PSC Ram Assist Hydraulic Issue
#11
JK Junkie
Correct. I have the WTO stage II system. They ported my steering gearbox, gave me hoses and the ram (1.5") set for my steering range and the ram mounting tabs. I do have a cooler installed but am using a completely OEM PS pump. I'm only running 35" KM2s ( will move to 37s on next set) so perhaps that's why this system is working so well. Not sure. I've already used it on the rocks and found it to be great. A side effect is that it's been great at negating crosswinds.
Thanks.
#12
Super Moderator
#13
Care to describe the initial problem with the WTO box on the highway? You say it wasn't driveable, but you fail to mention how so. Flighty feeling? Loose steering? Twitchy?
#14
Super Moderator
Okay, last post about mine in here. This is the info I think you and a couple others were asking me about - https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-g...7/#post4213912
#16
Correct. I have the WTO stage II system. They ported my steering gearbox, gave me hoses and the ram (1.5") set for my steering range and the ram mounting tabs. I do have a cooler installed but am using a completely OEM PS pump. I'm only running 35" KM2s ( will move to 37s on next set) so perhaps that's why this system is working so well. Not sure. I've already used it on the rocks and found it to be great. A side effect is that it's been great at negating crosswinds.
#17
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
I still have the WTO tapped box I was gonna keep as a backup so its not totally out of the running in terms of use to me.
Is it possible that my ram seals could have worn and thats allowing for movement in the steering wheel over bumps. I have noticed or at least perceived that the ram seems to take bumps better when I'm driving at 30-40, meaning less steering wheel movement. This could just be my imagination, I certainly havent been going over speed bumps at those speeds, but other bumps and ruts dont seem to be as big a deal as going over a speed bump or rut at 5 mph.
If there is still air in the system somewhere it would compress and allow the ram/steering wheel to move, I'm guessing. So, if trapped air is the issue it would have to be in the box, ram lines, and/or the ram itself to permit this symptom?
Oh...the steering shafts are as old as my 2008 jeep, and when the jeeps not running I can wiggle the wheel back and forth a decent amount. Theres no other movement in the box or forward from there. I dont think this affects my issues with the PSC setup but I guess its possible it could have contributed to the WTO experience.
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I have the WTO Stage 2 kit on my 2008 JKU. I had some flighty steering, but I found the one of the Currie Anti-Rocks had the splines stripped, thus no sway bar. I changed everything all at once so it was a bit harder to determine what caused the steering issue.
Replaced the Anti-Rock arm and all is well.
I have a 1.5 inch ram and the stock power steering pump.
Replaced the Anti-Rock arm and all is well.
I have a 1.5 inch ram and the stock power steering pump.