Budget XJ Hydro Assist steering!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- How I installed hydro assist steering on my Jeep!
Full cost including hardware and tools, under $250.
Tools and parts needed
29/64 drill bit
1/4-18 tap x2
Oil resistant thread tape
Ram: just need one
1.5X8X1 Hydraulic Cylinder Dual action
9-7258-8
Hoses: ( I bought 3)
3/8" X 36" JIC 6F X JIC 6F 4800 PSI HYD HOSE
930-2236
Ram Fittings( buy 3 so you have a spare)
JIC 6M x SAE 6M 90 ELBOW
9-6801-6-6
Box fittings( again 2 needed but get a few extras)
JIC 6M x 1/4 NPTM 45 ELBOW
9-2503-6-4
Makes me giddy just thinking about something as cheap as that great job dude
I’m all for cheap and easy but I think you could easily put that axle side mount in double sheer and make it a lot safer and reliable. 5 stars for the nonsense disclaimer tho :)
I agree
Is it possible to use the mounting points of the steering stabilizer for the hydraulic ram thus eliminating the stabilizer?
XJ for lyfeee. Looks great man
Great video! It's on my to do list
So worth it. Wish I had done it earlier!
What that part call on the streeting bar
What track bar mount/track bar are you running that it’s mounted up higher? Seems to be in my way in the stock location
The axle side is Artec and the frame side is rubicon express
Nice setup. What lift do you have on that XJ?
What fittings did you get for the WJ steering pump upgrade? Was it a direct hook up with the stock fittings?
you basically have to change out the high pressure port, throw your stock one in the new pump. the reservoir on that wj pump has 2 returns so you have to plug one of them. you want the 01-04 with 4.7 v8
How has this ram and setup held up over time? Thinking about going this route here soon.
It’s been flawless! Lots of wheeling on this setup!
Thanks for the update! Looks like I’m going to order everything up.
@@machinesinchave you done this yet?
Did you drill out the high pressure fitting on the wj pump or just left the xj one
You saved me hundreds of dollars thank you so much.
Yeah, I did find the part numbers.... I very much appreciate your reply....
I echo some of the comments. This was a nicely done, very well explained, & very easy to follow video. GR8 JOB!!!
Nice
Hey mike did you limited your ram?
negative, though i would've gotten a 6" ram if i were to do it again or limit this one. still works perfect however but now i have to tell people not to force the steering limits when they drive
Good job
How hard was the track bar bracket install? I've got almost an identical setup and going to be installing my ram soon
It’s not hard if you know how to weld!
Very thorough!!
Yeah, I very much like your set up... Do you remember the part Number to the Hydraulic Cylinder you're using???
All of the part numbers are in the video description 👍🏻
If you weld that clamp what do you do if you need an alignment and have to turn the tie rod?
The tie rod is not a straight line to begin with, so you have to remove one end to adjust it anyway. Kind of a pain but that’s the way these tie rods work. The hydro assist doesn’t change that 👍🏻
Wouldn't this be pretty much the same setup for my Tj ? Thx great video
Yes it would be 👍🏻
Hi want to do this but I don't know nothing about it. Can you give me the parts list?
It’s in the description 👍🏻
What OTA track bar are you using?
Home made with an Artec mount
what size lift is that i like the size of the jeep basicly what im shooting for
It’s around 4.5-5” of lift
so you don't have to drill out the front and the top? you can just drill 2 holes in the rear?
If you’re talking about on the box, yes the two holes on the inboard side.
hey mike, question about the drilling and tapping. is it dumb to drill and tap it in the vehicle with it running so the ps fluid pushes the chips out?
Yeah I don’t think that would work unfortunately
@@mikes4x4garage ive seen toyota guys do it but yeah probably just going to make a huge mess. I might just do the diy4x cap and tap the top cover thing since those come off easy
Do you have a forum write up link?
No, but if you have any questions shoot me a DM on instagram !
Bad ass video! I am 100% going to build my own Hydro assist steering
Do it!
Great job! Is it possible to drive only with the ram? The big one
I don’t think so, this is only hydro assist not full hydraulic steering. It only assists the steering and doesn’t put out enough power to completely operate on its own.
Is that a sleeve you welded around the tie rod in order to fit the ram tube clamp?
probably to reinforce the tierod and make it more beefy
(not mine, just a guess)
How is this holding up?
Great! Couple little things I’ve changed
1. I cut off the links on the hydraulic cylinder and welded on Heim joints. These are a lot better without any play in the joint
2. My steering box died after about a year, highly recommend getting a sector shaft brace when running bigger tires.
3. I had to swap the lines around so they wouldn’t interfere or get hit. The longer hydraulic line I had face the other direction and this took the slack out.
Overall, still my favorite upgrade I’ve done to this Jeep.
@@mikes4x4garage You should do a follow up review video.
Where did you find the instructions. Where to drill the box. To add the ram?
No instructions, just watched other TH-cam videos and used google
@@mikes4x4garage ok. Thanks. Unfortunately I’m not doing it to a jeep. I’m doing it to a straight axel swap Chevy. At least you gave me a starting point
Bravo dude!
You should sell kits man!
Not a bad idea!
What axel was this done on seeing you used an 8” stroke?
This is on my Dana 30, the 6” stoke would probably work better, but I do plan on upgrading some day and keeping this ram.
What is the difference between the 8 inch stroke to the 6 inch? No issues with the 8 on the Dana 30? I have. About Dana 30 and have a Dana 60 that is plan on swapping in but like the idea of using the same 8 inch as you mentioned on a larger axle.
What steering setup is that? Is that a cross over steering kit?
Cavfab kit modified 1” longer tie rod and 1” shorter drag link
@@mikes4x4garage thank you! Why did you have to modify? Did you have to move your track bar ?
Did you have a need for a cooler??? I see or heard no mention of one in this video, unless I missed it...
Yeah I have a cooler, just a small one for power steering systems. You might as well if you’re doing this.
@@mikes4x4garage can you show where you plumbed that in?
@@TheFasonJranklin shoot me a dm on Instagram and I’ll show ya
@@mikes4x4garage I don't IG.
5:42 in the video he shows the cooler
What trac bar bracket is that?
Rubicon express
The axle side is artec
I went to Surplus Center for my ram too. Works great. For the steering box, I tapped the top cover, and then DIY 4x4 makes a front cover replacement that has a tapped hole. You might not be able to go that route on an XJ, but on a YJ, the front is wide open.
I recommend putting some protective wrap on those hoses. Nothing fancy, but I got some plastic wrap from McMaster that just cuts down any chance of a hose rubbing through on anything under there.
The other option was a terraflex 2low kit, pop from 4low to 2low to make tight turns then right back.
There's also a restrictor valve in the pump that you can remove to greatly increase flow.
It’s a cool idea but the tera low hasn’t been produced in years.
Yeah i did my SYE last year and they said you couldn't get the 2low kit unless it's used.
@@mikes4x4garageyou can still get the teralow 2low kit, you cannot get the teralow 4:1 tcase anymore. All the 2low kit does is allow you to go from 4low front and rear to 4low rear only.