Ok, I think I’m understanding that this is a multi-part system, and this is a part, the cooler, the pump, et al. Thanks!
Steering Box Upgrade
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Ok, I think I’m understanding that this is a multi-part system, and this is a part, the cooler, the pump, et al. Thanks!
So why does PSC have this disclaimer? Just CYA?
"Cylinder assist steering systems are designed for use on off-road vehicles to increase steering force to the steering axle. They are not designed to resolve poor on-road handling characteristics of an off-road vehicle. We do not recommend a cylinder assist modified system for vehicles that are driven as everyday transportation on public streets and highways. Cylinder assist systems have an adverse affect on how the steering responds and will not produce the same steering characteristics as a production steering system."
"Adverse affect"? That's a strong statement. I don't see that at all. I ran my PSC without the ram assist or a cooler for quite awhile. I cannot tell any difference between having the ram assist and not having it on the road. If I were to stretch it, I guess it's possible that the ram assist makes the steering so "light" that you could oversteer in low traction conditions (e.g., icy roads). Even in that case, the box and HP pump would be the same without the ram assist.
I'm guessing that it is CYA--they're wanting to avoid lawsuits. PSC knows full well that most ram assist setups are driven quite a lot on paved roads. If they weren't complicit with this, they would only sell full hydro systems that only go off road. Instead, they offer a full kit setup for TJ's.
Stop being silly. I already stated that I fix many that are fucked up. If you sold a product where so many folks take it upon themselves to outsmart the designer, what the hell would you say?
The best part of that picture is Chris made at least 4 mistakes in it that I missed because I was trying to get some method of sticking numbers next to parts without paying attention to what parts were being used.
Going back to this post, and since I'm in the middle of installing a PSC system, I'll bite.
The first thing I noticed is the directions state that the "driver's" side low pressure from the cooler should go to the pump. In the picture, it shows that particular line coming from the low pressure side of the steering gear.
Second, the drag link bracket is oriented backwards.
Third, correct me if I'm wrong, the high pressure lines to/from the cylinder are showing 1/2 and the should be 3/8?
Lastly, it appears that the low pressure lines from the cooler are -6 and not -8? They look like they might even be high pressure lines?
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