Hydro Assist - Steering Ram Tie Rod Mount (pic)

PKP80 · 06-04-08, 03:07 AM

Looking to find a tube adaptor to fit onto my Tie Rod for my Hydro assist setup. My tube is 1.5" diameter and the adaptor that PolyPerf. offers is too small.

Thanks in advance

mminter1973 · 06-04-08, 07:00 AM

Why spend money on that thing? Weld the brackets to the tie rod.

sleeoffroad · 06-04-08, 07:29 AM

If you weld it you can never adjust the rod since the bracket will only be in one place. We made the ones we used from a split piece of DOM with tabs welded on that had holes tapped for bolts.

mminter1973 · 06-04-08, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeoffroad

If you weld it you can never adjust the rod since the bracket will only be in one place. We made the ones we used from a split piece of DOM with tabs welded on that had holes tapped for bolts.

Sure you can, just unbolt the heim joints and screw in or out. That is not any harder than unbolting the clamp and turning the tie rod. Honestly once you set your toe do you really need to screw with it? I mean it is a hydraulic ram tractor setup, not a rack and pinion meant for using up to 100mph safely.

camcruiser13 · 06-04-08, 12:10 PM

no need to adjust it, do it right the first time and your golden, weld it

sleeoffroad · 06-04-08, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mminter1973

Sure you can, just unbolt the heim joints and screw in or out. That is not any harder than unbolting the clamp and turning the tie rod. Honestly once you set your toe do you really need to screw with it? I mean it is a hydraulic ram tractor setup, not a rack and pinion meant for using up to 100mph safely.

I am pretty sure Sam still want the adjustability. Also with the 80 axle and the double shear arms he is using, unbolting it becomes a PITA. Having the ram mount rotate is more convenient and not really that big of a deal to manufacture.

PKP80 · 06-04-08, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeoffroad

I am pretty sure Sam still want the adjustability. Also with the 80 axle and the double shear arms he is using, unbolting it becomes a PITA. Having the ram mount rotate is more convenient and not really that big of a deal to manufacture.

I do want the adjustability for all the reasons stated above and also since the setup is all custom for the most part this would make any future changes easier.

SO ANYONE KNOW A PLACE TO GET A PREFABBED VERSION OF ONE OF THESE THINGS? I DON'T HAVE TIME TO FAB ONE UP BEFORE RUBITHON AND AM PRESSED FOR TIME AS IS.

Planning on doing the whole Hydro setup in one shot, one day.

Christo want to fab one for me and send it my way since it's not that big a deal?

PKP80 · 06-05-08, 06:55 PM

there has to be someone who makes a tube adaptor that can handle this job

bustanutley · 06-06-08, 02:03 PM

mcmaster-carr

FredTheMonster · 06-06-08, 04:47 PM

I also wanted the adjustability -- I made a simple bracket then attached it to the rod using heavy u-bolts that cost me $5 from a local spring shop. Cheap, strong & adjustable. I will post a pic when I can get it off of my phone a bit later.

FredTheMonster · 06-06-08, 05:17 PM

Here are my mounts for the ram. First one is for the rod, second one I welded to the top of the diff.

SpaceGhost · 06-06-08, 05:47 PM

Mad4wd has the tube clamps if thats what you are asking about.

Isotel · 06-06-08, 10:26 PM

OD Tube Clamp

but seriously just weld it like everyone else dose..

PKP80 · 06-08-08, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Isotel

OD Tube Clamp

but seriously just weld it like everyone else dose..

It's looking like that's what's going to happen

06-04-08, 03:07 AM	#1
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,777	Hydro Assist - Steering Ram Tie Rod Mount (pic) Looking to find a tube adaptor to fit onto my Tie Rod for my Hydro assist setup. My tube is 1.5" diameter and the adaptor that PolyPerf. offers is too small. Thanks in advance Attached Images __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end, Bengels Offroad front bumper, roll cage, etc. other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

06-04-08, 07:29 AM	#3
sleeoffroad IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,846	If you weld it you can never adjust the rod since the bracket will only be in one place. We made the ones we used from a split piece of DOM with tabs welded on that had holes tapped for bolts. __________________ Christo Slee www.sleeoffroad.com 2002 Turbo Charged 100 Series - $23000

06-04-08, 12:10 PM	#5
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,134	no need to adjust it, do it right the first time and your golden, weld it __________________ 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.......

06-05-08, 06:55 PM	#8
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,777	there has to be someone who makes a tube adaptor that can handle this job __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end, Bengels Offroad front bumper, roll cage, etc. other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

06-06-08, 02:03 PM	#9
bustanutley IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CrAwLoRaDo Posts: 1,612	mcmaster-carr __________________ FJ-40 on FO-DEEs just a lil guy HOMEGROWN

06-04-08, 07:00 AM	#2
mminter1973 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 298	Why spend money on that thing? Weld the brackets to the tie rod.

06-06-08, 04:47 PM	#10
FredTheMonster IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 63	I also wanted the adjustability -- I made a simple bracket then attached it to the rod using heavy u-bolts that cost me $5 from a local spring shop. Cheap, strong & adjustable. I will post a pic when I can get it off of my phone a bit later. __________________ 73 fj40 (frame-off); ram jet 350 (MEFI 4), sm465, 3sp tc, SR, SOA, cut & turn, 55 springs in rear, PS, 4:88's, detroits front & rear, longfields, 38.5 x 14.5 sx swampers, mini disks, homemade "PowerTank," custom snorkel & Kong's high steer http://www.nwcruisers.com/rigs/michael_borg/borg.html

06-06-08, 05:17 PM	#11
FredTheMonster IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 63	Here are my mounts for the ram. First one is for the rod, second one I welded to the top of the diff. Attached Images __________________ 73 fj40 (frame-off); ram jet 350 (MEFI 4), sm465, 3sp tc, SR, SOA, cut & turn, 55 springs in rear, PS, 4:88's, detroits front & rear, longfields, 38.5 x 14.5 sx swampers, mini disks, homemade "PowerTank," custom snorkel & Kong's high steer http://www.nwcruisers.com/rigs/michael_borg/borg.html

06-06-08, 05:47 PM	#12
SpaceGhost IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana TLCA# 6469 Posts: 467	Mad4wd has the tube clamps if thats what you are asking about. __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe UROC Team #180 running: 37" Krawlers, Robby Gordon Beadlocks, RockCrusher HP60's, T-Max Winch, Blue Diamond Rope, 4.3 Vortec, 700r4, 3.8 Atlas, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" and Badlands Machine Shop

06-06-08, 10:26 PM	#13
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 3,026	OD Tube Clamp but seriously just weld it like everyone else dose.. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - PM me for info on our products or to order! CrAwLoRadO.com

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