Ram Assist W/ Hydro Boost... Problems?

[Broncotj0]

Guys so I have been looking into hydro boost brakes and have found a couple good threads on here. I just haven't seen anyone running ram assist and hydro boost brakes. I have read about 15 threads and dug through alot more and just haven't seen anyone mention it. I have a 4x4x2 box, sag pump, and ram assist and would like to go hydro brakes but would like a word from the wise if I will have any problems with this or if it's not possible. Will the pump keep up? Thanks guys,

 

[gravy]

I run it all together. I upgraded to the PSC HD sag pump with external res- works great

 

[JWMcCrary]

I have ram assist and hydroboost brakes. I'm using an EB 4 turn box and the pump that WH sells with a single return using a "T" on the return and also run through the stock cooler. The only issue I have had is if applying the brakes hard it will not turn as easily, give it just a little throttle and all is well. It took me a while to get all the air out. It has to be one of the best mods I have done. No more pump whining on the trail and you can turn it with 1 finger.

 

[BUCKNBRONK]

It works I run all of it, no problems- get a good pump with a extra reservoir and a tranny size cooler to keep it happy. I ran the WH hd pump, a external c-4 cooler, astro hyro boost, and the hydro asssist ram kit from WH tapped off a stock ps box.

 

[Bronchole]

I'm running a Lincoln Mark VIII pump with dual return, hydroboost, 4x4x2 box that was rebuilt and ported by West Texas Off Road WTOR, their 8" long ram (don't remember the diameter but it is one of the smaller ones) and a decent size P/S fluid (trans) cooler in front of the radiator. I also had WTOR rework the pressure valve thingy for the P/S pump which they do free of charge when you are getting the rest of the stuff done.

I do notice a slight decrease in steering power when the brakes are pressed hard. That doesn't bother me because I can't see how a little bit less steering power under extreem braking is going to effect me.

 

[Broncotj0]

Thanks guys. I have been running the ram assist for about a year now and it is great. I picked up the boxes I needed and rebuilt them to make the 4x4x2 box and while I was at it I drilled and tapped for the ram assist. I just have been looking into doing a hydro boost setup and just wanted to make sure it worked before I got into it and ran into trouble. I see alot of guys are running different MC's. Is there a stecific one I should get?

 

[beaux312]

My hydro boost is the first in line when the fluid comes out of the pump so it shouldnt affect the ram at all

 

[bmc69]

Will the pump keep up? Thanks guys,

Folks often forget that the hydroboost uses almost zero flow. Consequently, it has no effect on pump/steering performance.

Having the ram assist does though..so any decision to go with an uprated flow pump is based on the additional volume taken by the ram.

 

[mp]

I had Astro hydro with a ram. Even had the stock explorer pump, and a large cooler for extra fluid, and it ran fine.

 

[gravy]

I run a corvette MC- 4 wheel disk and no proportioning valve- works perfect. I would also run a cooler if you are wheel the truck