rebuild external hydraulic steering rams?

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05-03-2013, 03:40 PM

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rebuild external hydraulic steering rams?

Has anyone had any experience with rebuilding the steering rams for their boat? I have rebuilt tons of motorcycle front shocks and would think this would be the same thing minus a big spring. Those front shocks were pretty simple are the rams the same?

05-03-2013, 04:57 PM

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I did mine, they are Latham's and I was able to get all the parts at a local Hydraulic Shop without any issues.

Good Luck

05-03-2013, 06:26 PM

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i did mine, they are latham's and i was able to get all the parts at a local hydraulic shop without any issues.

Good luck

05-03-2013, 08:33 PM

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Rebuilt mine. Easy, some use lock tite.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...s-rebuild.html

05-03-2013, 11:14 PM

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Man that is good news to hear! The shop I took them to said 400.00 each and I almost couldn't contain how mad that quote mad me! It's the last thing I planned on doing to get this boat finally lake worthy . I couldn't imagine it would cost that much. Thanks everyone! Love this site!