hey there, im in the process of putting my truck back together, and want to do hydro assist while im at it. which ram's and what size are you guys running?
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which ram for hydro-assist?
- Thread starter muddybuddy
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someone was talking about a 2.5" ram on pirate in that thread above, where could i find one of those? i know i want at least a 2", is it worth the extra $ to get a 2.5"? who makes one?
85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
I run a 1.5"x8" stroke ram from Rocklogic. The shaft is bigger then WTO's and it doesnt leak 
Lines that came with the kit suck though. I ended up getting new lines and fittings from WTO.
Lines that came with the kit suck though. I ended up getting new lines and fittings from WTO.
85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
Ow and I can turn my 42's with my pinky
If you can get enough force out of a 1.5" ram, that's the way to go. Seriously, zipping down trails behind short wheelbase jeeps becomes a hell of a ride when your steering doesn't want to turn. If I give it a second to react I can lift the truck sideways with one finger on the wheel. But for anything higher than trail speed it's slow.
muddyblzr
1/2 ton status
look into tractor supply rams. 2x8 ram 70$ ive never heard anyone have a problem with them. and it will work for hydro assist or full hydro
also chief makes a 2x8 ram that is 50$ backyardbuilt runs one on this board. i dont know anyting about chief though. its about the same as the tractor supply i think
if you want a double-ended ram wagoneer machine shop has them for 150$. seems pretty cheap for what it is.
im probably gonna do the tractor supply ram when i do full hydro
also chief makes a 2x8 ram that is 50$ backyardbuilt runs one on this board. i dont know anyting about chief though. its about the same as the tractor supply i think
if you want a double-ended ram wagoneer machine shop has them for 150$. seems pretty cheap for what it is.
im probably gonna do the tractor supply ram when i do full hydro
85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
He DD's his truck.
2" ram is not good.
2" ram is not good.
really? why would a 2" be so bad for a dd? seems like it would have more steering power than the 1.5" 
85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
It does but it has a slow reaction time.
muddyblzr
1/2 ton status
85mudblazin said:
x3 it will provide more turning power but is too slow for steet driving
so a 1.5 can move faster? what about a 1.75? thanks guys, im learning alot
muddyblzr said:
muddyblzr is right it is too slow. Imagine your on a icy road and you have to make some quick changes to the steering wheel, you better get it right on the first try, cause thats all your going to get with a 2" ram.
muddyblzr
1/2 ton status
one thing that you could do to make the steering quicker is find a smaller steering wheel. you lose some of your leverage but with hydro assist it shouldnt affect anything. might help turn quicker
Not if the ram refuses to turn. Have you driven a rig with a hydro setup? (not trying to be a dick, honestly asking)
If you try and turn the wheel faster than the pump can deliver fluid to the ram, you're not turning anywhere. You've just gotta wait for the ram to catch up, it's just not possible to turn faster than the hydraulics are allowing you to.
If you try and turn the wheel faster than the pump can deliver fluid to the ram, you're not turning anywhere. You've just gotta wait for the ram to catch up, it's just not possible to turn faster than the hydraulics are allowing you to.
