Hydro Assist on 2.5" lift
01-22-2015, 08:30 AM
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Hydro Assist on 2.5" lift
I'm in the process of install a Hydro Assist on my JK. I'm not having much of a problem, but I am curious as if anybody has done this before. Of course I don't have a drag link flip kit on my jeep so the fit is a little tight under there. I have an idea of how I want to install it, but if anybody has done this can you post up some pictures that would be awesome. Thanks
01-22-2015, 09:10 AM
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I'm in the process of install a Hydro Assist on my JK. I'm not having much of a problem, but I am curious as if anybody has done this before. Of course I don't have a drag link flip kit on my jeep so the fit is a little tight under there. I have an idea of how I want to install it, but if anybody has done this can you post up some pictures that would be awesome. Thanks
01-22-2015, 09:14 AM
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Also interested in seeing your setup. Have the artec weld on bracket and am thinking of installing assist when I go to 37s
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01-23-2015, 09:21 AM
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Sorry not the greatest pics. You have to make sure the passenger side hydro fitting wont hit the frame. Mine was real close. I want to try and find a drag link with more bend in it as it rubs a little right now when fully turned passenger.
01-23-2015, 10:09 AM
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Rock Krawler 2.5" Long Arm with drag link flip using Howe Hydro assist. You can find some pictures here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...-289481/page3/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...-289481/page3/
01-23-2015, 10:10 AM
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What size tire are you running? If its 37s or less, Im curious why you would want to spend the money on a hydro assist? Other than possible cool factor, I dont understand why its needed..?
....seriously, Im just wondering....
....seriously, Im just wondering....
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01-23-2015, 10:16 AM
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His sig says he's running 37's. It seems that 37's is the usual cut-off especially if they plan on going bigger later.
01-23-2015, 10:32 AM
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01-23-2015, 10:40 AM
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And Hydro Assist has a lot of benefits when wheeling. Even if you run 33's or 35's. If you're stressing the front end a lot through rocks or getting them wedged and it's tough to turn you can bend the steering components and screw up the steering box.. The hydro assist puts that stress on the steering ram. It's best to have an aftermarket tie rod for this setup though to keep from bending the stock components with all that pressure.