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1974d2004x4 · 05-09-2006, 11:16 PM

Looking to do a ram assist steering on Dana 60. I want to use a 8x2 ram at tractor supply just uncertain on how to tap into steering box to drive it...any info on this procedure?

Donahue · 05-09-2006, 11:23 PM

this is the perfect this to buy a membership so you can search. this has been covered lots of times. but here is a little help: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...Tap/index.html it was in the "tech article" section of this site.

ptillman · 05-09-2006, 11:27 PM

Don't waste your time with the wrong cyl. Call PSC for help choosing what you need for your application, and buy one from them. I use theirs exclusively with great results!!!

Donahue · 05-09-2006, 11:43 PM

agreed on the fact that your ram is probably a bit excessive. but i wouldnt waste money on a "high dollar ram" either. there isnt really anything different save for a few "conviences" between the name brand rams and regular ones. i got mine off here: https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.a...c&keyword=HCD1 i went with a 1.5x8 ram.

one more thing to note, i figured out that if you use the factory location for your tie rod, you will out travel the ram by just over an inch (8 inch ram). but if you use high steer, depending on your arm you can use less than 8 inches of travel. the factory tie rod travels just over 9 inches. just a heads up for anyone who didnt know.

rockcrawler80 · 05-09-2006, 11:49 PM

Here's a couple of pics from my build up, less the borgeson joints.
Call PSC
PSC Motor Sports
11468 FM 730 South
Azle Texas 76010
817-270-0102
pscmotorsports.com
These guys are great. And their systems are geat. You may want to consider running some borgeson joints as well, those rag joints suck.

TAWL_BOY · 05-17-2006, 12:06 PM

West Texas Off Road has a great setup for a good price. You can buy the whole thing or just the parts you need. They'll even rebuild and tap you box. They've been featured in Fourwheel & Off Road

ptillman · 05-17-2006, 09:02 PM

Yes, I know them well. I buy all my parts from PCS. I drill and tap my own boxes, but I have never done one of the new chevy boxes. However, now I have! It is all the same, just a little different casting.

05-09-2006, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
1974d2004x4 Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42071 Location: In the mountains of California Posts: 281	Ram assist steering on Dana 60 Looking to do a ram assist steering on Dana 60. I want to use a 8x2 ram at tractor supply just uncertain on how to tap into steering box to drive it...any info on this procedure? __________________ Women look better without clothes

05-09-2006, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Donahue Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68512 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 1,152	this is the perfect this to buy a membership so you can search. this has been covered lots of times. but here is a little help: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...Tap/index.html it was in the "tech article" section of this site. __________________ 89 s10, flogged regularly 94 burb, tow rig

05-09-2006, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
ptillman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62345 Posts: 39	Don't waste your time with the wrong cyl. Call PSC for help choosing what you need for your application, and buy one from them. I use theirs exclusively with great results!!! __________________ [B]86 CJ7[/B]: 8" lft, 38 TSL, D44 F&R, Lockers [B]95 4Runner[/B]: 32" tires [B]87 K30[/B]: 18" lft, 44 Boggers, 15x18 Real Wheels, 502BB, t400/NP208, D60F, 14bff rear [B]KFX400[/B]: +3 front, TCS Shocks, +4 rear, CarbonFiber Beadlocks Last edited by ptillman; 05-11-2006 at 12:03 AM.

05-09-2006, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Donahue Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68512 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 1,152	agreed on the fact that your ram is probably a bit excessive. but i wouldnt waste money on a "high dollar ram" either. there isnt really anything different save for a few "conviences" between the name brand rams and regular ones. i got mine off here: https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.a...c&keyword=HCD1 i went with a 1.5x8 ram. one more thing to note, i figured out that if you use the factory location for your tie rod, you will out travel the ram by just over an inch (8 inch ram). but if you use high steer, depending on your arm you can use less than 8 inches of travel. the factory tie rod travels just over 9 inches. just a heads up for anyone who didnt know. __________________ 89 s10, flogged regularly 94 burb, tow rig

05-09-2006, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
rockcrawler80 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57140 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 52	Here's a couple of pics from my build up, less the borgeson joints. Call PSC PSC Motor Sports 11468 FM 730 South Azle Texas 76010 817-270-0102 pscmotorsports.com These guys are great. And their systems are geat. You may want to consider running some borgeson joints as well, those rag joints suck. __________________ [B][/B][FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Yellow"][B]FKM[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

05-17-2006, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
TAWL_BOY OCX Off Road Audio Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72810 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,453	West Texas Off Road has a great setup for a good price. You can buy the whole thing or just the parts you need. They'll even rebuild and tap you box. They've been featured in Fourwheel & Off Road

05-17-2006, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ptillman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62345 Posts: 39	Yes, I know them well. I buy all my parts from PCS. I drill and tap my own boxes, but I have never done one of the new chevy boxes. However, now I have! It is all the same, just a little different casting. __________________ [B]86 CJ7[/B]: 8" lft, 38 TSL, D44 F&R, Lockers [B]95 4Runner[/B]: 32" tires [B]87 K30[/B]: 18" lft, 44 Boggers, 15x18 Real Wheels, 502BB, t400/NP208, D60F, 14bff rear [B]KFX400[/B]: +3 front, TCS Shocks, +4 rear, CarbonFiber Beadlocks

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