Author Topic: hydro assist bracket (Read 5513 times)

motoracer · « **on:** Feb 02, 2010, 06:48:01 PM »

ive been working on a hydro assist and was woundering if anybody makes a bracket that bolts the cylinder to the steering arm instad of welding a bracket to the arm. i was thinking of makeing one. what do you think? you think this might work?

joey0712 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 07:18:36 PM »

Thats is how i did mine. I usen a 1.25 tube clamp and welded tabs to it.
The pic is about half way down on page 16 of my build.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50470.450

motoracer · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 07:34:56 PM »

cool. does it work good? i love it ill try to build one

joey0712 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 07:42:47 PM »

Ya it works pretty good no problems so far.

axled89 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 08:26:19 PM »

yea that would work. i always thought that heat from welding on that part was dumb. seeing how that is a sterring component.

OOPS · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 08:30:09 PM »

Here is the one I made years ago. I should have used thinner tube.

joey0712 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 08:30:46 PM »

What are you talking about Axled???

axled89 · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 08:38:04 PM »

the tie rod getting weak from welding on it. i think it's a awsome idea.

joey0712 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 08:42:29 PM »

Oh got ya. I just like it cuz you can adjust it

motoracer · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 03, 2010, 01:19:19 PM »

heres my bracket took about 40 mins to make. it well do till i get a pipe clamp and weld my taps on it like your joey0712.

axled89 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 03, 2010, 01:30:52 PM »

looks good motoracer should work.

motoracer · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 01:12:00 PM »

got my partd today

ready to have some fun.

motoracer · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 02:34:11 PM »

what did you guys use on the fitting treads for the hydraulics? teflon tape or something better.

joey0712 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 03:31:21 PM »

Ya dont use anything on flair fittings. Use teflon on all pipe threads.

motoracer · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 04:12:28 PM »

so it should be ok with nothing on it . never worked with hydraulics before.

joey0712 · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 05:09:28 PM »

On flair fittings no. Pipe threads yes

axled89 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 05, 2010, 03:27:54 PM »

keep the pics coming .

motoracer · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 06, 2010, 10:03:05 AM »

this all i got done so fare ,weather is bad and truck want fit in garage. got the box drilled and taps fittings put in,about it ,slow go if i dont get good weather

motoracer · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 22, 2010, 05:16:18 PM »

hope it helps

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 08:46:29 PM »

That's cool. I tapped mine the same way a few years ago. Maybe I need to invest in a 90 like you. I like that.
Mike

<MIKE> · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 09:24:03 PM »

i wish i had the confidence to tap my box. maybe i'll have to get a couple spares to try so i don't f mine up. anyone know of a good place to get them tapped in nor cal? or have any for sale?

KRT · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 07:11:02 AM »

Here is my setup:

Used some ballistic parts and surplus center parts.

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