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benthompson292

05-03-2013 03:40 PM

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?

Slow Poke

05-03-2013 04:57 PM

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

RAPTOR1

05-03-2013 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow poke (Post 3918412)

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

Rookie

05-03-2013 08:33 PM

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

benthompson292

05-03-2013 11:14 PM

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!

benthompson292

05-04-2013 12:14 AM

Well I thought I was done with the questions but what kind of tools do I need so I don't mess up the finish on them?

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