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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: tracker8wr on March 15, 2005, 11:41:53 PM
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hydro assist steering i know i have heard this term before. i believe it assists the power steering and is street legal. is this the correct asumption? i would like to add it to my tracker when i go with the the 37" irocs. i would also like to add it to my sami i just got. i am putting on power steering tomarrow and will see how much that will help with the 31" LTBs but i don't think the power steering will be enough with the SAS and 37s.
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http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,15885.0.html ;D
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Hey, thanks for the cross-link. ;D That thread should give you most of the info you need.
I run 35 Boggers aired down to 2psi on the trail. I really needed something more than powersteering as the Kick stuff just wasn't enough for me. I scrapped it and started fresh with a stronger box and pump.
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No problem! ;)
Im getting dizzy trying to find one of those boxes online. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get out to the U-Pull-It's this weekend. ::)
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No problem! ;)
Im getting dizzy trying to find one of those boxes online. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get out to the U-Pull-It's this weekend. ::)
An ifs box? If you are looking for a Toy IFS box let ms know, I just might be able to help ya out!
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O',,,,,,, I thought it was FJ for some reason (when I read that last week). Thanks though! Im going to push my axles out a few more inches and I don't think I can get away with that one.
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ok did the hydro assist replace the powersteering pump and why did u go with the toy steering box. u should try to do a tech article and write up on the install. and did u get a kit or did u have to pickup each part or was there a kit u ordered. thanks for the help guys.
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ok did the hydro assist replace the powersteering pump and why did u go with the toy steering box. u should try to do a tech article and write up on the install. and did u get a kit or did u have to pickup each part or was there a kit u ordered. thanks for the help guys.
If you click the link that Humzuki posted it would take you to my ongoing install and explain everything ;)
Here is the link again: http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,15885.0.html
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PUT THAT SAME SYSTEM ON A FRIENDS. HE LOVES IT. YOU CAN STEER WITH ONE FINGER.
ROSS
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Hyrdo assist does not get rid of the power steering pump. It helps the steering by attatching a hydralic ram to the tie rod. THe ram get its pressure from the box which usualy has some kind of modifaction to it to accept the new lines running to the ram. And it takes a stronger pump to run the system. the ram usauly attachs somewhere on the frame on tie rod and assist the power steering.
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Ok, I have had quite a few people ask me what the heck is Hydro Assist steering. Well, instead of trying to splain everything, I took a few pics that will lay it all out. PLEASE understand that the fittings on the hoses are not completely conected yet.This is only a mock-up for visual purposes.
Ok, Just like a normal powersteering system you have a fluid reservoir. It has 2 lines that run out/into it. The large blue line runs from the reservoir to the powersteering pump. This hose is HUGE as it carries a LOT of fluid to the pump. It is not a high pressure line ;) The black line from the bottom of the Res is the fluid return line and comes in from the powersteering gear box. It is not a high pressure line either.
(http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?action=dlattach;topic=15885.0;attach=4410)
Next we have the powersteering pump. The big blue line comes in from the reservoir. It is not a high pressure line. The black line leads out of the pump and into the powersteering gear box. This IS a high pressure line.
(http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?action=dlattach;topic=15885.0;attach=4409)
Now for the BIG mess! The Powersteering box! there 4 lines coming/going from this box. The black one on the left with the hose fitting is coming from the Pump and is a high pressure line. The black hose to the right is the return line to the fluid reservoir. It is not a high pressure line. If this didn't have those blue hoses it would be a standard powersteering system. But it is not! The blue hoses are attached to ports in the steering box. These ports run to a Hydraulic ram/cylinder and provide the "assist" to the steering box.
(http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?action=dlattach;topic=15885.0;attach=4411)
The ram performs a large part of the load and puts less strain on the steering box itself. The Ram on "hydro assist" attaches to the top of the differential housing and then to the Tire rod and assists turning the vehicle. With hydro assist you still maintain the mechanical linkage of the draglink and if a line breaks or the pump fails you still can control the steering (although not very easily)
(http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?action=dlattach;topic=15885.0;attach=4412)