gorilla_skater
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Since my “next upgrade” poll was almost unanimous for Hydro assist, let’s talk about light bars. JK
My current steering set up is ORO u-turn steering linkage with stock pump and gear and a Metal Cloak track bar.
I contacted ORO and Steve sent me the info below.
“So, that's a RockRam, the PSC kit is more popular I believe. BUT one thing to know, you need to use a 6" ram for this setup.
The standard kit for the TJ's utilize the ram to the draglink, and that kit utilizes an 8" ram (that needs to be limited to just over 6") however when we mount the ram to the tie rod (its far better here as the ram then only puts the force on each tie rod end, NOT thru the draglink and to the tie rod.)
The standard kits typically include a set of brackets to weld to the tie rod/draglink, BUT we do not recommend welding to the Uturn Tie rod, as it is heat treated, so the clamp shown there is the best way. Poly Performance and I beleive PSC themselves offer a clamp for 1.375 diameter (happens to be stock JK size as well) And these clamps now allow the rod end for the ram to mount directly to the clamp. I'd recommend ordering that clamp separately.
SO, with the 6" ram, mounted with the fixed end into the stabilizer mount on the TJ/XJ axle, and the 4 or 6 bolt clamp on the tie rod there is room for that all to be happy.
I do recommend getting the steering/geometry all setup and Jeep driving nice BEFORE mounting the ram (especially if you are replacing the gear, do this with the ports to the ram plugged) This will determine how far the tie rod will move from left to right, stop to stop. You will want to do this, move it full right turn to the stop, then put a piece of tape on the tie rod and measure to the mounting bracket for the stabilizer (doesn't need to be the center, just to the face is good, you want a spot that you can repeat the measurement easily.) and then swing to the far opposite turn, and now measure the distance from the tape to the same bracket point again, this should be just under 6", and we recommend adding a washer or two inside of the ram so that the ram travel is limited to what the steering stops allow. IF the ram moves farther, then turning and holding the wheel will over-pressurize the ram and push on the tie rod. You want the ram to match the steering travel, allowing full travel of the steering plus not over working the ram by pushing beyond where it should.
With the steering all adjusted for proper ride/drive and centering of the steering wheel, then install the ram to match the travel range, and then hook up the hoses and bleed the system and drive!!!!!”
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My current steering set up is ORO u-turn steering linkage with stock pump and gear and a Metal Cloak track bar.
I contacted ORO and Steve sent me the info below.
“So, that's a RockRam, the PSC kit is more popular I believe. BUT one thing to know, you need to use a 6" ram for this setup.
The standard kit for the TJ's utilize the ram to the draglink, and that kit utilizes an 8" ram (that needs to be limited to just over 6") however when we mount the ram to the tie rod (its far better here as the ram then only puts the force on each tie rod end, NOT thru the draglink and to the tie rod.)
The standard kits typically include a set of brackets to weld to the tie rod/draglink, BUT we do not recommend welding to the Uturn Tie rod, as it is heat treated, so the clamp shown there is the best way. Poly Performance and I beleive PSC themselves offer a clamp for 1.375 diameter (happens to be stock JK size as well) And these clamps now allow the rod end for the ram to mount directly to the clamp. I'd recommend ordering that clamp separately.
SO, with the 6" ram, mounted with the fixed end into the stabilizer mount on the TJ/XJ axle, and the 4 or 6 bolt clamp on the tie rod there is room for that all to be happy.
I do recommend getting the steering/geometry all setup and Jeep driving nice BEFORE mounting the ram (especially if you are replacing the gear, do this with the ports to the ram plugged) This will determine how far the tie rod will move from left to right, stop to stop. You will want to do this, move it full right turn to the stop, then put a piece of tape on the tie rod and measure to the mounting bracket for the stabilizer (doesn't need to be the center, just to the face is good, you want a spot that you can repeat the measurement easily.) and then swing to the far opposite turn, and now measure the distance from the tape to the same bracket point again, this should be just under 6", and we recommend adding a washer or two inside of the ram so that the ram travel is limited to what the steering stops allow. IF the ram moves farther, then turning and holding the wheel will over-pressurize the ram and push on the tie rod. You want the ram to match the steering travel, allowing full travel of the steering plus not over working the ram by pushing beyond where it should.
With the steering all adjusted for proper ride/drive and centering of the steering wheel, then install the ram to match the travel range, and then hook up the hoses and bleed the system and drive!!!!!”
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