hydro assist for yota

banjostring · Feb 4, 2015

never used hydro assist and need to know if all I need is a tapped steering box, or if I need orbital valve and tapped box????? :dunno:

if I just need a tapped box does anybody around Chattanooga, south pittsburg, middle tn area have one willing to sale or both if were to need them? in desperate need :spin:

09zkrankin · Feb 4, 2015

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All you need is a tapped box for assist. It's easy to do, just take your time

bluetoy · Feb 4, 2015

You will need a tapped steering box, ram, and lines. I would highly recommend adding a bigger reservoir and definitely a cooler to the system as well.

I've had good luck with Trail Gear's hydro assist kit. Check the vendor section for XRR. He has one in stock at a good price.

If you have a good box, I can tap it for you, if you want.

banjostring · Feb 4, 2015

yea knew I needed ram and hoses. I can git the ram at tractor supply

may have to see wat I can do, preciate the input fellas

bluetoy · Feb 4, 2015

Make sure you get the right length stroke on the ram.

banjostring · Feb 4, 2015

10-4 wats the best way to do that

TBItoy · Feb 4, 2015

banjostring said:
10-4 wats the best way to do that

put the front axle on jack stands

turn full lock one direction

put a mark on the tie rod (in line with a reference point that is easy to measure)

turn full lock the other direction

measure how far the mark moved.

buy a ram that is close to that measurement

make and install spacers to limit the travel of the ram to what you need.

FYI pretty much any ram at tractor supply will be too big/bulky to easily use for hydro assist on a yota.

Something like this will be better http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Cylinders/Double-Acting-Hydraulic-Cylinders/1-5X6X1-DA-HYD-CYL-SWIVEL-EYES-9-7258-6.axd