Rockwells make your sac swell!

slytowncrawler2 · Aug 27, 2014

Why the hell ain't ouverson answering the phone??????? Sooo we got gearhart, RCV, and ouverson. Is that our only choices?? Need long side chromolie ASAP

Rohlingoffroad · Aug 27, 2014

I have never had a problem getting parts from ouverson Steve has answered the phone every time I have called if u need one quick call Scott a sunfire Offroad he can make stuff happen :dblthumb:

kody29 · Sep 16, 2014

Ok I remember a while back there was a post about a double ended ram on here to use instead of the psc for the rockwells and I can't find it can someone point me in the right direction thanks

TBItoy · Sep 16, 2014

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kody29 said:
Ok I remember a while back there was a post about a double ended ram on here to use instead of the psc for the rockwells and I can't find it can someone point me in the right direction thanks

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Elliott · Sep 16, 2014

A Psc one would be fine just not the 3" one that comes in the kit, it's just to big and makes the steering slow.

patooyee · Sep 16, 2014

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TBItoy said:
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X2. Very happy with mine.

kody29 · Sep 16, 2014

Which one is everyone using and which clevis ends

patooyee · Sep 16, 2014

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2.5x10. I use old POS clevis ends that I have had for years.

TBItoy · Sep 16, 2014

2.5x10

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Cylinders/Power-Steering-Hydraulic-Cylinders/2-5x10x1-5-DA-DOUBLE-ROD-HYD-CYL-9-6847.axd

Either buy PSC, trail gear, or any other brand clevis ends, or put the rod end directly into the ram and make a clevis end with tabs on your tie rods

mwoods · Oct 14, 2014

I seen your post in the Harlan ride. All I have for pics are some on another site. Gaorc.com build threads woodshed special. I hope this helps ya

Eddyj · Oct 14, 2014

Jhouser · Oct 22, 2014

What locker are you guys running? I can't decide if I want to run a locker or just weld them. :fish:

Eddyj · Oct 22, 2014

Weld if your doing pinion brakes.

Jhouser · Oct 22, 2014

They are Welded now but take a mile to make a turn so I wondering if changing to a locker if that would help. ???

fordcontraption01 · Oct 22, 2014

It won't help that much. Mine is welded rear and Detroit front both steer axles. Run twin stick t case and do front digs to drag you around. It works great :dblthumb:

patooyee · Oct 22, 2014

I very much enjoy taking mine out of 4wd and allowing the front end to open up with the Ouverson locker. If I don't actually NEED 4wd chances are high that I am in 2wd.

Jhouser · Oct 22, 2014

patooyee said:
I very much enjoy taking mine out of 4wd and allowing the front end to open up with the Ouverson locker. If I don't actually NEED 4wd chances are high that I am in 2wd.

Do you only have the Ouverson locker in the front? The last time I ran Rocks I had a 8" ram on the front with 127" wheelbase and 46" claws. I got tired of making three and four point turns but loved the abuse they would handle.

paradisepwoffrd · Oct 22, 2014

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Scrub & wheelbase tends to lend to alot of steering issues with Rockwell rigs.

As mentioned, front dig only while driving around gives best drivability

patooyee · Oct 22, 2014

Jhouser said:
Do you only have the Ouverson locker in the front? The last time I ran Rocks I had a 8" ram on the front with 127" wheelbase and 46" claws. I got tired of making three and four point turns but loved the abuse they would handle.

I am spooled in the rear with 2" shafts and Ouverson 16-spline shafts in the front. I have a 10" cylinder on the stock steering arms BEHIND the axle (correct akerman) and use almost the entire stroke. 120" wheelbase. There was a noticeable improvement in turning radius from when I had opposite akerman / knuckles pointing forwards on the front to when I switched the steering to behind the axle.

b.boyd · Oct 23, 2014

Yes it will make a difference, I have a locker in front of both of my rigs. Actually front and rear and don't regret it.. Ouverson's is the one to have and not a detroit..
The welded the carriers, will work, but generally make the steering characteristics even worse as it pushes.. Having rear steering makes welded carriers more tolerable....but yeah isn't sharp turning over rated molaugh