My 2000 xj.
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Year: 2000
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I've been looking at hydro assist setups for a while. And so far I haven't seen any rams besides that one you posted and the psc. All the others are fixed ends. I just didn't want to have to open up a perfectly good cylinder to put stops in. If you can use that one and adjust enough to keep it from mangling anything then that seems the way to go. That kit seems pretty complete, and not a bad price even at full price on their site.
Honestly I'm a ways off of buying and installing hydro assist. But I like learning and planning ahead of time.
Do you think you would have had the same response from the 2" rod if you wouldn't have swapped the WJ piece in? I'm thinking the pulley is worth it either way for the idle power.
Honestly I'm a ways off of buying and installing hydro assist. But I like learning and planning ahead of time.
Do you think you would have had the same response from the 2" rod if you wouldn't have swapped the WJ piece in? I'm thinking the pulley is worth it either way for the idle power.
I actually think I went with the 1.5" now that I think about it... but I'll look for my receipt and verify as I should know if I ever need a replacement lol
I bought my kit threw this place, its cheaper (same exact kit, made by trail gear lol) and they have a 1.5" option
yes they can!
I still think its fuel supply. either a pump, or injector signal issue. still confused about it... I started a thread on NAXJA about it... take a look. I think I got all the info correct? maybe not... But they are all agreeing that its fuel delivery, most likely a pump or injector pulse issue(ecm)... I would do the fuel pressure test (31+ with hose on regulator, 39+ with it off) and the noide lights to make sure its not cutting fuel after "start up"
the ends only adjust the total ram length and ram position (as far as rotation for lines up/down ect) the stroke does not change with the adjustment its still 8" making it easier later to adjust the ram center without having to change the mounting points to achieve it.
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turn it full left, mark it to a fixed point. then full right, mark it again using the same fixed point, and measure the distance between the two marks for your answer of amount of sweep length for a ram.
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Sorry to junk up your build thread. But what if pressure is good. And thw light shows the injectors are good. Could I just go ahead and assume its the ecm?
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No worries. if pressure is good, and the lights light up even as it dies until its dead. then I have no idea lol. the noide light check is showing the ecm is working, so if it lights up the ecm should be good. i think those two tests will show whats wrong. I can't really be anything else... logically as it is a fuel issue.
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yes the 2"X8" ram. you can also piece together a kit for cheaper. I got that it threw my work for a discount and couldn't pass it up.
I had to adjust the ram and make sure it was centered, as far as sweep of the Axle? no, I have mine setup to max out left and right 1/8" from the steering stop so the ram is the limit, so I wont have to worry about twisting out the ball joints or binding the ram into any steering components. was perfect for my D44.
I had to adjust the ram and make sure it was centered, as far as sweep of the Axle? no, I have mine setup to max out left and right 1/8" from the steering stop so the ram is the limit, so I wont have to worry about twisting out the ball joints or binding the ram into any steering components. was perfect for my D44.
I have no idea lol, I would probably go with a PSC pump/valve setup unless you can find a setup to copy. anything new with the starting issue? tried noide lights?
Mine might be a 1.5", I remember when I called he asked if I wanted a 1.5" instead of the 2" (was a little shocked as its not a listed option) but I can't remember which I picked.... I know I wanted it DD orientated. but ooh well... lol it works!
Mine might be a 1.5", I remember when I called he asked if I wanted a 1.5" instead of the 2" (was a little shocked as its not a listed option) but I can't remember which I picked.... I know I wanted it DD orientated. but ooh well... lol it works!
1.5 x8 Is the ram for sure , I remember

Just glad to see you made home i
Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Sorry to junk up your build thread. But what if pressure is good. And thw light shows the injectors are good. Could I just go ahead and assume its the ecm?
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Thanks for saving my *** with that hose!
Lame sauce!
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you can take it for a spin if you want to feel it before you buy one...
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I already have a 2" ram and all the stuff to do it, just need to Tap the box ha. I'll still take your Jeep for a spin though
Originally Posted by customzj73
I already have a 2" ram and all the stuff to do it, just need to Tap the box ha. I'll still take your Jeep for a spin though 

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but I do think you should get it done for FF!