Topic: Tapping a steerig box for hydro assist

[Rubijon]

Ok Ill try this here. I have tapped a few early model IFS steering boxes and have had no problems for hydro assist. I tapped my buddy's late model IFS steering box and ran into major problems on the trail. The difference between the two boxes is that there is that a late model has a 10mm allen bolt above the centering valve. I think that is where I f'd up when I put it back together. Does anyone know what it is for and what it does.

[yotaboy79]

its the centering valve
whats the actual problem he was having

[Rubijon [OP]]

For some reason it was binding really bad till finally something gave dont know what yet. I still need to break it apart and take a look. I just thought I would ask around before doing so.

[yotaboy79]

where the hoses mixed up? or maybe there was a metal shaving stuck some where that was missed?

[HumboldtMike]

if you tapped into the centering valve, it would want to keep the wheel straight when the pressure is built up. no matter what way you turn the wheel.

[Rubijon [OP]]

I did not tap into the centering valve. The hoses were the way they were supposed to be and the box was as clean as a whistle when I put it back together.