DIY RAM MOUNT

The Artec DIY Ram Mount is a weld-on cradle for a double-ended hydraulic steering ram, built for full-hydro conversions on the Dana 60 front axle. It bolts your ram to the axle tube while doubling as a full-length skid, so the same part that positions your steering also shields the ram and tie rod from rocks. If you are fabricating your own one-ton front end, this is the mount that ties it all together.

Key Features

• Built from 1/4" mild steel ram mount and gussets for serious impact resistance
• Doubles as an axle skid plate, spanning the length of the axle tube to resist bending and shearing
• Drainage holes throughout the mount and gussets shed mud and trail debris while trimming weight
• Fits both PSC Motorsports and Howe Performance double-ended hydraulic rams
• Clearanced to work with rotated knuckles and pinions
• Low-profile design keeps the underside sleek and less likely to snag rocks or contact the oil pan
• Precision CNC cut and bent for repeatable fitment on a DIY build

Fitment & Compatibility

Designed for full-hydro steering conversions on the Dana 60 front axle. It accepts double-ended hydraulic rams from PSC Motorsports and Howe Performance and is clearanced for rotated knuckles and pinions common on high-steer one-ton builds. This is a weld-on fabrication component intended for custom axle work, not a bolt-on part for a specific vehicle year.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Hydraulic ram mount
• Reinforcing gussets

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hydraulic rams does this mount fit?
It is designed for double-ended hydraulic steering rams from PSC Motorsports and Howe Performance, the two most common choices for full-hydro Dana 60 builds.

Does it really work as a skid plate too?
Yes. The mount spans the length of the axle tube and sits below the ram and tie rod, so it protects those components from rock strikes while adding reinforcement against bending and shearing of the axle housing.

Do I need to weld this on?
Yes, this is a weld-on component. It should be installed by someone comfortable with fabrication and welding, and clearanced knuckles or pinions are accommodated in the design.

Is this a complete steering kit?
No. It is the ram mount only. You supply the hydraulic ram, steering box or orbital, and tie rod. If you would rather add a ram mount to an axle that already wears an Artec 60 truss, see the Bridge Upgrade Kit for 60.