single ram full hydrosteer?

[ih8mud34]

my buddy that works at a fork lift shop is hooking me up with an orbital valve. and i can make the hoses. and i was going to get a 2" bore 8" stroke cylinder. and i am using a full size ford dana 44. will a 8" stroke be to much? and put stress to the knuckles. also i am going to run my stock jeep yj pump. i may stretch the spring in it a lil.to give it just a lil more pressure. but will this be enough to turn it?

 

[Dwalk]

should be fine, also add a cooler

 

[ih8mud34]

thanks. ive been wanting to do this so i can stretch my front end out some more. so i dont have to move the steering box. so far i have 100$ in the parts for full hydro. i mean why buy a kit for 1k when you can do it youself?

 

[Dwalk]

if your going full hydro, take the steering box off and junk it, you'll never miss it

 

[Hotrod]

In my experience with stock pumps, a 2.5 bore is slower but I think it will help you on force. I run a 2.5 and a stock GM pump. Works pretty good, but it needs a stronger pump. It's all in the application your going after.

 

[Dwalk]

a lot of different opinions, who knows. I run a PSC 2x8 with stock pump with no issues, 1 tons with 39.5's, perfect for mine. I couldn't get the PSC rep to believe it though :****: Most of these guys running AG-rams are 2x8's

 

[ih8mud34]

oh and how do i tell if the center of the orbital valve is open or closed center. someone on caso said that if it was a closed center that it would get hot and burn my pump up.

 

[KPatterson]

Ive ran the same single ended full hydro PSC kit on my current rig and last rig. Both on 47s no problems at all even somewhat street worthy.

 

[s10me]

i stole this idea it seems to work

http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html

 

[ih8mud34]

Bumpo!

how do i tell if the center of the orbital valve is open or closed center. someone on caso said that if it was a closed center that it would get hot and burn my pump up.