Hydraulic steering!!
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Hydraulic steering!!
My latest thought on my new project is adding Hydraulic steering.
I have done this with several tractors in the past, and I see online where they are doing it with skyjacked 4x4's. ANY THOUGHTS??
My project is a 1972 F350 1 ton dump. 2wd with manual steering.
I have done this with several tractors in the past, and I see online where they are doing it with skyjacked 4x4's. ANY THOUGHTS??My project is a 1972 F350 1 ton dump. 2wd with manual steering.
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Yea... typically not legal on public roads. Check your state's laws regarding fully hydraulic steering.
It would be a conversion.. not an addition. It would consist of an orbital steering valve connected to a steering shaft and steering wheel.
Contact PSC Motorsports for information: PSC Motorsports Online
It would be a conversion.. not an addition. It would consist of an orbital steering valve connected to a steering shaft and steering wheel.
Contact PSC Motorsports for information: PSC Motorsports Online
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i have the same question as jowilker. switching from non PS to PS on these trucks especially with a 2wd is a quick and easy upgrade. i dont see any reason why you should go full hydro. except if you want the cool looks of them and spend unneeded money. if anything go with hydro assist. thats what im doing heres my ram havent mounted it yet just waiting to get some tube and heims to make my tie rod.
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I am just more familiar with hydraulics. And I already have the steering valve and cylinder.
But I will go the other route if it is better. Thats why I was looking for input.
But I will go the other route if it is better. Thats why I was looking for input.
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i have the same question as jowilker. switching from non PS to PS on these trucks especially with a 2wd is a quick and easy upgrade. i dont see any reason why you should go full hydro. except if you want the cool looks of them and spend unneeded money. if anything go with hydro assist. thats what im doing heres my ram havent mounted it yet just waiting to get some tube and heims to make my tie rod.
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That's one thing I like about manual steering. But power would be nice for tight runs in parking lots. Or for quick correction of oversteer. Lol
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Typically straight hydraulic steering does not return to center like a mechanical system, or provide any feedback from the road. Most hydraulic systems can be steered without input power, but it's very difficult. It's also rarely legal on the road for those two reasons.
The stock Ford system is way overboosted, I'd actually like to find a way to take about half the assist away, although if you need more I'd recommend something like the Redneck Ram system, where they tap the pressure channels on your stock PS box to drive a cylinder as well.
The stock Ford system is way overboosted, I'd actually like to find a way to take about half the assist away, although if you need more I'd recommend something like the Redneck Ram system, where they tap the pressure channels on your stock PS box to drive a cylinder as well.
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