Which Ram Size For External Hydraulic Steering?
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Well I was comparing dual ram to dual ram, but I guess that begs another question is the dual ram really needed?
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Something else to consider..
If you go with the full single system now, you could always add a 2nd ram in the future. Will require a different helm but all the plumbing will be there with the exception of hooking in the second ram.
BTW, I'll never have cable steering again..
If you go with the full single system now, you could always add a 2nd ram in the future. Will require a different helm but all the plumbing will be there with the exception of hooking in the second ram.
BTW, I'll never have cable steering again..
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twin ram system would use more volume. Could work but instead of say 3 turns of the wheel you'd need 6.
A single ram helm may use 75cc per revolution were a twin ram would be 150cc per.
A single ram helm may use 75cc per revolution were a twin ram would be 150cc per.
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I might be stating the obvious here, but before you sink your hard earned money into a worthy upgrade like hydraulic steering, you need to do something else first. That would be totally going through all of the steering pivot points in your drive to make sure you don't have any play / need to rebuild anything that's already worn out. Hydraulic steering - no matter which style or manufacturer you choose - will dramatically reduce wear and tear on your steering system and steering pivot points on your drive. It will not however magically rejuvenate worn out pivots. In other words, if you're going to do this upgrade, do it right to get the maximum benefits out of it.



