{"product_id":"psc-2-5-x-8-de-cylinder","title":"PSC 2.5\" x 8\" Double Ended Full Hydraulic Steering Cylinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PSC 2.5\" x 8\" Double Ended Steering Ram with -6 AN pressure fittings is built to handle serious abuse whether you're crawling over boulders or pushing through deep mud. Designed as the heart of your full hydraulic system, this cylinder is double-ended and double-acting for balanced steering force in both directions. The 2.5\" bore paired with a heavy duty 1.5\" rod provides strong, consistent steering response and features a grooved non-slip housing for clamp security and -6 AN pressure fittings for reliable plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePSC 2.5\" x 8\" Double Ended Steering Cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Add Ons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption: (2) Mount Clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption: (4) Mount Clamps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption: (2) Clevis Joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Diameter: 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRod Ends: 3\/4\"-16 Female Threads (both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFittings: -6 AN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Double-Ended, Double-Acting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Full Hydraulic Steering Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" Bore x 8\" Stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-ended, double-acting design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.50\" male and female rods for easier service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/4\"-16 female threads on each rod end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooved non-slip housing for secure clamp mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-6 AN pressure fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail proven PSC durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hydraulic steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-road buggies and rock crawlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom axle setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles running 37\"–43\" tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated off-road rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires compatible orbital valve and pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump tuning required for higher CC valve combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot intended for DOT-legal street use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper hose routing and system bleeding are critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCylinder bore size directly affects steering force, while orbital valve displacement determines steering speed (turns lock-to-lock). Larger displacement valves reduce steering input effort but require sufficient pump flow and tuning to maintain performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve pairing affects steering speed (pump tuning may be required):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120cc Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~3.4 turns lock-to-lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160cc Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~2.6 turns lock-to-lock (pump tuning required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e185cc Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~2.2 turns lock-to-lock (race-only, pump tuning required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1650 PSI: 5,148 lbs of turning force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1800 PSI: 5,654 lbs of turning force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"PSC","offers":[{"title":"Cylinder Only","offer_id":56223807897766,"sku":"SC2212","price":487.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Clamps","offer_id":56223807930534,"sku":"SC2212K","price":622.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Clamps","offer_id":56223807963302,"sku":"SC2212K1","price":757.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8394\/6406\/files\/SC2212-PSC-2.5x8-Double-Ended-Cylinder-3_a1d6a046-d132-4121-a963-8d74d3396247.jpg?v=1777039509","url":"https:\/\/wideopendesign.com\/products\/psc-2-5-x-8-de-cylinder","provider":"Wide Open Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}