Ok so I got my box drilled and taped with 1/4 npt and figured I'd use either 3/8 or 1/4 inch hydraulic hoses and a 1.5 inch cylinder. But I am unable to find where people are getting the 1.5 cylinder and my search is not coming up with any answers. I looked on Northern tool and all I see are 2 inch bore and those seem to be a bit slow. So I'd like to find a cheap but reliable 1.5 inch bore 8 inch stroke ram for my rockwell. Any help? Thanks

Hers one: http://www.baileynet.com/baileynet/productBrowse.asp?sku=216253+++++++

I've opted for one from Lee Mfg. Much more money though.

Paul

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I am using a 1.5"x 8" welded cyl that I got from "surplus Center" @ 1-800-488-3407 in Lincoln,Nebraska.

Call and ask for a catalog they have lots of cool stuff besides hydraulics.

rich

http://www.northerntool.com/

They have lots of different sizes.

I have been getting them from surplus center myself.

Originally posted by Putzboy
http://www.northerntool.com/

They have lots of different sizes.

What Putzboy said!
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Unless you guys are seeing something I am not @ nothern tools I don't think they are offering 1.5 inch bore, only 2 and up. Thanks, I'll be giving the surplus place a call come monday morn.!What prices have you guys been getting yours for?

Just got mine in the mail today. As stated, it's from Lee Manufacturing. Pretty. :D

http://www.jeepshots.com/shots/projects/steering/p1000429.jpg

Paul

Paul, what is the cost on the lee ram? tnx Tony

Dunno what it's supposed to go for, but I believe just under $250 maybe? Best bet on pricing and specs will be to call Brad Kilby at Kilby Enterprises - 818 848 2900. I just tried to call but he's not in right now.

Paul

Just talked to Brad. $220 (plus shipping) for the ram.

Paul

Damn I called the suplus place and they have a 1.5 inch bore 8 inch stroke for 85 bucks! What makes yours so hi? Heim joints at the the ends? Does it matter what style ends it has? Thanks

The ends are extra. :D They're built by a shop that specializes in steering systems for off road race trucks, Formula 1 cars and the like. It's fully rebuildable, and you can have it made however you want.

I told you it was more than you'd want to spend, but thought others might want one anyway.

Paul

$85 at the surplus place....is that with the clevis ends??

http://www.westtexasoffroad.com has 1.5" bore rams with heims available for around $200.

Mine came from Surplus Center....has cross-tube style ends.....about $80.
Jay

i think a rockwell is suposed to have 10" stroke not 8" better check it out before you order

Why the 1.5 cylinder? Here is the one I was planning on using for my rockwell. Is there anything wrong with it?http://www.baileynet.com//baileynet/productBrowse.asp?sku=214113I++++++

McMaster Carr
Reid tool supply
Grainger
hope this helps:flipoff2:

I sell mine for 150 each.
They come in 1.5 and 1.75" bore sizes and 6 and 8" strokes
http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/files/reneckjeepram.jpg

Rockstomper kit for $195 works well for the cost. I don't think I'd want a 1.5" for that huge ass axle, but it's your rig. A stock toyota pump barely will move a 1.5" 8" stroke ram, especially when pulling into a parking spot at the mall.:flipoff2: