Double ended ram

crash2 · Dec 14, 2016

So one thing I really want to change is dump the single ended ram and going with a double ended.

I have worked with the PSC unit and its pretty nice but not positive on what size for my 60 (bore/stroke). I wanna say the 60 uses 7" of stroke but I can't recall..

Also anybody ever used this unit?

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydrau...ers/2x8x1-25-DA-DOUBLE-ROD-HYD-CYL-9-6845.axd

joeyf · Dec 14, 2016

Its a good ram. I have had mine for around 7 years know with no problems. Will have to check but I think I went with the 1.5 shaft.

TreeClimber · Dec 14, 2016

Going full hydraulic?

My 60 has an 8 inch ram.
When I talked to the steering experts, the larger bore equals increased pressure, but slower speed.
I opted for a single ended ram, 1.5 inch, as an assist only.

POR · Dec 14, 2016

I run a Howe 2.5 10", their stuff is expensive but best **** on the market. Their race support/customer service is awesome. I'd run trail gear before psc.. I honestly don't think I've talked to anybody that has good things to say about psc...
if your close to dodge width I'd run a 10" ram we put an 8" on one of our cars with a dodge 60 and it just didn't have enough steering, we swapped out and went to a 10"

crash2 · Dec 14, 2016

TreeClimber said:
Going full hydraulic?

My 60 has an 8 inch ram.
When I talked to the steering experts, the larger bore equals increased pressure, but slower speed.
I opted for a single ended ram, 1.5 inch, as an assist only.

I have been full hydro for 9 years . Just going to a double ended ram.

crash2 · Dec 14, 2016

POR said:
I run a Howe 2.5 10", their stuff is expensive but best **** on the market. Their race support/customer service is awesome. I'd run trail gear before psc.. I honestly don't think I've talked to anybody that has good things to say about psc...
if your close to dodge width I'd run a 10" ram we put an 8" on one of our cars with a dodge 60 and it just didn't have enough steering, we swapped out and went to a 10"

Best part is all I need is the ram--I have the rest already... Ya I know about howe and the psc ram on matts rig that I just did had a leak on the ram.

POR · Dec 14, 2016

crash said:
Best part is all I need is the ram--I have the rest already... Ya I know about howe and the psc ram on matts rig that I just did had a leak on the ram.

How wide is your front? My ram total shaft length is 26"
I guess the only worry you'd have is over steering the u joints... you could always have Branik clearance them as well

crash2 · Dec 14, 2016

POR said:
How wide is your front? My ram total shaft length is 26"
I guess the only worry you'd have is over steering the u joints... you could always have Branik clearance them as well

Width is a moot point though when it comes to travel and just as I thought its about 7 7/8" travel lock to lock so a 8" will work. So its a matter of de-stroking an 8" about 1/4"--which I have done numerous times.

POR · Dec 15, 2016

crash said:
Width is a moot point though when it comes to travel and just as I thought its about 7 7/8" travel lock to lock so a 8" will work. So its a matter of de-stroking an 8" about 1/4"--which I have done numerous times.

I didn't word my question properly, but you did answer it hahaha!

ChrisStewart · Dec 15, 2016

Get your shafts clearanced, or run spidertrax 60 shafts. The extra steering is priceless. I'll never run anything but howe again.

Paulie · Dec 15, 2016

I run a 3" Howe ram that's a 10" stroke. For the time it has been destroked to 8". Now that I have Brandik shafts that are good for 50* steering I have the option to go full 10" if I get off these 44s.

Clark · Dec 16, 2016

Howe seems to make the best product, but i and many others have had no issues with the psc rams.

PORTER · Dec 17, 2016

Clark said:
Howe seems to make the best product, but i and many others have had no issues with the psc rams.

Tho I have never ran any Howe components I have been pretty happy with PSC over the years also.

crash2 · Dec 19, 2016

I am really leaning to the howe P#433 (2.5x8)

crash2 · Dec 19, 2016

And for the record I have used PSC a few times on others rigs with zero issues..

Just so happens this jewel is on sale..

http://www.pscmotorsports.com/motor...ring/xr-series-2-5-double-ended-ram-8059.html