Ram Assist Q:

[Blaze Sr.]

So I have a K5 with a D60 front and 14FF rear. I want to do ram assist. Question Will a 1.5in bore with a 6in stroke work or do I need bigger?
And if anyone has any other tips thats great as I will attempt to do myself.

[bggrnchvy]

D60's need an 8" stroke, but you still have to limit them down to about 7"'s.

[Blaze Sr.]

thanks

[scoobydann]

yup on the 8"--and the smaller the ram the faster and less power it has--the bigger the ram the slower it is but has more power--

that said I have the 2" ram and it does excellent except the very fast turn during my desert running. I just have to plan ahead.

[Blaze Sr.]

thanks for the help. you think I should go 2in then? Im running 42's and prob. 50/50 trails and sand. I just a lil scared of having to slow of turning.

[scoobydann]

i think an 1 3/4 would be fine. if i would do it again thats how id go

[bggrnchvy]

I went the 1.75" route, not sure how it will perform but Ive heard of some issue with the 5/8" rod in most 1.5" rams deflecting causing the seal to leak. I drive mine around town and to and from trails as well so the 2" was going to be a little slow for me as well without going to a KRC pump or something.

[Blaze Sr.]

the help is great, one last Q: after the box it tapped. (chevy K5) which hole is which of the top and bottom?

[scoobydann]

Its trial and error---hook up the lines and turn the wheel (with fluid in it of course) and if the tire wants to go the other direction flip the lines. it makes it easier if the axle is on jackstands too.

[Blaze Sr.]

well i think I got all the help i needed to start, thanks everyone.

scoobydann
I saw your K5 on (peoples projects) looks great love the cage nice hydo assist
I take it that pic was your first run? if so how did it go? anything you will change?

[Blaze Sr.]

well i think I got all the help i needed to start, thanks everyone.

scoobydann
I saw your K5 on (peoples projects) looks great love the cage nice hydo assist
I take it that pic was your first run? if so how did it go? anything you will change?

[pbmang]

Not to hijack the thread, but what is the best way to limit the travel of the ram?

[bggrnchvy]

Machined steel spacers, not the easiest and not the route Im trying first but IMO that would be the best option(stainless if care to machine it may even work better so it won't corrode).

Im trying the leaf spring bushing cut down route with some heavy washers, some have done it and say it works, we will have to see.

[Triaged]

Originally Posted by pbmang

Not to hijack the thread, but what is the best way to limit the travel of the ram?

Open up the ram. Put a piece of thick walled tube cut to the right length on the shaft. Reassemble.

[scoobydann]

but what is the best way to limit the travel of the ram?

leaf spring bushing cut down route with some heavy washers, some have done it and say it works, we will have to see.

this should work and I have been told it will, but I just kinda know when the ram is pushing too much and I stop there. I'm sure i will be eating my words but thats the fun part right.

scoobydann
I saw your K5 on (peoples projects) looks great love the cage nice hydo assist
I take it that pic was your first run? if so how did it go? anything you will change?

thanks. So far the only thing i will be adding is bumpstops. I did already add a traction bar and it has helped A LOT on the axle wrap (It feels a little weird climbing but I haven't tried it in the real stuff.) the front shocks are a little soft for the speedy stuff but ill keep them for a little while and see how it goes.

Over all I am VERY happy with the way she turned out.--now I need bigger tires

[Blaze Sr.]

should I stard a new thread? I wana see some pics of your trac bar. Also what rear springs are you running and what front shocks(to soft?) I was going to get the procomp 3000's good bad? im poor, on king coils here

[scoobydann]

Originally Posted by Blaze Sr.

should I stard a new thread? I wana see some pics of your trac bar. Also what rear springs are you running and what front shocks(to soft?) I was going to get the procomp 3000's good bad? im poor, on king coils here

On the trac bar/wrap bar or whatever anyone calls it, ill get some pics up soon.

the rear springs are 57" ford 1/2 ton springs. I ran the rancho 5000's (equivilant to the procomp 3000) and hated them. way too stiff, especially with an off the shelf lift spring. personal expirence only. I dont think I have ever been happier with spending a little bit more on good shocks. it really does make a difference. on the front I have the Bilstein 5125's with 255/75 valving, and for my application I think I am going to go a little bit stiffer shock. The soft springs and soft shocks don't go well. But, it's a HELL of a lot better, but I think I can go more. You don't have to spend mucho $$ on shocks but the little bit more you spend the MUCH better the shock will be. I will say this from personal expirence--if you go with some bilsteins go through Mad4WD.

[ccj8008]

Go to the redneck ram sight for instructions on modifying the ps pump. Takes about an hour if you are just drilling out the orifice. Made a huge difference in my set up.