ashmanjeepxj
NAXJA Forum User
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- Vail AZ, Jimmy's Cherokee Buggy
Here is a good thread I used when I was researching the Ram Assist project:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8589&highlight=ram+assist
That thread has links to who sells good hydraulic rams, and what sizes you would want for a single ended hydro assist setup. Also there are links to other pictures of tapped power steering boxes, and how to mod your power steering pump for more flow and pressure. A good research thread.
I chose the 1.5in bore 8in stroke 3/4in shaft ram from www.surpluss center. $84.
I bought my hydraulic lines 3footers with 3/8in NPT and (-6AN) fittings $45 for both, and the saginaw box rebuild kit $50 from www.westtexasoffroad.com
Teh 90 degree 3/8in NPT fittings are normal pipe fittings, Home depot carries that, I got the blue 3/8in to (-6AN) fitting from the local hotrod shop. I should have got the kind that angles down at 45 degrees. look at my pics. the 45 degree would have been better.
Here is a picture fo the rebuild kit.
These are my old seals I replaced.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8589&highlight=ram+assist
That thread has links to who sells good hydraulic rams, and what sizes you would want for a single ended hydro assist setup. Also there are links to other pictures of tapped power steering boxes, and how to mod your power steering pump for more flow and pressure. A good research thread.
I chose the 1.5in bore 8in stroke 3/4in shaft ram from www.surpluss center. $84.
I bought my hydraulic lines 3footers with 3/8in NPT and (-6AN) fittings $45 for both, and the saginaw box rebuild kit $50 from www.westtexasoffroad.com
Teh 90 degree 3/8in NPT fittings are normal pipe fittings, Home depot carries that, I got the blue 3/8in to (-6AN) fitting from the local hotrod shop. I should have got the kind that angles down at 45 degrees. look at my pics. the 45 degree would have been better.
Here is a picture fo the rebuild kit.
These are my old seals I replaced.