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Loosely related, hydraulic ram steering was used prolifically by every automaker on something in the 60's/70's and I've daily'd several. The oem setups used a cheap cylinder and a valve that got sloppy quickly. When they systems were in good shape they worked really good.

A stock 73-77 Ford Highboy used a 1-5/8" hydraulic ram with a 9/16" rod. This setup will turn 37's in deep ruts with a finger on the wheel.

Also, no need whatsoever for a steering damper with ram assist.
 
PIP said:
Loosely related, hydraulic ram steering was used prolifically by every automaker on something in the 60's/70's and I've daily'd several. The oem setups used a cheap cylinder and a valve that got sloppy quickly. When they systems were in good shape they worked really good.

A stock 73-77 Ford Highboy used a 1-5/8" hydraulic ram with a 9/16" rod. This setup will turn 37's in deep ruts with a finger on the wheel.

Also, no need whatsoever for a steering damper with ram assist.
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The Issue with hydro on a 80 is not the ram size it's the gear driven internal pump.
To get 1 finger turning you need a high flow pump to match the ram.
 
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Broski said:
The Issue with hydro on a 80 is not the ram size it the gear driven internal pump.
To get 1 finger turning you need a high flow pump to match the ram.
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Is there demand for a high volume 1FZ pump?

I make gear drive power steering pumps for other applications.
 
PIP said:
Is there demand for a high volume 1FZ pump?

I make gear drive power steering pumps for other applications.
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Everyone that runs Hydro needs one.
If you make them I well buy one 😎
 
What is used as a pump if the chase bay res is in play?
 
I see. Sorry for my confusion
 
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I get it now. Derp. I was looking at the wrong parts ;)
 
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I welded the small tabs to something like this.

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Double check the diameter of your tierod.
 
@Outsane

When will your brackets be out of back order? Almost got all my pieces for hydro install. Ty
 
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Outsane said:
Whats a Sims?

Shims?
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Yes shims. I'll correct above and I have a couple parts stock questions also and I'll take it offline with ya
 
JoeCova said:
Clamps have a tendency to fail. Should weld directly.
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True

My clamp has been holding without issue. Welding to the rod would make alignments more of a pain then it it with the clamp.

I also upgraded to @Delta VS rods and my aluminum to steel welding skills are lacking.
 
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