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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
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.
I think no matter what ram you get the pump/pulley combo will make it respond faster then a factory pump. I would at least do the pulley.

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

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If you buy a psc ram, they can put stops in it for you
yes they can!

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I'm gonna buy a psc kit, but they don't have a pump for a renix. And nope, I've been too busy to touch the heep. Though up any other possible problems?
right on, I would look into pumps then. I think you can put a WJ pump in yours. you just have to tap the pump for bolts rather then threw mounting it like it does on mine... but google it first lol

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"

Originally Posted by DieselD
Would they be needed though? I mean I've never measured firsthand but I've read the xj steering sweep is about 6-8" if that's the case it should be adjustable enough on the ends right? Tryna wrap my head around this.
yes and no, some will need to be adjusted, so wont. I would measure your total sweep before buying a ram and get one just under your max number. I ended up cutting the hiems down and cleaning out the threads to get it to mount up tight and stay parallel with the tie rod and keep everything nice and tucked behind and out of the way. the hiems adjustment definatly helped. having fixed ends would suck unless you have a lot of room to play with. IIRC the D30 ahs a 6 or 7" sweep in the knuckles. Not sure though...

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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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Measure the sweep. I don't personally know, on my full width 44, it is 8" exactly. On my full width 60, its about 10".
yep. has to do with the steering stop position and how far out the tie rod mounts to the knuckle to affect the total left to right movement amount in the tie rod.

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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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:45 AM
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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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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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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?
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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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys. I couldn't quote it. There was too much. Lol Cleared a lot of things up though.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
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.
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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!



1.5 x8 Is the ram for sure , I remember


Just glad to see you made home i
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

Right on, should be good! but I do think you should get it done for FF!
I've still in hospital no telling when I will be out.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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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?
You can try that ecu again but I'm in hospital so I can't bring it out
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ax10toy
1.5 x8 Is the ram for sure , I remember
Just glad to see you made home i
Hells yeah! I thought is was a 1.5" Either way its a great setup for me.

Thanks for saving my *** with that hose!

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I've still in hospital no telling when I will be out.
Lame sauce!

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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So how is the hydro anyways? Does it feel slow at all at high speeds?
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Thanks for all the info guys. I couldn't quote it. There was too much. Lol Cleared a lot of things up though.
no worries. any questions feel free to ask.

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So how is the hydro anyways? Does it feel slow at all at high speeds?
its great. its is very responsive at low and high speeds, but not scary. It is way faster and better responce then the factory setup (at least compaired to before with 35's) I would recomend a 1.5" ram for street vehicles based on my setup. I have been told the smaller the better by a few people, and some who run a 1", 1.25" and 1.5" on there buggys, they say 2" is to slow... but I don't have first hand personal experience with anything other then mine. but Devdaddy has a 1.5" as well, maybe he has more insight....

you can take it for a spin if you want to feel it before you buy one...

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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I'm still just so confused. We kinda tested the pressure regulator. Brand new pump...
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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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
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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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
Get to tappen then lol I'll come give you some lessons when I get filling better lol
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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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
Nice, wel pull your box and lets drill/tap it!
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