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Hydro assist !!!

Chevk587

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Can you please post pictures of your hydro assist setup thanks .
 
I know more or less how it needs to be installed I would just like to see some pictures of complete setups to get an idea of where to mount some of the parts .
 
Looking for front high steer crossover.
 
Yes I just wanted to see some of your guys setups thanks
 
This is the recipe from 1999 right here. Doing well overall with lots of run time on it.

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Is it better to mount the ram facing the pass tire or driver tire?
 
With the force being placed at the end of the tie rod. If you put the force at the center of the tie rod you can bend it.

Otherwise if it fits it sits.
 
The ram body should be mounted to the axle so the hoses don't slide side to side when steering. As far as the body of the ram being in the center of the axle, it just makes sense to keep the hoses routed away from the springs and tires.
 
The ram body should be mounted to the axle so the hoses don't slide side to side when steering. As far as the body of the ram being in the center of the axle, it just makes sense to keep the hoses routed away from the springs and tires.
I have high steer crossover I’ve seen a lot of pictures With the rod pointed towards driver side wondering if it matters?
 
Usually you mount the ram close to the diff and the shaft end goes to the longer axle side (driver if using GM or Dodge axle, passenger if using Ford) trying to aim it the other way can make for clearance issues.
 
Usually you mount the ram close to the diff and the shaft end goes to the longer axle side (driver if using GM or Dodge axle, passenger if using Ford) trying to aim it the other way can make for clearance issues.
I got under there today I’m to see how it could work out best way to mount on my rig seems to be rod end towards pass and closed end towards driver . Similar to this.

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