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02-01-2012, 05:28 PM | #1 |
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Ram Assist from 68 K10
I pulled this from a 68 4x4, but there were plugs in the ram assist. I believe this to be the rare power steering, but not sure. It does NOT come with the steering box and pitman as it looks like a normal one anyway. $33 shipped.
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02-01-2012, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
I'll take a shot with it. I'll take it.
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02-01-2012, 08:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
If VA72C10 passes i will take it!!
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02-02-2012, 12:11 AM | #4 |
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02-02-2012, 12:18 AM | #5 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
payment sent. thanks
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02-02-2012, 09:36 AM | #6 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
Must have been aftermarket unless they redesigned specifically for early 68 which I doubt. Look here for pics of the 67 setup: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427573
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02-02-2012, 11:34 AM | #7 | |
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02-02-2012, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
That thing is pretty interesting, there's no ram on it so I don't think it's a power assist, but I'm really curious what it is!
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02-02-2012, 11:51 AM | #9 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
It appears to be the valve that senses steering load and then diverts flow to the appropriate side of the assist ram. Was there an assist cylinder on the truck Ray? Even though its probably aftermarket, I bet the principle is the same. Check out the link I posted.
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02-02-2012, 12:14 PM | #10 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
You are probably right, it just seemed too simplistic of a design to incorporate the appropriate internal valving needed. The ones on my 67 pickups look similar to the link you posted except they are oriented inline with the centerlink for a 2wd.
Either way I think it's cool!
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02-02-2012, 02:31 PM | #11 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
Yeah, I thought it looked almost too simple as well but I can't figure out why else there would be 4 ports on there.
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02-02-2012, 02:44 PM | #12 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
That's a strange piece! Ram assists are generally parallel to the tierod, that piece is IN the drag link! Strange.
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02-02-2012, 02:51 PM | #13 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
The more I think about it, the more I think it wouldn't work as an assist there. If it changed length any at all while turning the wheels it would just make them turn quicker that the steering wheel was turned. Almost has to be a damper or something? I don't know what it is, just throwing it out there.
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02-02-2012, 02:54 PM | #14 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
This would be the control unit, not the ram part that you are thinking about
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02-02-2012, 02:58 PM | #15 |
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Re: Ram Assist from 68 K10
You're probably right, I just reread some other posts that said that. I just always thought they were all one piece. Must be a 4x4 thing.
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