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  1. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    My '98 Dodge Cummins has Hyd boosted brakes that runs off the PS pump. Haven't had any trouble with one affecting the other so you should be able to do it with the right setup.
  2. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    While searching I ran across this. LiftLaws.com - Is Full Hydro Steering Street Legal? Looks like in TN hydro would be illegal.
  3. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    What does a hwy safe steering system consist of? I've worked with hydraulics for a long time and am very familiar with hyd steering as used on off road equipment. The way I see it, you have 4 basic components. You have a hyd pump, a hand pump, a steering cylinder, and the hoses that tie it all...
  4. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    I'm still a little skeptical of how well hydro will work at hwy speeds, but hey, if you figure out a way to make it work satisfactory I may be interested in doing this myself. A full hydro system should be cheaper than the other power steering options for the deuce because the parts can be...
  5. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    The hyd steering will still work if you loose pump pressure. It will be hard to steer but it would be enough to get safely off the road.
  6. m16ty

    fail-proofing full hydro steering

    I know you said you didn't want to hear it but I can't resist. :wink: Have you driven a full hydro steering at hwy speeds? I drove a rockcrawler that was full hydro down the road at about 30mph and that was all I wanted. It's just a very odd feeling at high speeds and is hard to keep straight...
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