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<blockquote data-quote="dirtygoat" data-source="post: 1447139" data-attributes="member: 17531"><p><strong>Additional Info...</strong></p><p></p><p>It took a bit to bleed the system... Get it up on jack stands and start turning the wheel in one direction... You'll need to keep a good eye on how much fluid there is, you don't want to run it low at the pump and suck air... </p><p></p><p>I turned and turned until it finally started turning the wheels, when it got to full lock I cracked open the fitting at the ram for the other side and turned until it was squirting out... Then tightened it back up and kept turning until it hit full lock in the other direction... Again, keep and eye on the fluid level...</p><p></p><p>I let my oldest boy sit there and turn it lock to lock for a while until I didn't see anymore air bubbles... Adding fluid as needed...</p><p></p><p>Started it up and cycled it for a bit and set it back on the ground... No problems turning on concrete with hubs locked and a welded diff...</p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, I CAN steer when the engine is off... It's similar to regular power steering when not running, just harded... Easier when the rig is rolling...</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm using Walmart ATF...</p><p></p><p></p><p>Wouldn't recommend it on the road... I test it out around the neighborhood and it's not scary or acts weird, just would hate to lose fluid for some reason and have no steering... I live a ways out, so it's pretty common to see people driving tractors and such down the street...</p><p></p><p></p><p>IMHO, it's easier and cheaper than cross over with assist... I'm into it for under $200... </p><p></p><p></p><p>No need to brace the frame where the steering box is, nothing is putting stress on the frame... That saves a lot of money...</p><p></p><p></p><p>This may not be for everyone, some like the customer support of a store bought kit... But, for those of you that like to figure stuff out and make it work, this is probably one of the best upgrades I've done...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dirtygoat, post: 1447139, member: 17531"] [b]Additional Info...[/b] It took a bit to bleed the system... Get it up on jack stands and start turning the wheel in one direction... You'll need to keep a good eye on how much fluid there is, you don't want to run it low at the pump and suck air... I turned and turned until it finally started turning the wheels, when it got to full lock I cracked open the fitting at the ram for the other side and turned until it was squirting out... Then tightened it back up and kept turning until it hit full lock in the other direction... Again, keep and eye on the fluid level... I let my oldest boy sit there and turn it lock to lock for a while until I didn't see anymore air bubbles... Adding fluid as needed... Started it up and cycled it for a bit and set it back on the ground... No problems turning on concrete with hubs locked and a welded diff... Also, I CAN steer when the engine is off... It's similar to regular power steering when not running, just harded... Easier when the rig is rolling... I'm using Walmart ATF... Wouldn't recommend it on the road... I test it out around the neighborhood and it's not scary or acts weird, just would hate to lose fluid for some reason and have no steering... I live a ways out, so it's pretty common to see people driving tractors and such down the street... IMHO, it's easier and cheaper than cross over with assist... I'm into it for under $200... No need to brace the frame where the steering box is, nothing is putting stress on the frame... That saves a lot of money... This may not be for everyone, some like the customer support of a store bought kit... But, for those of you that like to figure stuff out and make it work, this is probably one of the best upgrades I've done... [/QUOTE]
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