single or double ended ram?

[liv2mx]

i see most of the southern buggy's running just a single ended ram? why not double? lower cost, more reliable?
i am in the process of building a rig and i like the idea of just a single ram. what rams, pumps and valves are you guys using.i was also told a single ram turns slower 1 way is that true?

 

[wizzo]

if you compare a 2.5x8 DE vs SE, your talking about $50 difference in the ram cost. some people don't like having to put a big mount on their axle to run a DE ram. SE ram is easier and more compact to mount. i personally run a DE ram. i like the feel and with high steer arms you can get it up out of the way. SE rams will have more power in one direction.

i've been running a full psc kit for a couple years. when i built my buggy, i sent the p pump off to be serviced and upgraded to a new reservior with filter and larger lines. so far i feel like my steering isn't as powerful as it was when the pump was brand new. supposedly the pump i sent in was fine, they freshened it up and sent it back no charge. i have nothing but positive things to say about psc's service, i usually speak with kelvin. with that said i'm considering going to a KRC pump at some point. i've heard nothing but good things about their service and pumps. i hear howe is the best but it is also pricey and some guys say their service can be lacking depending on who you talk to.

 

[liv2mx]

thanks for the info..i am leaning se ram just for the ease of mounting.i have billet knuckles w keyed high steer arms so i am not worried about sheering the bolts(seems to be common with a de setup) i just like the way i see everyone mount the SE ram. thinking a howe setup.have a good connection for howe.
just wondered why i dont see more SE ram setups other then the southern buggy's.