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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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dont ask me why or tell me i dont need it.....lol i wanna do hydro assit on my xj. only problem is i cant find any kits anywhere? any help would be greatly aprecited i coulfd call somewhere and gt pricing and info but id like to see a kit for mmy self with pics for my self....with info.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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First off how much lift you running? Tire size? And use?

Second PSC is the leader in hydro assist kits so start there..
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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ill be running 5 inches of lift, and im going to re gear and run 36 inch boggers/irocks in fall. i have already braced steering box. i also have a hd tierod, and drop pittman arm to intstall then as well. i cant afford full sysytem so i wanted to run assist
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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http://www.pscmotorsports.com/sp1405...kit-p-449.html

could i run this in place of my stock pwr steering pump? i would think it would be much better than stock pump and reservior...
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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I don't see why not. Most PSC parts are built to replace stock ones..
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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i have access to brass fittings, hydo stuff for pto stuff on the trucks i work on... so i could piece together a kit from psc, like the cylinder, rod ends, and misc, but all the fittings hoses and brackets i can make up....when i do the hydro assist, ill deffinately do install article with new pump, and the hydro assist install with parts list and prices....oh and a million pics
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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you can also try the redneck ram ,

http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.co...osteering.html
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