Power Steering Blowout & Failure!

[Trick.Raptor]

I talked with Gordon on Sunday morning and so far he seemed very happy with the Howe. Gordon had no problems with the Howe on the Ghost Town Excursion.

@seapong didn't have much luck with his PS though and had a 2nd OEM failure

 

[GBrown1867]

I have installed the kit and put about 190 miles Offroad with it. No issues at all. The system works great and has no fade at all. I took some pictures as I was installing it. (When I am working I am really bad about stopping to take pictures)
Here is the kit as it came to me. My understanding is when the kit is ready for public real ease all of the hoses will be made and the AN fittings welded to the Ford specific rack fittings.
The kit came with no instructions on how or where to install anything. After mocking it up on my bench to see which fittings and hoses went where, I decided to mount the reservoir on the front of my radiator support. (Not sure if this is where it's designed to go. But I am limited to places due to the way my truck is built)
The kit comes with a custom mount for the PS pump. This is an easy replacement for me with the hood off and since I don't have any inner fenders.
Next I made up all the lines and plumbed the system. The only two left were the ones to and from the rack. I took these to Shaffer's Offroad and we cut the tube for the new fittings.
After that they were tig welded to the shortened tubes.
Here are a couple of pictures of the system in and plumbed.
I am not sure of the retail pricing. I think it's going to be between $1400-$1500. If you are thinking about upgrading your system I think this is the best way to go. It is the only system that replaces the PS pump.


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[naptown]

I need this ASAP ! When will it be available?

 

[Yukon Joe]

@GBrown1867
As you provide feed back to Howe, let them know that some folks would be interested in just a pump upgrade. Many of us have already upgraded to alternate reservoirs and coolers.

Yukon Joe

 

[MatMan]

Are these available to the masses?

 

[GBrown1867]

I do not know when the full kit will be available for release. I was told for over a month they were waiting on the lines with the fittings attached. That's why we went ahead and ordered the preproduction kit.

Joe, if you want to retain what you have, you would need their TC pump, Raptor mount, high pressure hose from the pump to the rack and the return line would have to be adapted to your system and a AN fitting going into the pump.

 

[Hole Shot]

Power Steering Blowout & Failure!

@Chris@FreedomMotorsports is taking preorders now


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[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I do not know when the full kit will be available for release. I was told for over a month they were waiting on the lines with the fittings attached. That's why we went ahead and ordered the preproduction kit.

Joe, if you want to retain what you have, you would need their TC pump, Raptor mount, high pressure hose from the pump to the rack and the return line would have to be adapted to your system and a AN fitting going into the pump.

THIS^^^ for anyone that has already upgraded their reservoirs. After speaking with Howe Wednesday, they have the AN fittings and lines, they just have to put them together. But I was told that that is a priority to get the packages out the door ASAP. I was authorized to begin taking preorders and have already taken come orders. They DID have some done, but we sold them out very quickly. Because production is going to be an ongoing first come first serve thing and I foresee everyone for the next little while having to wait on their kits for at least 3-4 weeks, I highly recommend getting your orders in as soon as possible if you want them. The price in the link below includes shipping etc.

That being said, I plan to speak with them again Monday about those that want either just their reservoirs and the derale cooler as a smaller package OR just the pump and lines and so forth, but like mentioned above, those that have already upgraded their reservoirs will have to do something with the fittings on those upgraded reservoirs to accept the AN fittings on the lines. They are much better (heavier duty). I personally do not recommend this unless you know what you're doing either, the pressure supplied by the T/C pump is not only higher than the stock Ford pump, it is higher more consistently and retrofitting the other brand reservoirs may present problems with them failing.

Here is our listing for the complete package:
https://raptor-svt.freedommotorspor...product_info&cPath=1126_1331&products_id=1836

 

[RLTW]

Need one when I get back Chris


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[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

Need one when I get back Chris


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When ARE you coming back? I heard a rumor that you liked the lizards and other creatures so much you were having your Raptor shipped there so you could stay indefinitely...