Hydro on rockwells

Rebelrider · 03-19-2007, 12:33 PM

Been tossing around ideas on my hydro mount on the rockwell. i Need opinions on installing a 1" heim joint through the stock steering arm for the ram end to connect to.would this be too much stress on the heim? Any other suggestions? its a leaf sprung app.

RamRock · 03-20-2007, 04:52 AM

Use what you have there. That pins well work. And learn from my misstacks dont mount the ram angle at the axletub's. Make it strait with the tie rod. It work with the steering not against it. Plus ya'll have alot stronger steering set up.

Rebelrider · 03-22-2007, 12:42 AM

I went and picked up a smaller hydraulic ram at tractor supply today. 2" bore by 8" stroke. now i can fit it to the tie-rod

RamRock · 03-22-2007, 03:21 PM

Rockwell's have like a 10"stoke. If i remeber right. It realy depends on were you mount the ram angled or straight.

54inches · 03-22-2007, 06:43 PM

Good stuff, keep it up!

54inches · 03-22-2007, 08:37 PM

Sooo, if the rockwell axles have a 10" stroke, would it not be better to go with a 12" ram, so that the ram is not constantly being "bottomed out" or am I overanalyzing this?

moneypit · 03-23-2007, 04:27 AM

If you let the ram bottom out you wont have to rely on the stock steering stops and possibly bust a knuckle.

RamRock · 03-23-2007, 04:58 AM

Ive never seen a rockwell knuckle break. And i would go with a 2.5x10 ram. if your pushing big tires you'll be helper the the added power you get. i have my steering stop bolt turned in some. Just a little trick ive seen. Rockwell dont turn for ****. That way guy run two fronts. I like the challange of running one steering axle.

54inches · 03-24-2007, 08:07 PM

Those who have Rockwells: What size rams do YOU use? How fast does the 2.5X10" ram move?

crewcab454 · 01-22-2008, 05:02 PM

2x10 with a hydroboost pump and vacume brakes. mine isnt the fastst in the world but neither is my truck.

03-19-2007, 12:33 PM	#1
Rebelrider Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vidor,TX Posts: 2,892	Hydro on rockwells Been tossing around ideas on my hydro mount on the rockwell. i Need opinions on installing a 1" heim joint through the stock steering arm for the ram end to connect to.would this be too much stress on the heim? Any other suggestions? its a leaf sprung app. __________________ 94' Toyota LQ4/Atlas/Tons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-20-2007, 04:52 AM	#2
RamRock Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery,TX Posts: 1,332	Use what you have there. That pins well work. And learn from my misstacks dont mount the ram angle at the axletub's. Make it strait with the tie rod. It work with the steering not against it. Plus ya'll have alot stronger steering set up. __________________ ____________________________ 01 RAM 24v Krawlerhauler 97 RAM 4x4 7'in 318/nv4500/231hd 85 Truggy 42"s, Rockwell's, 4.3-th350-Doubler Pics Link Texasoffroad.net/galleries/lonestar/RAMROCK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-22-2007, 12:42 AM	#3
Rebelrider Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vidor,TX Posts: 2,892	I went and picked up a smaller hydraulic ram at tractor supply today. 2" bore by 8" stroke. now i can fit it to the tie-rod __________________ 94' Toyota LQ4/Atlas/Tons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-22-2007, 03:21 PM	#4
RamRock Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery,TX Posts: 1,332	Rockwell's have like a 10"stoke. If i remeber right. It realy depends on were you mount the ram angled or straight. __________________ ____________________________ 01 RAM 24v Krawlerhauler 97 RAM 4x4 7'in 318/nv4500/231hd 85 Truggy 42"s, Rockwell's, 4.3-th350-Doubler Pics Link Texasoffroad.net/galleries/lonestar/RAMROCK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-22-2007, 06:43 PM	#5
54inches Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dirty Bay...Baytown Posts: 2,772	Good stuff, keep it up! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-22-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
54inches Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dirty Bay...Baytown Posts: 2,772	Sooo, if the rockwell axles have a 10" stroke, would it not be better to go with a 12" ram, so that the ram is not constantly being "bottomed out" or am I overanalyzing this? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-23-2007, 04:27 AM	#7
moneypit Trail Blazer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mckinnney tx Posts: 466	If you let the ram bottom out you wont have to rely on the stock steering stops and possibly bust a knuckle. __________________ The internet is an evil evil tool ! SPEED KILLS buy a ford Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-23-2007, 04:58 AM	#8
RamRock Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery,TX Posts: 1,332	Ive never seen a rockwell knuckle break. And i would go with a 2.5x10 ram. if your pushing big tires you'll be helper the the added power you get. i have my steering stop bolt turned in some. Just a little trick ive seen. Rockwell dont turn for ****. That way guy run two fronts. I like the challange of running one steering axle. __________________ ____________________________ 01 RAM 24v Krawlerhauler 97 RAM 4x4 7'in 318/nv4500/231hd 85 Truggy 42"s, Rockwell's, 4.3-th350-Doubler Pics Link Texasoffroad.net/galleries/lonestar/RAMROCK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-24-2007, 08:07 PM	#9
54inches Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dirty Bay...Baytown Posts: 2,772	Those who have Rockwells: What size rams do YOU use? How fast does the 2.5X10" ram move? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

01-22-2008, 05:02 PM	#10
crewcab454 Da New Guy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: longview Posts: 0	2x10 with a hydroboost pump and vacume brakes. mine isnt the fastst in the world but neither is my truck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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