Hydro -vs- Assist

94Dodge Truggy · 06-06-2011, 07:08 PM

If both were legal which would you prefer? Full hydro or hydro assist and which brand? Application is on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited with dana 44's and 37's. Mostly street use with every other weekend in the rocks with a little luck. Highway occasionally. Looking at redneck ram, PSC, Howe and AGR. Any input? Thanks, Scott.

flatlander757 · 06-06-2011, 07:13 PM

Hydro assist no question.

Even if you don't buy from them, give Lance or Kelvin a call at PSC... I only bought a cylinder and cooler from them, but was told all kinds of good stuff about getting my box and pump to work alright. They still aren't ideal... but that's because I am making do with my stupid Mercedes box on my 03 TJ

Fine off road, it's just twitchy at highway speeds.

mckeddie · 06-06-2011, 09:14 PM

Assist no question for street. Full hydro no question for strictly off road. On road I want to feel the input and road, plus self centering Offroad I like the simplicity and strength of the full. I love my psc with double ended ram on the new buggy. It actually cruises down the street good too.

carwash · 06-06-2011, 10:25 PM

You feel that you need assist with 37's?

jwend · 06-06-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

You feel that you need assist with 37's?

x2.... i ran mine on 42s for a good while only reason i did asisst was didnt want to twist steering gear off frame in huge rocks

wheelin678 · 06-06-2011, 10:33 PM

i have 38's on tons and my pump struggles to turn the tires in any type of a pinch......with a new pump and a psc box

jwend · 06-06-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelin678

i have 38's on tons and my pump struggles to turn the tires in any type of a pinch......with a new pump and a psc box

wont soon though

!! hahaha

mckeddie · 06-06-2011, 10:45 PM

I had a psc box in my old jeep, and it had problems turning the 36 isux's offroad all the time. The stock box was worthless I had before.

buckeyezuk · 06-06-2011, 11:01 PM

If you need it or not is up to you, but it will definatly help..full hydro is for off road only vehicles in my opinion..the ones i have expierenced dont have the best street manners.

94Dodge Truggy · 06-06-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

You feel that you need assist with 37's?

The stock jk boxes are weak and my sector shaft has lots of play in it with only 7700 miles on it. Thought it would ease the stress and help with death wobble very occasionally.

jwend · 06-06-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

The stock jk boxes are weak and my sector shaft has lots of play in it with only 7700 miles on it. Thought it would ease the stress and help with death wobble very occasionally.

Then its for sure worth it.. I think Howe is the best but super pricey.. if you are going to drive it on the road alot do a good set up.. psc or howe its just a peace of mind thing

wheelin678 · 06-07-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jwend

wont soon though

!! hahaha

06-06-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Hydro -vs- Assist If both were legal which would you prefer? Full hydro or hydro assist and which brand? Application is on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited with dana 44's and 37's. Mostly street use with every other weekend in the rocks with a little luck. Highway occasionally. Looking at redneck ram, PSC, Howe and AGR. Any input? Thanks, Scott. __________________

06-06-2011, 09:14 PM	#3
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	Assist no question for street. Full hydro no question for strictly off road. On road I want to feel the input and road, plus self centering Offroad I like the simplicity and strength of the full. I love my psc with double ended ram on the new buggy. It actually cruises down the street good too. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

06-06-2011, 10:25 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	You feel that you need assist with 37's? __________________

06-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#6
wheelin678 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Franklin, Indiana Posts: 69	i have 38's on tons and my pump struggles to turn the tires in any type of a pinch......with a new pump and a psc box __________________ 80hp of fury!!!!!!

06-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#8
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	I had a psc box in my old jeep, and it had problems turning the 36 isux's offroad all the time. The stock box was worthless I had before. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

06-06-2011, 07:13 PM	#2
flatlander757 Fartface extrordinair Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Carrollton Posts: 127	Hydro assist no question. Even if you don't buy from them, give Lance or Kelvin a call at PSC... I only bought a cylinder and cooler from them, but was told all kinds of good stuff about getting my box and pump to work alright. They still aren't ideal... but that's because I am making do with my stupid Mercedes box on my 03 TJ Fine off road, it's just twitchy at highway speeds.

06-06-2011, 11:01 PM	#9
buckeyezuk wheeler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bethel Posts: 134	hydro steering If you need it or not is up to you, but it will definatly help..full hydro is for off road only vehicles in my opinion..the ones i have expierenced dont have the best street manners. __________________ ZUKI linked f/r 16v air shocks cut 39.5" tsl. exod. full hydro F/R. rear steer.