Power Steering Question
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Does anybody know if the older style power assist cylinder (trs and bravos) can be substituted with the one piece newer style?
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Yes and no! I just did the conversion. The ram will bolt right on. But you have to buy 2 new hoses. The new ram uses the o-ring type fitting instead of the old flair fitting. The hoses sell for around $150 for both. It was a easy swap.
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Bravo yes (with the hoses as Russ said), TRS no - different actuator
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Well I have the TRS. The new part 865383a02 is one unit. where the old system was a culmination of a bunch of parts. Looks like maybe the new unit will fit where the old ram was held in and all I would have to do is use my old ram extension and couplers and I should be in business.
Do you know that this wont work? If not what are my options?
Thanks for your help
Ron
Do you know that this wont work? If not what are my options?
Thanks for your help
Ron