Hydro ram assist 60 Cruiser

[Ricko]

Hey guys, I have asked this in general, because I would assume guys have used 60 diffs in trucks other than Toyotas.

I need to get into gear and get my steering bits from the states before the dollar goes completely pear shaped. I am using 60 diffs under a 45 ute with a 12HT motor. I want to run hydro ram assist. The steering box will be 60 series also.

I think the easiest option is gear from Trailgear. Although most kits are for Hiluxs, it should be easily adapted to cruiser?

1. What length ram do I need? I have been told 6", but prior to dismantling, I thought I would need 8". I don't want to be stuck with a smaller turning circle.

2. Will the pump kit with mounting brackets etc be easy enough to modify to the 12HT motor? Or should I just get the pump and completely make a bracket?

I have done plenty of research over the years and have either never found these answers, or I forgot them. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[WICKED]

6" will be fine. Where you mount the ram in relation to the centre if the diff determinations the length of the ram needed.
Dave camp used a 6" ram on his Dana60 for years with 40+ degrees.

Buy a pump and make a bracket.

Go see Bud's Customs, his a Trail Gear dealer.

[Ricko]

Thanks mate.

[evanstaniland]

lowrange offroad

[Ricko]

Completely off the track from the original question - Can a 4 link setup be used on the front diff with a steering box? Or do you get bump steer?

Is the best solution for a link setup a 3 link + panhard when using a steering box? Remembering it has to be within the realms of shed hack and can't require significant engineering prowess.

[Z()LTAN]

4 link with a drag link no, as there is no lateral diff movement making for bump/cycle steer.

If you have a drag link you really must have a pahnard.

[Ricko]

Thanks Z()LTAN.

[Ricko]

Go see Bud's Customs, he's a Trail Gear dealer.

Turned out to be excellent advice.

[WICKED]

Go see Bud's Customs, he's a Trail Gear dealer.

Turned out to be excellent advice.

[Baja Burley]

What did ya find out from buds?

[Ricko]

What did ya find out from buds?

Very reasonable pricing on importing Trail Gear stuff. Makes it a lot easier than trying to arrange it yourself.

As always, Buddy is a very helpful bloke too.

[Baja Burley]

Last time I spoke to him he said he was trying to get real close to US pricing for trail gear stuff. With air freight!! The man obviously is getting shit done.. I'll have to make a call