Hydraulic Steering in an XR.

[Rusrog]

I was wondering if anyone has tried to run Hydraulic steering on an XR Allison. I know some folks doing it on very fast XB2002's but no one I know of has tried it on a XR. Any thoughts?

I was just wondering if you used the Hi Pressure pump, the kevlar hoses, how much slop would there really be????

Thanks for any intelligent info...

Russ

 

[XXXR2001]

I think Keth Parker had it on his boat. I believe there are a couple of others in DSRA superstock/prostock that run it as well. The guy in this pick is one of them.....

 

[pops]

I think Paul Nichols is running it on his.

 

[RedAllison]

Yeah Pops is right. Paul has it in his XR and LOVES it.

Paul Nichols owns an Allison... I Just LOVE sayin dat!!! :beer::big grin:twisted evil
RA

 

[merc2five]

Yep Paul is running his well into the hundreds with hydraulic steering. Wait till the mota gets broke in ;-)

 

[Ally Driver]

Russ i asked the same question a while back. I had a hyd unit i wanted to try but it seemed like i would have needed some bracing for the helm area if i removed the ruide guide racks. I think they give it a little support.
ps. Gman has Keth's boat now. One of them could tell u more.
Dave.

 

[Rusrog]

Re: Hydraulic Steering in an XR. In recent news...

I just talked to a friend of mine that told me a deal from Allison regarding a mod that is done to hydraulic helms that increases the 'feel' and is now being offered and accepted by Allison.

I haven't heard anything else but will be calling Allison soon get the scoop on it. Does anyone from Allison actually look\post on this board? I was just curious...

Russ

 

[lightening rod]

Yes, they do look. I do not think Darris is recommending it on the 2002's or the XR's because of the stick trim on the helm and not being able to put the trim switch's on the wheel. (that was the last I heard anyways)

 

[Paul nichols]

I like mine with hydraulic steering real well.

Paul