Best non hydro steering setup

[Krawler00]

Alright, since I am getting some new axles my steering box is already shaking thinking about it. I want to replace my factory power steering box but not sure what the best option is. I would like to do a hydro setup but still want the drivability. I have heard of the durango swap but not sure if it would be worth it. My box already whines and fights me so need to get it handled before I go bigger in tires. I think doug did a PSC swap but it was very touchy. Just looking for the best deal for best price.

[Trailabite]

Check out Redneck Ram. You send them you gear box and they set it up. It works good with 37's and since it is just a ram assist it's not bad on the street. And it's only $499.

[Krawler00]

Sounds good. Will check it out. I seriously doubt I will go bigger than 37's. Thanks Chuck. Is this what you run?

[Jeepster1407]

I've seen the redneck ram and it works good. Just ship them ur box, they tap it for assist and send you a ram and hoses to get it done.


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[mdo817]

Red Neck Rams is what Livingston and I installed in G's JK. All parts delivered ready to install. Ask G what he thinks about it.

[Trailabite]

I don't run it but was looking at it hard. There's a couple of guys up here running them with no issues.

[lt99ls1]

Damn you asked this like a day late, there was a psc box and ram for $150 on southern jeeps.

[DOUG]

Same as what I did to mine except I dealt with P S C.

Sent them my new box, they drilled it and sent back the box, brackets, ram, and make up hoses.

I replaced the hoses with custom machine crimped Gates hoses.

They can also rebuild your box when they drill it.   So can Redneck.

We finally figured out why mine was so touchy and it had nothing to do with the P S C.

It is nice to turn with 1 finger when aired down, but it will drive different on the screen.

[kvom]

You can drill and tap a box yourself and save $$.

[tcdawg]

I'm not up to speed on the hydro type steering systems.

What makes them poor on the road?

[Ben H.]

I'm not up to speed on the hydro type steering systems.

What makes them poor on the road?

You don't want full hydro on the street because they rely on the engine to operate. If you engine dies, you have no steering.

As for hydro-assist, you just want a set up that won't slow down your normal steering.


And Ben, I'm not sure if it works for TJ's but a J20 box is a pretty popular swap. Adds a fourth mounting bolt and is stronger.

[ghostdancer308]

Its kicks ass! Cheaper than PSC stuff...Mike and Mark did a great job! Worth every pennie!