{"product_id":"trail-gear-hydro-assist-steering-kit-toyota-pickup-4runner","title":"Trail-Gear Hydro Assist Steering Kit | Solid Axle \/ High Steer (1979-95 Pickup \/ 1985-95 4Runner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrail-Gear Hydro Assist Steering Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup and 1985–1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD builds with an OEM Toyota solid front axle or Trail-Gear Rock Assault front axle housing, high-steer crossover steering, and a 1.25-inch tie rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trail-Gear Hydro Assist Steering Kit adds a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-ended hydraulic ram\u003c\/strong\u003e to the high-steer system to reduce steering effort when large off-road tires are loaded against rocks, ruts, and other trail obstacles. Housing-specific mounting brackets are available for both \u003cstrong\u003eOEM Toyota solid front axles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTrail-Gear Rock Assault front axle housings\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoiding the generic mounting-tab approach used by universal ram kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach configuration includes the hydraulic ram, axle-housing and tie-rod mounting brackets, two 50-inch hydraulic hoses, JIC fittings, rod ends, mounting hardware, and illustrated installation instructions. Ram choices include \u003cstrong\u003e1.5-inch and 2-inch bores\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e6-inch or 8-inch stroke\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing-specific hydro-assist mounting system\u003c\/strong\u003e for OEM Toyota and Rock Assault front axle housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ended hydraulic ram with high-temperature inner and outer seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\/8-inch or 3\/4-inch ram rod\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on cylinder configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty 1\/4-inch plate-steel mounting brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around a \u003cstrong\u003e1.25-inch high-steer tie rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 50-inch hydraulic hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e with JIC fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 × 6, 1.5 × 8, 2 × 6, and 2 × 8\u003c\/strong\u003e ram configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month limited warranty, subject to manufacturer terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is intended for a properly configured Toyota solid-front-axle steering system and is \u003cstrong\u003enot a bolt-on upgrade for a factory IFS steering arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires high-steer crossover steering with a 1.25-inch tie rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires a steering box drilled and tapped for #6 JIC hydro-assist fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e or an equivalent pre-tapped steering box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelding is required\u003c\/strong\u003e to install the axle-housing and tie-rod ram brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steering and ram must be centered and synchronized before the tie-rod bracket is permanently welded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify full steering travel and ram clearance so the ram, brackets, tie rod, and surrounding hardware do not bind or interfere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979–1983 Toyota Pickup – 1st Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1985 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Solid-Axle Conversion Required – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 4WD – Solid-Axle Conversion Required – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Solid-Axle Conversion Required – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Solid-Axle Conversion Required – High Steer Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4WD solid-front-axle applications only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit a factory IFS front suspension without a solid-axle conversion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the axle-housing option that matches the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Toyota and Rock Assault housings use different ram mounting brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV6 applications may require oil-pan modification or replacement to provide ram clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm ram stroke, steering travel, and component clearance before final welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trail-Gear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydro Assist Steering Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydraulic Ram Assist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxle Housing Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Toyota \/ Trail-Gear Rock Assault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Steer Crossover with 1.25-inch Tie Rod\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Box Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilled \/ Tapped for Hydro Assist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRam Bore Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches \/ 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRam Stroke Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches \/ 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRam Rod Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8 inch or 3\/4 inch, depending on configuration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracket Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4-inch Plate Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 inches each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4WD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Month Limited Warranty, subject to manufacturer terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired High-Steer Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hydro-assist kit requires a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-steer crossover steering system with a 1.25-inch tie rod\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the Pickup or 4Runner is not already equipped with high steer, a compatible high-steer kit must be installed before adding hydro assist. Preserve Rad offers the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/trail-gear-4-stud-high-steer-kit-toyota-pickup-4runner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail-Gear 4-Stud High Steer Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/trail-gear-6-stud-high-steer-kit-toyota-pickup-4runner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail-Gear 6-Stud High Steer Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; choose the version that matches the steering-knuckle configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach configuration includes a ram, housing-specific axle bracket, tie-rod bracket, rod ends and jam nuts, two 50-inch hydraulic hoses, JIC elbows, steering-box fittings, mounting hardware, and illustrated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Toyota Front Axle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch bore × 6-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch bore × 8-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch bore × 6-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch bore × 8-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Assault Front Axle Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch bore × 6-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5-inch bore × 8-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch bore × 6-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch bore × 8-inch stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trail-Gear","offers":[{"title":"OEM Toyota Front Axle \/ 1.5 in x 6 in","offer_id":53582577107253,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM Toyota Front Axle \/ 1.5 in x 8 in","offer_id":53602484977973,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM Toyota Front Axle \/ 2 in x 6 in","offer_id":53582577140021,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OEM Toyota Front Axle \/ 2 in x 8 in","offer_id":53582577172789,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rock Assault Front Axle Housing \/ 1.5 in x 6 in","offer_id":53602485010741,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rock Assault Front Axle Housing \/ 1.5 in x 8 in","offer_id":53602485043509,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rock Assault Front Axle Housing \/ 2 in x 6 in","offer_id":53602485076277,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rock Assault Front Axle Housing \/ 2 in x 8 in","offer_id":53602485109045,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep17_2026_01_17_08PM.png?v=1789665437","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/trail-gear-hydro-assist-steering-kit-toyota-pickup-4runner","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}