Installed ram assist on my FSJ

[BigDan]

Hello all. I recently installed a ram assist on to my steering system on my 1986 Grand Wagoneer. This rig is used primarily for commuting and for my wheel replacement tracks. I upgraded the power steering pump by modding it for both increased flow at low rpms and for higher pressure. I installed a power steering ram from an older model Ford that used a ram system from the factory. It is an equal speed each direction single ended ram. I tapped the Jeep power steering box and hooked the lines directly to it. The axle mount for the ram consists of cutting the tapered mount off of the Ford system and welding it to the track bar mount on the Jeep D44 axle. I'll be adding another bracket mirroring the one on the tie-rod and possibly tacking it in place. It turned out really clean and simple. When cold the system is slower. After it warms up there is no noticible reduction in turning speed. Now to keep the belt from slipping. It hasn't yet but experience tells me it will. Here's some pics.

[mudslider]

that is too awesome. great job. pics like these make me to where i cant wait to get into my steering.

[landbruiser1]

Looks good. thats about the same set up I have on my Landcruiser. Man what a diffrence when wheelin.

[pwrwgn]

Looks good , What is that ram off of exactly?
thanks

[BigDan]

1974 F100 4x4.

[j20general]

thats bada$$ nice job, looks pretty clean

[Bob Barry]

I imagine that original steering-damper is somewhat redundant now...

[BigDan]

Not sure. I'll leave it on for now. Next round of improvements may see it go away.

[BigDan]

Here's why I needed the ram...

[elbastardo]

WOW

[j20krawler]

thats awesome ive seen those in the desert before, i doubt they work well in the sand but they looked cool as hell, and look sweet on your rig

[Hammer]

Good reason for the assist!

[Brad W.]

That is the old style power assist steering ram for Fords.

Thank you Captian Obvious. That's been stated like 5 times now.

I love the tracks, those are badass!

[BigDan]

I have the Rhino grille and round headlights. Woodgrain is coming off soon to be replaced with something else. Not sure I want to install the Rhino on this one though. We'll see. Looking forward to more snow up here. It's been very cold for weeks. Around -15 at times. That's cold for this time of year around Anchorage.

[Brad W.]

Dude, relax, just poking a little fun. If I was serious, you'd have known it.