcation they are listed for.
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Hydro assist on the cheap...Under $100
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Yes assist is equal and just compare specs on the ram. Some rams are better then others but the specs tell the story not the appilcation they are listed for.
My stuff just showed up today..
I should have it bolted up and running in the next couple days. I'll take more pics as I go.
I should have it bolted up and running in the next couple days. I'll take more pics as I go.
ProJunkRacing
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KidJethro said:Just ordered the stuff for my assist..
Ram- 1.5x8x1
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005122900455966&item=9-6645&catname=hydraulic
Hose- Ordered 3, one for a spare. 48"
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005122900455966&item=916-1448&catname=hydraulic
Fittings-
4 of these- 2 for the box, 2 for the ram
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005122900475917&item=9-1501-4-4
2 of these- adapter to attach the hose to the ram
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005122900475917&item=9-6405-4-4
Total cost $87.93.
This is the 1.5x8x.75" ram-
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005122900530328&item=9-4410-08&catname=hydraulic
I've been researchng this assist thing quite a bit the last few days, and have read about the problems with the 1.5" bore rams. However all the problems I've read about are concerning the 1.5 bore ram with a .75" diameter rod. I'm hoping the larger 1" diameter rod helps to stop the possible bending and resulting leaks. There is a larger difference in the push/pull specs between the two rams- The 1" ram- Push/Pull 5290/2940 lbs. The .75 ram- Push/Pull 3,350/2,650 lbs. The steering force with .75 ram would be closer to equal both left and right...But the 1" ram has a higher rating all the way around. It'll be quite a bit stronger 1 way than the other vs the .75 ram, but still stronger than the .75 ram in both directions.
As far as speed, the one 1" I ordred might be slower than the .75" ram, but should still be faster than the 2" rams, most of which have 1.125" rods.
I learned alot from this thread on Pirate- Including the link to the SurplusCenter stuff.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352276&highlight=hydro+assist
Obviously, I'm going to port and tap my own box, and fab the mounts myself. Probably try the radiator hose method for more fluid capacity. If I'm not happy with how it works with a new, stock style pump, then I''ll probably start experimenting a bit with some of the flow/pressure mods on the WTO website. I have a new spare pump in addition to the almost new one on my truck, so I have some room to play.
Whatever happens, its gotta be better than trying to turn 42's on a Detriot locked 60 wth the stock setup.
how much will this help if i dont have crossover yet
pvfjr
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Depends on how determined you are, but probably not that much.
Eagerly awaiting the install pics and report 
ProJunkRacing
1/2 ton status
pvfjr said:
would i be better with a bigger ram?
ProJunkRacing said:
It would be better if you had crossover. Hydro assist and push pull steering don't get along very well.
2Dogs said:Eagerly awaiting the install pics and report
Done.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160569
drivelineman
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Hey Joe does it work- oh yeh your right out there - hehe- Jess
drivelineman said:
LOL!
Yeah...some of us actually show up to work before 9am.
Is there any problems with using a 3/8 hose and reducing it at the box?
Good Reading for new guys and people that can't/don't search
pvfjr
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Ah yes, always a good dig.
Daaamn...Back from the dead!
reddog64
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what about a inexpensive cylindar that has the joints on the ends... and has the hose ends/connectors facing the correct way (up)...
The joints are probably extra crappy and will be sloppy out of the box and only get worse as time goes on.
I used basically the exact ram that kidjethro did, its worked fine for me for several years.
LOL thanks! 1st time reading this thread. I will definitly be referring back to it, I think with 42s a detroit and drive flanges, I will need hydro assist.Good Reading for new guys and people that can't/don't search
reddog64
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I like the idea of the joints being there...
I'll do some googleing and see what i can find...
Steve GMC
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i looked on the surplus center website and they no longer carry the 1.5x8x1 with solid ends, so i was wondering if this would work?
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2008012420565010&item=9-7258-8&catname=hydraulic
also, when driving on the road does the wheel still return to center after a turn?
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2008012420565010&item=9-7258-8&catname=hydraulic
also, when driving on the road does the wheel still return to center after a turn?
blazin_blazer
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instead of cutting off the end a turning 90*.....couldnt you weld a large bolt to the axel sticking straight out(instead of 2 tabs sticking out,w/bolt up and down thru the ram mount), and slip the rams eye over it, then use a washer & nut
kinda like a 2wd coilspring panhard bolt
kinda like a 2wd coilspring panhard bolt
