Hydro steering on a yota

Jonesy · 01-12-2011, 01:10 PM

Just got a 86 toyota and want to link the front and rear for more flex. Thinking hydro steering on the front is going to be the way to go. Never having messed with a hydro system I am clueless as to what I need/want for th system.

Gonna keep the stock yota axle for now. Only going to be running 35's at the largest.

Cylinder is needed but what length stroke?
Orbital valve. What do I need/want for this?

Thanks
JT

krawlin85toy · 01-12-2011, 03:59 PM

try trail-gear, lowrangeoffroad, 4xinnovations, I know trail gear offera a full hydro and assist for toys. You can get it cheaper from lowrange and its still from TG. psc offers hydro also.and i'm sure ther are more.

Jonesy · 01-13-2011, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check them out.

flatlander757 · 01-16-2011, 03:47 AM

Check out the Hydro Steering Bible on Pirate... it's good stuff:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ing/index.html

If you can figure out your needs and how you want it to handle(turns lock to lock, etc), you can choose parts that fit your needs and save big money over any kinds of kits.

www.surpluscenter.com has cheap hydraulic rams that lots of trail-only guys commonly run without issue.

If it is NEVER driven on the street, then I would modify your stock pump, buy an orbital from PSC or somebody(quality orbitals are not that expensive compared to cheaper ones), and a Surplus Center ram. If you drive it on the street more than 25mph, then I'd spring for a good double ended ram from PSC with heims so there isn't as much/any slop in the steering.

CJsOffRoad · 01-16-2011, 09:33 AM

You can also buy dual action cylinders from surplus center. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.as...name=hydraulic

twiztedzuki · 01-16-2011, 09:56 AM

yeah double ended rams are cool but do not react as fast as single ended if u plan on hitting anything at wot steering mite be to slo with double,

01-12-2011, 01:10 PM	#1
Jonesy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Piner, KY Posts: 141	Hydro steering on a yota Just got a 86 toyota and want to link the front and rear for more flex. Thinking hydro steering on the front is going to be the way to go. Never having messed with a hydro system I am clueless as to what I need/want for th system. Gonna keep the stock yota axle for now. Only going to be running 35's at the largest. Cylinder is needed but what length stroke? Orbital valve. What do I need/want for this? Thanks JT

01-16-2011, 09:33 AM	#5
CJsOffRoad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eaton, Oh Posts: 28	You can also buy dual action cylinders from surplus center. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.as...name=hydraulic __________________ Willys buggy 4.3, 350 trans, toy axles, linked suspension, air shocks

01-12-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
krawlin85toy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton Posts: 265 Images: 76	try trail-gear, lowrangeoffroad, 4xinnovations, I know trail gear offera a full hydro and assist for toys. You can get it cheaper from lowrange and its still from TG. psc offers hydro also.and i'm sure ther are more.

01-13-2011, 08:03 AM	#3
Jonesy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Piner, KY Posts: 141	Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check them out.

01-16-2011, 03:47 AM	#4
flatlander757 Fartface extrordinair Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Carrollton Posts: 127	Check out the Hydro Steering Bible on Pirate... it's good stuff: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ing/index.html If you can figure out your needs and how you want it to handle(turns lock to lock, etc), you can choose parts that fit your needs and save big money over any kinds of kits. www.surpluscenter.com has cheap hydraulic rams that lots of trail-only guys commonly run without issue. If it is NEVER driven on the street, then I would modify your stock pump, buy an orbital from PSC or somebody(quality orbitals are not that expensive compared to cheaper ones), and a Surplus Center ram. If you drive it on the street more than 25mph, then I'd spring for a good double ended ram from PSC with heims so there isn't as much/any slop in the steering.

01-16-2011, 09:56 AM	#6
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	yeah double ended rams are cool but do not react as fast as single ended if u plan on hitting anything at wot steering mite be to slo with double,