Author Topic: Hydro assist on the cheap (Read 306627 times)

swapped89 · « **Reply #330 on:** Aug 15, 2009, 12:08:12 AM »

This is an awesome build. ive heard of hydro assist but never seen it in a build.I like

MaXXis85 · « **Reply #331 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 09:16:41 AM »

Does the same pump mod work on a V6 pump?

axled89 · « **Reply #332 on:** Oct 03, 2009, 12:17:25 AM »

what ram from surplus are you guys running?? can i get a pic or parts number.

KYOTA · « **Reply #333 on:** Oct 05, 2009, 09:19:45 PM »

Quote from: axled89 on Oct 03, 2009, 12:17:25 AM

what ram from surplus are you guys running?? can i get a pic or parts number.

did you read the writeup? all the part numbers are listed for everything

<MIKE> · « **Reply #334 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 10:54:59 PM »

Does anyone know if the pump mod will work for a 4 cyl Tacoma?

fj40forlife · « **Reply #335 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 11:22:41 PM »

Where could you find a 1/4" NPT tap at a store? I seen some online But would ace autozone napa etc have one? is it 1/4x18?

swapped89 · « **Reply #336 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 11:01:45 AM »

Quote from: MaXXis85 on Aug 19, 2009, 09:16:41 AM

Does the same pump mod work on a V6 pump?

X's 2 i got the surplus parts ordered and brackets and a cooler, just need to make my res. bigger and throw it all together. Im hoping the pump mod works on my v6.

freds40 · « **Reply #337 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 11:07:44 AM »

I believe the tacoma pump has a restrictor with 2 smaller holes next to each other. On my FJ60 I swapped that style restrictor for the earlier single hole version and it worked fine. I'm not sure if you can do that with the Tacos or not.

854RUN · « **Reply #338 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 09:26:40 PM »

Quote from: fj40forlife on Dec 10, 2009, 11:22:41 PM

Where could you find a 1/4" NPT tap at a store? I seen some online But would ace autozone napa etc have one? is it 1/4x18?

Got mine at Napa. But it was a pain to get the guy to believe me that, that size really is a real tape size, i finale had to tell him to just let me see the box of taps they had and ya they had it. good luck

1997whitefozo · « **Reply #339 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 10:35:53 PM »

Dang, sounds pretty easy. I am going to have to do this mod!

possum · « **Reply #340 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 05:49:33 AM »

Mine came in the mail yesterday. Early X-mas for me :-)

possum · « **Reply #341 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 05:45:51 PM »

Got the lines all hooked up an got the bleeding started.

i hope it goes fast.

possum · « **Reply #342 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 06:42:17 PM »

Modafied the reservour today. I used some drive line toob and stretched the stock one 3 inches taller. I also added a tranny cooler.... And got a good start on the brackets. (I didn't have much time to work on it today)

possum · « **Reply #343 on:** Dec 26, 2009, 10:19:41 PM »

Finished it all up today. Seems to work. I locked it up and did a 10 point turn around in the shop. I steered easy. My only concern is clearance between the ram and the oil pan. 2-3 inches!!!! Does any one have the same clearance and know it isn't a problem? I don't want to lift it any more. Might have to come up with a bump stop.

4XFlyin · « **Reply #344 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 08:58:04 AM »

Quote from: possum on Dec 26, 2009, 10:19:41 PM

Finished it all up today. Seems to work. I locked it up and did a 10 point turn around in the shop. I steered easy. My only concern is clearance between the ram and the oil pan. 2-3 inches!!!! Does any one have the same clearance and know it isn't a problem? I don't want to lift it any more. Might have to come up with a bump stop.

Post some pictures of your set up. Res and assist mount.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #345 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 09:42:40 AM »

Quote from: possum on Dec 26, 2009, 10:19:41 PM

Finished it all up today. Seems to work. I locked it up and did a 10 point turn around in the shop. I steered easy. My only concern is clearance between the ram and the oil pan. 2-3 inches!!!! Does any one have the same clearance and know it isn't a problem? I don't want to lift it any more. Might have to come up with a bump stop.

good deal man, great you got it done and workin! how much did it cost? I know the OP said he did it for 100 bucks, but that was back in 2004! i'm sure prices have gone up since then

COToy91 · « **Reply #346 on:** Dec 27, 2009, 11:31:17 AM »

Quote from: possum on Dec 26, 2009, 10:19:41 PM

Finished it all up today. Seems to work. I locked it up and did a 10 point turn around in the shop. I steered easy. My only concern is clearance between the ram and the oil pan. 2-3 inches!!!! Does any one have the same clearance and know it isn't a problem? I don't want to lift it any more. Might have to come up with a bump stop.

Mine is about that close, I compared it to my tie rod and drag link and their clearance to make sure it would not hit. I have not had it off road yet but i do not think it will

swapped89 · « **Reply #347 on:** Dec 28, 2009, 12:13:19 PM »

Quote from: possum on Dec 26, 2009, 10:19:41 PM

Finished it all up today. Seems to work. I locked it up and did a 10 point turn around in the shop. I steered easy. My only concern is clearance between the ram and the oil pan. 2-3 inches!!!! Does any one have the same clearance and know it isn't a problem? I don't want to lift it any more. Might have to come up with a bump stop.

What motor do you have?
I know with the 3.0 V6 some people have to swap out there oil pan with a 2wd T100 oil pan and sump to get the clearance they need. Im not sure were i saw the thread might have been on pirate. ill look for it.

swapped89 · « **Reply #348 on:** Dec 28, 2009, 12:17:12 PM »

Found it in the (TOYOTA BIBLE FAQ 2.0-on pirate 4x4) that is one of the most helpful places you can look for any question.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23993

possum · « **Reply #349 on:** Dec 28, 2009, 09:24:53 PM »

I have the 22re.

possum · « **Reply #350 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:18:09 PM »

I used 2'' I/D spuare toobing and fish mouthed it to clearance it for swiveling

1/4'' plate for the other end

clearance to oil pan

I flexed it

and found out that the tie rod on the pitman arm hits the leaf spring at full compression.

I built some bump stops after I put away the camera.

possum · « **Reply #351 on:** Jan 02, 2010, 10:14:13 PM »

Tried it out today. I ran it hard all day at Browns Camp. It steered great. The only thing I wasn't happy about was that the pump whines now. I lost my drain plug on the front diff on a rock. The best I can figure is that I must of left it loose a couple runs ago. Any way I found the plug and put it back in and borrowed a bottle of gear lube.

Pariah · « **Reply #352 on:** Jan 20, 2010, 06:40:39 PM »

Very nice write up!

83yotachad · « **Reply #353 on:** Jan 24, 2010, 12:04:14 AM »

Very good post! This was not getting any action in the other spot so I thought I would post here to. I ended up with to boxes do to not reading completely. The 1st one I have not been able to get it back together do to them little balls gerr it got me drinking. The 2nd one I got it done and installed yahoo! I read some where that some one took two stock reservoir's cut the bottom off one and the top off the other cleaned them out and welded them together I have it plumped in I don't think something is wright I have so much pressure that it comes out the bottom of the cap so I took the reservoir out and connected the steering box to the pump and did not have that problem of high pressure but when I shut the engine off it over flows out of the top of the power steering pump even thoe there is hardly next to nothing in the psp before I shut it down. O a little insight to what I have 82/83 toy pickup with a Chevy 283 stock steering pump toy steering box and a 2X8 ram . I might of left something just ask ! Iam open to any ideas .

4XFlyin · « **Reply #354 on:** Jan 24, 2010, 08:53:48 PM »

Quote from: 83yotachad on Jan 24, 2010, 12:04:14 AM

Very good post! This was not getting any action in the other spot so I thought I would post here to. I ended up with to boxes do to not reading completely. The 1st one I have not been able to get it back together do to them little balls gerr it got me drinking. The 2nd one I got it done and installed yahoo! I read some where that some one took two stock reservoir's cut the bottom off one and the top off the other cleaned them out and welded them together I have it plumped in I don't think something is wright I have so much pressure that it comes out the bottom of the cap so I took the reservoir out and connected the steering box to the pump and did not have that problem of high pressure but when I shut the engine off it over flows out of the top of the power steering pump even thoe there is hardly next to nothing in the psp before I shut it down. O a little insight to what I have 82/83 toy pickup with a Chevy 283 stock steering pump toy steering box and a 2X8 ram . I might of left something just ask ! Iam open to any ideas .

This should be some help. This diagram is is for a remote reservoir, but it helps as to where the lines from the box go. Hope it helps.

http://www.howeperformance.com/pdfs/toyota%20hose%20diag.pdf

Jakesteads · « **Reply #355 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 07:26:04 PM »

ok so i just cracked open my spare box to start working on it and whats with all the little bearing balls or detent balls any info on how to reinstall them???

4XFlyin · « **Reply #356 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 10:43:37 PM »

Warning.... Read this other entire thread before attempting this mod. In particular the first page.

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=10579.0

This will save you alot of time and money.

Jakesteads · « **Reply #357 on:** Feb 14, 2010, 07:02:12 AM »

good thing i had a 2nd box lol

live and you learn ill be doing my other box since u shouldnt take out that shaft!!!!!

cj2man69 · « **Reply #358 on:** Feb 17, 2010, 02:51:56 PM »

Thanks for the great write up.
looked up the part numbers and it sure saved me a lot of research.
thanks again

854RUN · « **Reply #359 on:** Feb 17, 2010, 05:33:48 PM »

Quote from: Jakesteads on Feb 13, 2010, 07:26:04 PM

ok so i just cracked open my spare box to start working on it and whats with all the little bearing balls or detent balls any info on how to reinstall them???

lol i have been there, use thick grease and cover the balls in it (get your mind out of the gutter) and slowly put them back in, one at a time and let the next ball put the previous. use a lot of grease and it wont be a pain. then slowly screw the shaft into the balls.

that sounded so bad lol

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