hydro assist 1.5X8X.75 DA HYD CYL goo size for FJ40 - Page 2

Mace · 04-03-08, 09:55 PM

slickrock · 04-04-08, 01:46 PM

Now, what are the opinions on a miniturck steering pump pushing a 2" bore X8" rod? I have read confliciting on a 1.5 or a 2" bore. I was planing on following a tech link on pirate for increasing the flow for my steering pump or should I focus on a 1.5" bore?

bigndn · 04-04-08, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickrock

Now, what are the opinions on a miniturck steering pump pushing a 2" bore X8" rod? I have read confliciting on a 1.5 or a 2" bore. I was planing on following a tech link on pirate for increasing the flow for my steering pump or should I focus on a 1.5" bore?

I've been told by many wheelers more experienced than me to go with a 2" ram if you're gonna run 40" or bigger tires.

Dusty · 04-04-08, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigndn

I've been told by many wheelers more experienced than me to go with a 2" ram if you're gonna run 40" or bigger tires.

trail gear tech says a 2" ram is way too slow on a stock pump when wheeling. Unless you wheel at high rpms they claim the 2" will require a high output pump.

bigndn · 04-04-08, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

trail gear tech says a 2" ram is way too slow on a stock pump when wheeling. Unless you wheel at high rpms they claim the 2" will require a high output pump.

Even a 1.5" ram is noticibly slower than just the Sag box. How slow is too slow?

Another link for more info.
Scout PS Ram - Land Cruiser Tech from IH8MUD.com

Mace · 04-04-08, 04:34 PM

Stock toy pumps suck IMHO.

a 2" ram will be fine with a sag pump
(I am running one full hydro)

DHONDAGOD · 04-05-08, 12:23 AM

I have a 1.5" ram, 8" stroke (limited internally to prevent knuckle breakage) with saginaw box and pump. (stock, no mods)

FJ40/2f/cruiser axles/39.5 IROKS/8" wheels

The ram DID slow down the steering at low RPM's (even with 36's) but I can turn the wheel even when I shouldnt...

One thing to remember is once you have it, the amount of force you can put on your steering is much higher than before. If you get "bound up" and you can feel some resistance in the steering wheel, you may not want to force the wheels to turn. Espescially (sp?) with a 2" ram. You could find yourself with a broken knuckle, studs, TRE, trunnion, etc...

Chris

slickrock · 04-05-08, 08:31 PM

THanks for the info. looks like I am going to get a saginaw pump, then 1.5" ram. should be enough for my 35 and locker.

camcruiser13 · 04-07-08, 11:45 AM

you will not be dissappointed

bigndn · 04-07-08, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickrock

THanks for the info. looks like I am going to get a saginaw pump, then 1.5" ram. should be enough for my 35 and locker.

And then some. If you were closer, I'd have you come over and wheel my setup.

slickrock · 06-06-08, 01:17 AM

Chris, I'm gonna revieve this. Still in the gathering stage. How did you "internally limit" your 8" ram? Mind giving me a brief explaination?
Dan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

I have a 1.5" ram, 8" stroke (limited internally to prevent knuckle breakage) with saginaw box and pump. (stock, no mods)

FJ40/2f/cruiser axles/39.5 IROKS/8" wheels

The ram DID slow down the steering at low RPM's (even with 36's) but I can turn the wheel even when I shouldnt...

One thing to remember is once you have it, the amount of force you can put on your steering is much higher than before. If you get "bound up" and you can feel some resistance in the steering wheel, you may not want to force the wheels to turn. Espescially (sp?) with a 2" ram. You could find yourself with a broken knuckle, studs, TRE, trunnion, etc...

Chris

04-03-08, 09:55 PM	#31
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	PSC Motorsports __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

04-04-08, 01:46 PM	#32
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 2,104	Now, what are the opinions on a miniturck steering pump pushing a 2" bore X8" rod? I have read confliciting on a 1.5 or a 2" bore. I was planing on following a tech link on pirate for increasing the flow for my steering pump or should I focus on a 1.5" bore? __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and GPS www.centralvalleycrawlers.org forum.ih8mud.com/ca-central-valley-crawlers

04-04-08, 04:34 PM	#36
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,207	Stock toy pumps suck IMHO. a 2" ram will be fine with a sag pump (I am running one full hydro) __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

04-05-08, 08:31 PM	#38
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 2,104	THanks for the info. looks like I am going to get a saginaw pump, then 1.5" ram. should be enough for my 35 and locker. __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and GPS www.centralvalleycrawlers.org forum.ih8mud.com/ca-central-valley-crawlers

04-07-08, 11:45 AM	#39
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,134	you will not be dissappointed __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

04-05-08, 12:23 AM	#37
DHONDAGOD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Got glitter?????? TLCA# 15288 Posts: 320	I have a 1.5" ram, 8" stroke (limited internally to prevent knuckle breakage) with saginaw box and pump. (stock, no mods) FJ40/2f/cruiser axles/39.5 IROKS/8" wheels The ram DID slow down the steering at low RPM's (even with 36's) but I can turn the wheel even when I shouldnt... One thing to remember is once you have it, the amount of force you can put on your steering is much higher than before. If you get "bound up" and you can feel some resistance in the steering wheel, you may not want to force the wheels to turn. Espescially (sp?) with a 2" ram. You could find yourself with a broken knuckle, studs, TRE, trunnion, etc... Chris

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