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#71
03-03-2016, 12:12 AM
I'd like to see how you dun it.

Pretty slick!!
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#72
03-09-2016, 02:06 AM
ParadisePWoffrD Wrote:Spent some time last night putting together my low buck steering ram. Turned 2 single ended rams into 1 double.

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Some more about how I did it.

I pulled the rams apart. In these pics you can see the pieces:

1.125" Shaft w/ clevis, end cap, piston, and 3/4-16" nut.
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Rods 7/16"
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Body 1.99" ID, 2.375" OD, 12" long.
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I trimmed the threads on each shaft to 7/16" long and threaded the 2 shafts opposing into a 7/8" wide nut.

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I then stuffed it back into the body and reinstalled the end caps, clevis, and tie-rods.

Current travel is 8.125". If I minimize the spacing between the pistons or use a longer tube, I should be able to get 10" of travel. I don't need that unless I upgrade the shafts.
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#73
03-17-2016, 05:53 PM
Spent some time trying to package the panhard. Originally had it in front of the axle in a traditional location, but couldn't fit the steering there also. Decided to move it to the rear of the axle. Everything is very tight.

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#74
03-17-2016, 05:55 PM
Looks like a tight fit


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03-17-2016, 10:13 PM
snipes243 Wrote:Looks like a tight fit


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03-17-2016, 10:15 PM
chuzie Wrote:OMG! That's what she said!!!!!!!

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#77
06-02-2016, 04:25 PM
Haven't had much time lately, but I got most of the welding done on the axle.

Ended up having to ditch the double ended ram for now, as it didn't fit like I wanted. Ill use it for something else. Also, that was as high as I could get the tierod and clear the frame at full bump. It will be .250 wall, so it should be fine. Ford arms are higher than Chevy's.

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06-02-2016, 10:45 PM
Looks good. Sucks that you couldn't get the double-ended ram to fit. You going to have it ready for the SHOP ride, or are you taking something else out there?
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06-02-2016, 11:55 PM
Suck on the double ended ram. Can't wait to see this baby done.
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06-03-2016, 02:51 PM
broncosbybart Wrote:Looks good. Sucks that you couldn't get the double-ended ram to fit. You going to have it ready for the SHOP ride, or are you taking something else out there?

I wont have it ready for the SHOP ride this month. My goal was Dixie Run but I found out I cant make that. Im currently in the process of closing on a house, so moving and house projects will consume my time for the next few months. It's taken long enough that I want to get it done, but am also not going to rush it.

snipes243 Wrote:Suck on the double ended ram. Can't wait to see this baby done.

Thanks me too. It's been too long for me out of the driver's seat.
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