PSC hydraulic lines

desrt4x

desrt4x

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Last year I had the PSC assist installed on my 2010 jk. I never liked how he ran the lines to the ram and that he used transmission fluid instead of what was recommended but he said one less fluid to carry and it works the same. I ended up flushing and changing to the proper fluid last summer. I noticed the lines were rubbing so I put a sleeve over the lines so they won’t rub together and hopefully not leak.
Now I noticed more rubbing on the lines up closer to the steering box.
Today I ordered a new set of lines and I am going to reroute but I would like to see how others have routed the lines. Right now it seems like the lines are crossed at the ram and hit the track bar on the way to the gear box. Image1545621219.084984.jpg
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desrt4x said:
Last year I had the PSC assist installed on my 2010 jk. I never liked how he ran the lines to the ram and that he used transmission fluid instead of what was recommended but he said one less fluid to carry and it works the same. I ended up flushing and changing to the proper fluid last summer. I noticed the lines were rubbing so I put a sleeve over the lines so they won’t rub together and hopefully not leak.
Now I noticed more rubbing on the lines up closer to the steering box.
Today I ordered a new set of lines and I am going to reroute but I would like to see how others have routed the lines. Right now it seems like the lines are crossed at the ram and hit the track bar on the way to the gear box. View attachment 317297
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Back when I had my d44, I ran two 90* fittings off of the ram towards the passenger tire, looped back after the tierod bracket and zip tied both lines back up the trackbar, and left minimal slack to go back towards the box with a straight fitting and a 30* fitting I believe

Two different Jeeps but exact same axle/setup

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You can kind of see the routing in these pictures
 
My lines were wearing through. I had a hydraulic shop make new lines with abrasion sleeves (like heavy equipment uses). I also used an old radiator hose and cut a section out to be extra armor for the lower radiator hose. My lines wore a hole through a lower after 10,000 miles. Use lots of zip ties.

I use a 90 degree on one of the cylinder fittings.
 
zimm said:
My lines were wearing through. I had a hydraulic shop make new lines with abrasion sleeves (like heavy equipment uses). I also used an old radiator hose and cut a section out to be extra armor for the lower radiator hose. My lines wore a hole through a lower after 10,000 miles. Use lots of zip ties.

I use a 90 degree on one of the cylinder fittings.
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That's how the lines wore on my 2010 - of course the 1 year I don't check them before Moab I blew the hose on the trail.

Had NAPA make up some lines but in my rush to get them installed and back on the trail, I routed them wrong and I've still got a spot rubbing again.

I like the idea of going to passenger and along the track bar, will need to check that out.
 
Getting ready to add the PSC ram to my existing PSC big bore box / power steering pump system.

I already have a Synergy raised track bar bracket welded to my axle with tabs for the ram.

Is the kit below the right choice for a stock D44?
Are the pre-cut hoses really a good length if routed correctly?
Is the 6.75” stroke cylinder the right length?

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Disciple Off Road said:
That is the correct kit/ram stroke for the D44. The hoses can run on the short but typically work if they just hang straight from the box to the Ram. If you want to run them down the track bar you will need longer lines for sure.
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I have this on my JKU, if you let the hose hang from the box to the ram, I'd add some hydraulic hose spiral wrap to add protection against chaffing.

Took a few years but the hose on my JKU was rubbing against something on the backside and found out the hard way as I was about to enter Kane Creek in Moab.

Didn't see anything as rubbing when I cycled it flat on the ground, but it was a different story when it was flexed out and turning the wheel.
 
jeeeep said:
I have this on my JKU, if you let the hose hang from the box to the ram, I'd add some hydraulic hose spiral wrap to add protection against chaffing.

Took a few years but the hose on my JKU was rubbing against something on the backside and found out the hard way as I was about to enter Kane Creek in Moab.

Didn't see anything as rubbing when I cycled it flat on the ground, but it was a different story when it was flexed out and turning the wheel.
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Yes absolutely, that is why I usually try and do custom lines to route down the track bar and loop back to the ram. Hydraulic lines can bet pricey though for sure.
 
desrt4x said:
I never thought of going that way.


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That’s what she said.

Disciple Off Road said:
That is the correct kit/ram stroke for the D44. The hoses can run on the short but typically work if they just hang straight from the box to the Ram. If you want to run them down the track bar you will need longer lines for sure.
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jeeeep said:
I have this on my JKU, if you let the hose hang from the box to the ram, I'd add some hydraulic hose spiral wrap to add protection against chaffing.

Took a few years but the hose on my JKU was rubbing against something on the backside and found out the hard way as I was about to enter Kane Creek in Moab.

Didn't see anything as rubbing when I cycled it flat on the ground, but it was a different story when it was flexed out and turning the wheel.
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Appreciate the experience. I think I will get the kit with the shorter lines, and add some spiral wrap. I like the idea of running up the track bar because it is secure, but not sure if the value add is there for me if it still works with the shorter hoses.
 
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