Topic: Hydro Assist, Pics and results.

[zippo]

So Im running 38's on Diamond Axles, with a 3rz, 529 ARB's and duals. I was wanting to run PSC Hydro Assist Ram and Pump. But was wondering is it worth it?  It's a 1k investment. Post up Pics of you hydo assists,  results and opinions.   

[87pickup]

i think so, i can turn 37" sticky krawlers with 5lbs of air, a detroit up front on pavement or in the rocks with one hand.

[IronClad]

while i dont have 1k into my system its probably the best mod ive ever done to my truck.. 39.5x18 boggers on a welded front and its 1 handed turning on pavement/rocks/wherever

[zippo [OP]]

Any steering lag?

[IronClad]

very minor but im also using a 2" ram vs a 1.5" that most recomend so that plays a huge part in it

[87pickup]

Any steering lag?

a little, only really notice it when im bombing down fire roads to the trail.

[bleakhorizon]

spend some time over at surpluscenter.com   i got lines, fittings, and a cylinder (everything i needed) for about 120..  then you can buy there pump or throw a saginaw or somthing in there and your WAY under a grand

[Volcom]

Stock pump (enlarged restrictor though), PSC 1.5" x 5.5" ram (bought used from a buddy), Hayden tranny cooler, and some hydro lines.  One handed steering with 39.5" Iroks and an Aussie.  Makes my rig driveable on the street since it takes all my death wobble away.

[joey0712]

I ran PSC hydro assist for a while... Its pretty boss my buddy bought the kit off me and loves it. We both run 40" irocks. The only reason i went full hydro is cuz of those dam tie rod ends. I have never ran any other system but i think the key is the pump and the resi.

[87pickup]

I agree the pumo, resi and cooler are key. None of the people i wheel with were happy with the stock pumps and a few have tried the trail gear tc pump and its taken a on them rather quickly.

[John Doe]

Mine is working great. I have yet to put it to any major tests but it will turn my 37's with ease on and off road. I highly suggest a good cooler.

[Volcom]

I highly suggest a good cooler.

And a larger than stock reservoir to keep the fluid from getting hot.  I'm rocking a good cooler but stock reservoir.  The pump whines like crazy on the trail when it's hot outside and after working it hard in the rocks.  Some 3.5" exhaust tubing and a stock reservoir cut in half make a good cheap project.

[joey0712]

Or just buy the rite resi with baffles in it to stop cavitation.

[superyota]

i got a tg hydro assist set up with a 1.5 ram from a buddy(didn't buy it, it was given to me after he swapped to a bigger ram).  i run 37's, stock pump, have a big tranny cooler on it, and stock res.  never had any issues with it.  its been on for almost a year, has had two trips to rubicon on it and a lot of runs up freeway ridge. if your looking for hydro assist and don't want to spend a ton of money, piece together your own kit.  if i had to pay for a kit, i would piece together my own.  that way you can buy a quality u.s. made ram.  some good links on the forum on how and where to go.  just my