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Old 02-26-2008, 09:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
Frank-cj421
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Date registered: May 2007
Vehicle: jeep cj6 using unimog421 running gear, 1972 450sl, 1983 280g, 1988 560sec, 2002 ml500.
Location: Matlock-bath, derbyshire.
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Originally Posted by coachgeo View Post
Power assit ram is the way to go to avoid this and much simpler to install from what I have read. If you break a bracket holding the ram or something else fubars.... you can still drive out on manual steer. Pretty sure this is the most common method of power steering upgrade done on Mog 404's.
Hi Coach,
I like the idea of using a ram-assist set-up, but it's not a common thing here in the U.K. We tend to fit a suitable power steering box.
Does anyone out there know what is needed to build this set-up. I have the pump fitted to the M110 280E engine anyway.
What else would be required?
I think the best place for me to get a ram would off an old truck. I know of a few trucks that have ram-assist for the second steering axle.
Does anyone have a better suggestion for where to source a ram?
How is the ram operated?
I know on the trucks i've seen it on they just have pipes running from the power steering box.
How is it done from a non-power box?

Thanks Frank.
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