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Nice, informative post. I noticed PSC had a double-ram setup on their website. http://www.pscmotorsports.com/tech/install/dual-cylinder-bracket-kit.pdf I don't know if it would clear the Deuce leaf springs, but at least it's food for thought. A custom-made steering arm that keeps the stock...

Yes, I know that. I used the word "tack" because I didn't want to start a flaming war over welding on steering components. I agree in some cases it's just silly to NOT weld something. See, I told you that steering is not my specialty. I understand now. Just make the threads on the tie rod...

I guess because I don't know too much about hydraulic systems. To idiot-proof it from myself I'm hoping to design a 100% bolt-on/bolt-off setup. I want to leave the manual setup as close to stock as possible. I don't mind tack welding some mounts on the tie rod. I've also seen clamp on...

Does the tie rod have to be replaced with the double-ended ram? Take for example the full hydro PSC Could this simply clamp onto the stock tie rod? And have the "orbital" steering valve actuated by a gear or pulley/belt on the steering shaft? It seems to me it would take minimal torque to...

I think they are out of the older Oshkosh military fire trucks. But I'm not certain. It seems to be sort of a hush-hush, taboo subject to ask what trucks had these axles. Those in the know seem content to keep that knowledge to themselves. Here are some pics: A long, but informative...

On a side note, I didn't start this thread to rehash the full-hydro-legality issue for the 10,000th time. What I am suggesting is 100% stock Deuce manual steering, untouched, with a full-hydro system attached in parallel to it. Call it hydro-assist if you like, but I'm not suggesting...

Yes, that is exactly what I am suggesting. I'm thinking some kind of cog/sprocket/belt driven gears that places the steering valve off to the side of the manual steering column. (or inline-shaft steering valve if it is continuous through the valve & strong enough for Deuce manual steering if...

That's kind of neat. Does it have a continuous shaft all the way through the device? I think hydraulic rams for steering require a little more pressure than 1000 psi, but don't quote me.

Is it a full mechanical drag link? Where can you get them new?

You have an interesting system. I'm actually thinking of something even easier. A complete bolt-on ram assist that does not replace any of the stock steering system. So it would be a true hydraulic assisting manual setup. The PSC full hydro kit looks interesting. But I'm not sure if the ram...

Mudguppy, Did you put a build-thread together for this hydaulic assist? I would be curious about the specifics of your install.

Instead of doing a power steering swap or a full-hydro conversion, has anyone considered a hydraulic ram-assist piggybacked on top of the stock Deuce manual steering? It seems that would be a viable solution to power steering without even touching the original setup. A bolt-on steering column...

That makes sense. So really what the 800 series needs are 5 ton lockout hubs for the rear. BTW, thx for the #. I'm at work at the moment. I'm trying to learn more about 5 ton trucks. The Deuce is great. But I'm finding out that it is limited as an "expedition" RV vehicle. I'm still going...

I think he's asking if having a powered axle shaft inside the housing will affect the lockout hub in "free" position. The answer is no, it will not affect it. The shaft will spin but it is 100% disengaged from the hub. Think of it this way: Powering the axle to a free hub is the same...

Oh so the power dividers are integral in the differential units. I thought they were stand-alone driveline disconnects between the two tandems on the interaxle driveline. Do the 800 series tandems bind up often?

Do the 800 series trucks have power dividers?

Is the reasoning for a sprag transfer case in the 5 ton to act as a power divider, minimizing the chance of drivetrain windup on pavement? The Hemtt Oshkosh transfer cases are front-air-select like the Deuce, correct? Is that because the Hemtt is primarily for off road & doesn't need a power...

Just bite the bullet and get the CDL A. That way there's no arguing with Barney Fife in BFE about whether you're legal or not. The written test is easy. Just go to trucking school for the rest.

Did the Baby Hemtt ever get finished?

What exactly is the weight difference between the 5 ton and 2.5 ton axles? I've read hundreds of posts where people say the 5 tons are much, much bigger and heavier. But I've yet to see exact numbers. Anyone have any idea exactly how much heavier the 5 ton axles are?