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Zumo · 12-02-2002, 11:08 AM

Does anyone know where I can get one of these rebuilt or new. Power steering fluid is leaking out of the shaft area. The O rings are bad and the shaft may be worn so replacing the o rings may be useless.

Thanks,

yellowgmc · 12-02-2002, 11:31 AM

the only thing i know of is called a rock ram. might be too powerful for a stock application tho. it's supposed to be for 44 inch tires. check out a 4x4 shop and they should be able to get one. i couldn't find a link. not much help but ...

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-02-2002, 11:59 AM

I believe that the Corvette cylinders are the same, (they look the same), but it would need to be verified. Anyway, if they are the same, Paragon has rebuilt cylinders for $75 exchange, ($95 with no exchange) or they have new imports for $120.

Rebuild kits may be available, but I don't know who has them.
Corvettes has the same cylinder from 1963 to 1982.

Here is their link in case you want to check it out:

www.corvette-paragon.com/

Jim

Zumo · 12-02-2002, 02:02 PM

I e-mailed them.

Does anyone have a 67/68 truck in the Texas area they are parting out that may have one of these not leaking?

68 Suburban · 12-02-2002, 03:05 PM

I have the complete set up in Phoenix. The unit I have was "sweating" when I removed it. By that I mean it was wet on the outside, but it never seemed to leave fluid on the ground, or ever need fluid added.

To find one of these that are dry is virtually impossible. I think even after having it rebuilt, you will see some 'sweating' very shortly. It is the nature of the beast.

I think there is a place in the south suburbs of Chicago that rebuilds these. I can't remember the name of the place though.

12-02-2002, 11:08 AM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Looking for Hydraulic Ram. ...see pic Does anyone know where I can get one of these rebuilt or new. Power steering fluid is leaking out of the shaft area. The O rings are bad and the shaft may be worn so replacing the o rings may be useless. Thanks, __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

12-02-2002, 11:31 AM	#2
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	the only thing i know of is called a rock ram. might be too powerful for a stock application tho. it's supposed to be for 44 inch tires. check out a 4x4 shop and they should be able to get one. i couldn't find a link. not much help but ... __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

12-02-2002, 02:02 PM	#4
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	I e-mailed them. Does anyone have a 67/68 truck in the Texas area they are parting out that may have one of these not leaking? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

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12-02-2002, 11:59 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I believe that the Corvette cylinders are the same, (they look the same), but it would need to be verified. Anyway, if they are the same, Paragon has rebuilt cylinders for $75 exchange, ($95 with no exchange) or they have new imports for $120. Rebuild kits may be available, but I don't know who has them. Corvettes has the same cylinder from 1963 to 1982. Here is their link in case you want to check it out: www.corvette-paragon.com/ Jim

12-02-2002, 03:05 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have the complete set up in Phoenix. The unit I have was "sweating" when I removed it. By that I mean it was wet on the outside, but it never seemed to leave fluid on the ground, or ever need fluid added. To find one of these that are dry is virtually impossible. I think even after having it rebuilt, you will see some 'sweating' very shortly. It is the nature of the beast. I think there is a place in the south suburbs of Chicago that rebuilds these. I can't remember the name of the place though.



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