Hydraulics

How to Increase Hydraulic Pressure

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Hydraulic systems may lose pressure as they age or as the components loosen and wear through use. If you find yourself in need of a little boosting power, check your hydraulic system for leaks, faulty valves or other pressure leaking culprits. If ... more »

How to Modify Your Suspension for Hydraulics

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One way to modify your suspension to prepare for the addition of a hydraulics kit is to add hydraulics bumpstops. These pressurized springs give your suspension added reinforcement, protection and the necessary leeway to prevent the damage that ... more »

How to Select a Hydraulics Kit for Your Car

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A hydraulics kit is a performance accessory for your car that boosts suspension for sports applications like jumping or makes your car "dance." Ideal for car enthusiasts who want a low-ride look, a hydraulics kit can add a unique flair to your ... more »

How to Select Hydraulic Pumps

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Hydraulic pumps are key to many dynamic machines. They are sources of power that transfer the catalytic liquid within machines to lift, lower, open, close or rotate components. Clearly, these pumps have tremendous range and capability, so ... more »

How to Wire the Hydraulics of a Car

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If you add a hydraulics system to your car, you're going to be dealing with relatively complex wiring tasks. Car enthusiasts with a good working knowledge of wiring and electricity can wire their own hydraulics, though inexperienced individuals ... more »

How to Have Hydraulics Added to Your Car

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There's a growing community of enthusiasts doing all sorts of things to their cars, from adding chrome wheels to hydraulics that make the cars jump. If you want to go the ultimate and have your car dance, here's how... more »

How to Install an Accumulator in Hydraulics

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Since the installation of a hydraulics kit can negatively affect the quality of the ride in your car, many enthusiasts choose to install an accumulator. An accumulator is an accessory that absorbs some of the shock created by low-riding ... more »

How to Install Pumpheads in Hydraulics

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The pump of a car hydraulics kit is perhaps the most crucial part of the system, as it regulates the flow and pressure of the oil that is being forced into the cylinders. To install pumpheads correctly, you'll need to know how many pumps your ... more »

How to Install Valve Dumps in Hydraulics

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Most car hydraulics systems use two valve dumps per pump, and you can install these dumps to ensure getting maximum efficiency from your hydraulics system. To install valve dumps properly, you have to make absolutely certain that the parts you ... more »

How to Select Switches for Your Hydraulics

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If you've added a hydraulics kit to your car, you can accessorize with switch controls to enjoy precision control over the kit's various flow settings. Car modification enthusiasts can select from a range of different switches that vary in the ... more »

How to Install Cylinders in Hydraulics

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Though the methods used to install cylinders in the suspension to support a hydraulics system will vary from vehicle to vehicle, there are half a dozen common suspension types that have standardized installation techniques. If you have a solid ... more »

How to Replace Hydraulic Lines

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Just like any other part of a machine, hydraulic lines acquire some serious wear and tear over the life of your motor. Whenever the lines begin to crease, kink, break or leak, it's easier to replace them instead of repairing them. Replacing ... more »

How to Shop for Hydraulic Pumps for Your Car

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If you're thinking of adding a hydraulics kit to your car, you're going to need to know how to select correctly from the many hydraulic pumps available on the market. Hydraulic pumps force the oil that runs your system to surge through the kit, ... more »

How to Determine Pressure Needed for Hydraulic Systems

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Hydraulic systems normally work with fluids that are stored under a great deal of pressure. Having the right amount of pressure for hydraulic systems can increase work efficiency and reduce mechanical failure and injury. Luckily you can determine ... more »

How to Use Hydraulic Car Jacks

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Unlike traditional screw jacks that are manipulated with long cranks, hydraulic car jacks use high-pressure liquid displacement to lift cars. If employed properly, hydraulic car jacks are easy to use for most people and provide more power than ... more »

How to Bleed Hydraulic Lines

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The performance of any hydraulic system relies heavily on the condition and maintenance of the pistons as well as the lines feeding them. Occasionally, these lines may need to be bled in order to obtain the perfect level of pressure and ... more »

How to Decrease Hydraulic Pressure

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Hydraulic pressure system pumps can be extremely dangerous if the system runs with excessive pressure. This can lead to damaged piston, hoses and extension equipment and anyone using a machine with excessive hydraulic pressure is in serious ... more »

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