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The PSC Extreme Duty Cylinder Assist Kit will provide ample steering power for Project Scrambled Adventurer. PSC can assemble steering kits for many 4x4s and custom buggies.

The PSC Extreme Duty Cylinder Assist Kit will provide ample steering power for Project Scrambled Adventurer. PSC can assemble steering kits for many 4x4s and custom buggies.

The PSC Extreme Duty Cylinder Assist Kit will provide ample steering power for Project Scrambled Adventurer. PSC can assemble steering kits for many 4x4s and custom buggies.

Mounting the PSC gearbox to the AFW custom frame went smoothly. The holes were correctly located, and bolt alignment was perfect. The gearbox is held in place by four Grade 8 bolts.

This is an upward view of the PSC gearbox from inside the frame.

The PSC pump bolted directly to the factory 5.9L Dodge engine mounting bracket without any modifications.

Once the pump's mounting bracket is properly secured, the belt pulley can be installed.

Once the PSC pump, factory bracket, and pulley are together, they can be securely fastened to the engine.

When installing the hoses from the pump to the gearbox, Scott made sure the hoses and lines didn't rub or make contact with any other surfaces.

Next, Scott installed the fittings onto the PSC power steering fluid tank, making sure not to overtighten the fittings into the aluminum tank. These are not the components to be using power tools on.

The key to mounting the tank was placing it as directly above the gearbox as possible. This helps alleviate the problem of air entering the lines and permits fluid flow without the lines kinking.

Before mounting the ram assist system, Scott needed to measure the overall travel of the ram. Proper measurement is imperative for full left-and-right turning movement. This also helps one determine that overtravel of the hydraulic ram doesn't cause any damage to any components. Overtravel can also break knuckles.

Measurements also need to take into account the flex and basic geometry of the overall steering system and articulation of the rig.

In part two of the PSC Extreme Duty Cylinder Assist installation, we will properly mount the ram and show an overview of the completely installed system.