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Ram assist steering options.
Well, seems that the trackbar bracket (axle mount end), wants to rip.
With the 35 MT/R's (fronts) aired down to 6 pounds, it's very difficult to turn the wheel if there is much weight on the front (ie, coming off a boig boulder, etc). Thinking about a steering ram assist, not so much to help lessen the steering effort, but rather more to take some of the load off the track bar. Anyone have any ideas ? Red Neck Ram, etc. ?? Fred
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Fred Wilson Base - '98 Sahara, 4.0L 6 cyl, Auto (swapped from 5 sp) Suspension - 4.5" Currie Suspension Lift + 2" PA body lift, RS9000 Shocks, Currie front adjustable track bar. Currie Tie Rod and Drag Link, Currie Anti-Rock Sway Bar, Currie control arms. RE adjustable rear track bar. Axles & Lockers - Dana30/Dana44; LockRite/Full Detroit; 4.56. Drivetrain - AA SYE and CV Driveshaft, Tera 2wd lo. Armor - Full Wheels - 35x12.50 R15 MT/R's sipped on 15x7 Champion Beadlocks. Recovery - Warn XD9000i |
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I'm using RockLogic Ram with box end-cap from RockEquipment.
http://home.off-road.com/~bassettsbe...otos/fj40/ram/ Turns the 40s aired down to 4lbs, just as easy as it does at 20lbs. I just noticed that Tony at RockEquipment is now selling ram kits, and his ram comes with a TRE at one end (versus rod ends at both ends), which is kinda nifty if it'll work for your setup. http://www.rockequipment.com/ramassist.htm http://www.rocklogic4x4.com/products...ssist_2004.php If you're into filling your own shopping basket, you can save a few bucks by acquiring your own ram and hoses through one of many tractor supply stores online, and making your own tabs. I got my kit as a B-Day gift.
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I have installed a Red Neck Ram steering box and ram on a TJ with a Tera 60R.
I was not impressed with the quality, or road feel. It did offer much needed power to the steering system, however. I'd stick with Howe or Lee Mfg. I've used both of those compainies stuff and you get what you pay for, everytime. |
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What up with all these 'Ram-kits' and no modification to the pump ????
I just had Mr. Lee build my P pump and 808 box ported, hard capped. The ram will be added in the future, as funding allows. In talking with him he said that it?s the total package that needs to be addressed. Just adding a ram or going to a big bore box is just half the equation. the pump needs to be 'hot-rodded' as well. My pump was changed over to a large pumping element and the pressure was raised a tad. the raise in pressure was mainly for the hydro-boost, the steering requires the more volume. He told me when the time comes that I do add the ram, the fitting on the back of the pump needs to be changed to a bigger one. The fitting being where the high pressure hose attaches, it will allow more volume/flow. .
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Changing the pump is a given, at least for me.
Since hydroboost is in the immediate future, I'll probably use a Howe pump anyways. Fred
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Fred Wilson Base - '98 Sahara, 4.0L 6 cyl, Auto (swapped from 5 sp) Suspension - 4.5" Currie Suspension Lift + 2" PA body lift, RS9000 Shocks, Currie front adjustable track bar. Currie Tie Rod and Drag Link, Currie Anti-Rock Sway Bar, Currie control arms. RE adjustable rear track bar. Axles & Lockers - Dana30/Dana44; LockRite/Full Detroit; 4.56. Drivetrain - AA SYE and CV Driveshaft, Tera 2wd lo. Armor - Full Wheels - 35x12.50 R15 MT/R's sipped on 15x7 Champion Beadlocks. Recovery - Warn XD9000i |
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My Cheb pump does fine. Steering response in parking lots could be a tad quicker at times, during those quick dashes to cutoff the soccermom who's gunning it for the same spot. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever.
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The "instructions" are written by a true "Redneck", and the installer must be considerably smarter then the author. The road feel is like driving a back-hoe. There is none! No return to center. Feels like full hydro steering. Yes, it is bled. |
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