Hydro Assist Threads
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ill more than likely be fabbing one.... his international shipping is absolutely out of line..... 60 dollars is a little heavy on top of a 40 dollar piece of metal, my guess is we can make it with scrap steel.....
Hydro assist is hydro assist. There is nothing special about the 80 and any kit will work. You just need to modify two brackets with a grinder, one for the axle, one for the tierod.
Ok. While on trail gear's site they did not have one specific for the 80 so I'm guessing I can just get one of the other kits for let's say an 85 4runner and modify the brackets to work?
Yes that's the kit I'm running. Just need to make sure you get the right length ram for your setup. Mine is different because I moved the steering up front.
Looks like the choices are either 6" or 8". This is a new thing for me to explore so thanks for the info.
The best read and build thread out there however every time I look at your updates it makes me want to open a new credit card and/or move back to central Cali... okay just a peek shouldn't hurt...
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Didn't mr jits use an 8" ram behind the axle?
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Anywho, it's easy to measure. But measure exactly where you plan on attaching the ram to the tierod. The measurements will change depending on where you place the reference point
So I’m seeing a 10” ram and 8” ram for stock steering. Which one is correct?
Quite a bit of info on this subject and recently too. Check out this thread:
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An 8" ram was perfect in my application with 38" tires. I think that unless you shim it, a ten inch ram could cause issues
I found the 10" to be a bit long as well. The 1.5 x 9" From West Texas off road is the perfect length for the stock behind the axle tie rod. IMHO
I've had a 10" on mine for years and can attest it's a bit too much when doing rapid steering adjustments. It is also a 10x2 so it's a little large in diameter also. I've been meaning to go to an 8x1.5 for while, but it currently resides at the bottom of the expenditure list.
I had a chance to do a hydro assit install with a fellow mud member. It took us about 3 days while it rained on & off. I am forever thankful for the help by @spyduh. Here is a parts list for those who are interested.
Hydro Ram
OEM PS pump
Hoses & high pressures hose
PS Cooler
1/4" steel plate
Frame reinforcement kit
Power steering reservoir by
AN fittings from summit
105 shaft upgrade rebuilt by Redbox
Marlin steering link upgrade
666 TRE
Hydro Ram
- 9” x 1.5” by Texas Off Road
- Kit included hoses, fittings, caps, brackets
OEM PS pump
- 44320-60182
Hoses & high pressures hose
- Gates 350030 (⅜ hose)
- Gates 361970 (⅝ hose)
- GATES 365550 (High pressure)
PS Cooler
- Summit racing 14" transmission coiler
1/4" steel plate
- Ruff Stuff to make axle to ram bracket
Frame reinforcement kit
- Unknown brand, Australian brand. Spyduh gave it to me
Power steering reservoir by
- Chasebays -6an & -10an
AN fittings from summit
- UM-220647B Fitting, Adapter, AN to NPT, Straight, Aluminum, Black Anodized, -6 AN, 1/4 in. NPT,
- AR-759166ERL Hose End, Vapor Guard, 90 degree, 3/8 in. Size, Socketless Barb, -6 AN Female Threads, Aluminum, Black,
- DER-98204 Fitting, Adapter, AN to Hose Barb, Straight, Aluminum, Black Anodized, -6 AN, 3/8 in. Hose Barb,
- FRA-484110BL Fitting, Adapter, AN to Hose Barb, Straight, Aluminum, Black Anodized, -10 AN, 5/8 in. Hose Barb
- PFN-SF07 Fitting, Adapter, AN to Inverted Flare, Straight, Steel, Zinc, -6 AN, 17mm x 1.5 Inverted Flare
105 shaft upgrade rebuilt by Redbox
- OEM Sector 105 shaft (44111-60060)
- OEM Pitman arm 105 (45411-60360)
- OEM Gear box gasket kit (04445-60050)
- OEM Lock nut (90170-22058)
- OEM Split washer (94511-02200)"
Marlin steering link upgrade
666 TRE
You forgot to show the pic of this kick ass bracket I made work with the res.
I also used the ruffstuff 1/4 plate to reinforce the steering stops so they won't crush under the hydro ram.
Thank you for the pictures. After spending time under my truck I do not see any other way around it but to remove the sway bar. Looks like this is what you did.
