Hydralic Assist Application Question

[Ricky B]

I have a yj box thats been rebuilt and tapped for assist along with the lines and the ram. I got this from a guy who was planning on runnin spring over on his yj with the 44044 leafs.

My question is I want to use the ram and lines on my F100 and get the f100 box rebuilt and tapped. I will be swappin in a dana 60 with 4" of lift. Can I just use the same lines and ram from the kit i have?

Thanks

 

[drkelly]

The most you would need is maybe some different length lines. Don't pay someone to tap that box, you can do it yourself. Does it need to be rebuilt? I wouldn't fool with that if it feels tight and doesn't leak. Search on pirate or maybe fullsizebronco.com for a write up of that year box. I found a write up for my box on the net and disassembled it and tapped it for hydro assist. It was my first time taking a box apart so I was not an expert.

 

[Ricky B]

Hmmm didnt think it was that simple, I don't think the ford box needs to be rebuilt it seems to work fine I just assumed if i was gonna send it off to have it tapped i might as well get it rebuilt at the same time. But if i can just tap it myself then i might just do that, thanks

 

[mbalbritton]

not to hijack, but what Ram do you have? or can anyone suggest a Ram for me to look for. part#???

 

[shawn]

For assist? A 1.5"x8" single-end should do the trick.

 

[Ricky B]

Cant remember what ram i have off the top of my head but i know you can get them at northern tool.

 

[shawn]

Most anything you're going to find at Northern is going to be 2"x8". They're fine for strictly off-pavement use, but you'll have trouble pushing enough fluid for street use.

 

[Ricky B]

gotcha, yea i had seen rams there never looked at the sizes thou

 

[mbalbritton]

ya, that's all the typical info I keep finding. 1.5x8 is quicker (less volume to push)... but I can't find a 1.5" anywhere. Only place I've seen it is the Redneck Ram setup, and that's a kit.

EDIT: finally found another kit... but it's a 6" stroke

http://www.trail-gear.com/hydro-steering.html

 

[upnover]

I use a 2" X 8" single end ram from Tractor Supply. No issues on the road at all. Only issues I have is Really quick turns in the woods. just have to allow time to do what I need. Keep in mind, mine is a trailer queen, and only see's maybe 150 miles a year on the hwy.

 

[drkelly]

I am also running a standard Tractor Supply, Northern Tool 2"x8" ram. I bought all the lines and fittings at Northern Tool. It drives fine on the street, but I drilled out the orifice on the high pressure fitting of the pump for more flow. I had read about one guy who almost crashed into a pole when pulling out of a gas station because it was so slow before doing the flow mod. Mine is fast and no problem at all on the street.