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tierodking · 05-03-2006, 09:25 AM

i am trying to install a ram assist on my D60. I have dynatracs hi-steer set up on my jeep. it is a 97 tj. I am also running a standard RE long arm kit.
The problem is, with the hi steer, there is no room for the ram to fit reasonably unless I go to the pitman. That is definately not my 1st choice and will be my last resort. do any of you have a dynatrac D60 w/ their hi steer and are runing a ram? can you send me pics?

I have tried every option in order to get the ram on but nothing is within reason.

thanks

BlueAngel · 05-03-2006, 10:09 AM

Post a picture of your set-up.

tierodking · 05-03-2006, 10:39 AM

BlueAngel · 05-03-2006, 11:10 AM

I'm using a similar steering set-up and I put the ram right behind the tie-rod, you can't see it from the front (take a look at the stretch thread in my link, I have plenty of pictures of how I mounted mine on the third page), I don't recommend you put it on the drag link, even though it might take some fab work to get it attached to the tie rod, you could put it right under the tie rod on the passenger side, and weld a skid plate for the ram on the axle tube like I did.

kirbyiv · 05-03-2006, 11:39 AM

not exactly what you're looking for...but my ram goes to the pitman arm and works beautifully:

LazyDog · 05-03-2006, 02:00 PM

Looks to me that the trackbar will hit the ram, if you try to stick it behind the tierod. I have a dynatrac front end to... IMO, they're highsteer setup sucks for ram assist. I think, the best answer is to put the ram under the tierod and build a "tube bumper" to protect the ram.

After shearing off the bolts on my dynatrac knuckles, my answer was to go to rockcrusher knuckles and mount my ram this way...

I copied this design from mad4wd and it works great. The only issue is that you have to run enough spring lift to clear the ram on the driver's side frame. Oh.. I you have to make a new trackbar and trackbar mount. The dynatrac trackbar with a bend sucks anywho.

Funkel · 05-03-2006, 03:37 PM

I found a perfect spot after a bunch of trying. 1.5" bore ram.

LazyDog · 05-03-2006, 05:14 PM

I'd suggest a brace for that trackbar mount. I originally mounted mine in the same spot and I twisted that mount like it was made out of tin. I braced it with a piece of tube to the upper control arm mount on the passenger side.

Funkel · 05-03-2006, 06:16 PM

It stood up to a shitload of hammers runs, and 1/2 season of CalROCs.

tierodking · 05-03-2006, 07:26 PM

thank you for all of your suggestions. off to the drwing board to see what is most pheasable for me. I'll let you know what transpires.

shawn

05-03-2006, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
tierodking Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24731 Location: VA Posts: 77	ram assist install help i am trying to install a ram assist on my D60. I have dynatracs hi-steer set up on my jeep. it is a 97 tj. I am also running a standard RE long arm kit. The problem is, with the hi steer, there is no room for the ram to fit reasonably unless I go to the pitman. That is definately not my 1st choice and will be my last resort. do any of you have a dynatrac D60 w/ their hi steer and are runing a ram? can you send me pics? I have tried every option in order to get the ram on but nothing is within reason. thanks

05-03-2006, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlueAngel Bending light Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24300 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,212	Post a picture of your set-up. __________________ Project - Destroyer

05-03-2006, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
BlueAngel Bending light Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24300 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,212	I'm using a similar steering set-up and I put the ram right behind the tie-rod, you can't see it from the front (take a look at the stretch thread in my link, I have plenty of pictures of how I mounted mine on the third page), I don't recommend you put it on the drag link, even though it might take some fab work to get it attached to the tie rod, you could put it right under the tie rod on the passenger side, and weld a skid plate for the ram on the axle tube like I did. __________________ Project - Destroyer

05-03-2006, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
kirbyiv K^2 Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49704 Location: Cincinnasti, OH Posts: 2,425	not exactly what you're looking for...but my ram goes to the pitman arm and works beautifully: Attached Images __________________ Walle Crawler /forum/general-4x4-discussion/1038946-project-walle-crawler.html Benz Buggy http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=877869 Slinky Blue Ballz /forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/551947-project-slinky-blue-ballz.html

05-03-2006, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
LazyDog Granite Guru Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25216 Location: MA Posts: 659	Looks to me that the trackbar will hit the ram, if you try to stick it behind the tierod. I have a dynatrac front end to... IMO, they're highsteer setup sucks for ram assist. I think, the best answer is to put the ram under the tierod and build a "tube bumper" to protect the ram. After shearing off the bolts on my dynatrac knuckles, my answer was to go to rockcrusher knuckles and mount my ram this way... I copied this design from mad4wd and it works great. The only issue is that you have to run enough spring lift to clear the ram on the driver's side frame. Oh.. I you have to make a new trackbar and trackbar mount. The dynatrac trackbar with a bend sucks anywho. __________________ #327 Lambert Motorsports Follow us on facebook here. Help us race in KOH 2012. #327 Build and #327 Pics Thanks to our sponsors: Clayton Off-Road BFGoodrich Extreme Axle Sales Last edited by LazyDog; 05-03-2006 at 02:03 PM.

05-03-2006, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
tierodking Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24731 Location: VA Posts: 77

05-03-2006, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Funkel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1197 Location: Virginia Posts: 760	I found a perfect spot after a bunch of trying. 1.5" bore ram.

05-03-2006, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
LazyDog Granite Guru Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25216 Location: MA Posts: 659	I'd suggest a brace for that trackbar mount. I originally mounted mine in the same spot and I twisted that mount like it was made out of tin. I braced it with a piece of tube to the upper control arm mount on the passenger side. __________________ #327 Lambert Motorsports Follow us on facebook here. Help us race in KOH 2012. #327 Build and #327 Pics Thanks to our sponsors: Clayton Off-Road BFGoodrich Extreme Axle Sales

05-03-2006, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Funkel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1197 Location: Virginia Posts: 760	It stood up to a shitload of hammers runs, and 1/2 season of CalROCs.

05-03-2006, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
tierodking Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24731 Location: VA Posts: 77	thank you for all of your suggestions. off to the drwing board to see what is most pheasable for me. I'll let you know what transpires. shawn

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