Going to go to all that effort, might as well replace it all with a PSC kit.
@drrockf4d3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking this would be a cheaper short term upgrade until PSC but doesn't seem worth it with all that work. Rather wait and go full PSC.
@gslse21b3 жыл бұрын
Nice , I just put a small washer in my stock valve . 1500 psi with hydro assist . I also opened the flow a little to help with quick transitions
@stefanoramon4268 Жыл бұрын
How did you open the flow? Did you drill something out?
@kirbytheap3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been making it rain $$$$ at Northridge4x4. Another great looking product I’ll be getting.
@gooseberry7693 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen 4 installation videos . Yours is the best by far. Thank you. But installing in on a diesel is a wholly different story.
@taraaaron12422 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see that installed on a ecodiesel. Is it worse that this.
@gooseberry7692 жыл бұрын
@@taraaaron1242 not really. It’s not difficult, just a bit laborious . I made a mistake that cost me some time - you don’t have to unmount the steering pump.
@Silver_sen7inel3 жыл бұрын
we will definitely need a follow up from a wheeling trip on this item....
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! We were so excited about this product, we wanted to push this video out now. Will get it on the trail and report back soon.
@taraaaron12423 жыл бұрын
@@northridgenation looking forward to that video
@zacharyfike10713 жыл бұрын
Ive been waiting to see these.
@guycarroll53663 жыл бұрын
Great video
@karmicforce013 жыл бұрын
This looks like an interesting product. FIt and fitment is the primary concern given the wide variety of bumpers/winch combos. I'd eventually like to see a video/opinion with a stock rubicon bumper/warn winch set up. Tolerances are tight as it is. Although the product install looks straight forward, the cooler placement is of some concern especially with factory sway bar disconnect/etc. At about $400 it's a bargain compared to the PSC setup. I will be waiting to see an offroad eval and see how it holds up.
@MrTungdin3 жыл бұрын
Right. I am thinking of going with the Evo Quarter Pounder and flipping my Sway Bar disconnect. Not sure if this would still fit. If I knew it would, I would purchase both today.
@lembowski90613 жыл бұрын
You can use any cooler, PSC has one that goes in front of the radiator if that works better. Apex sells just the valve separate from the cooler.
@radcoolade14812 жыл бұрын
To bad ithis product is discontinued. Great video. Fab work on point 👍.
@northridgenation2 жыл бұрын
It really is a great product and no worries @kevin paulsen, they will be back available soon!
@kstack343 жыл бұрын
So much work for such a small mod (size wise)
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a lot of work, but definitely worth it.
@Grendel60026 ай бұрын
Can't get over how you say "cooler." lol
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
I wonder if braided aluminum lines would not also help w/cooling vs rubber hose.
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Braided lines do dissipate heat better than rubber. That said, the Apex cooler is awesome and more than adequate to cool your power steering fluid in even the most severe conditions.
@rubicon4wheeler3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great product, but that's sure a lot of work to install that valve.
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Very! But if you have 37s +, it makes a huge difference.
@JEEPIMPACT3 жыл бұрын
I have 37's and wheeled all over and never noticed anything wrong with the steering.
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with the steering, just slower.
@luisan0275 ай бұрын
if I want to upgrade to PSC, can I still use the APEX cooler?
@northridgenation5 ай бұрын
Yes.
@luisan0273 жыл бұрын
please share the list of tools required for this installation
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
The only real specialty tools need for this one was the inch-lb torque wrench. You can usually rent, beg or borrow one from your local big box auto parts store.
@hatenlebron3 жыл бұрын
What year JL? On my '21 the line routing is a little different I think.
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
The JL in the video is a 2018. Just ran down and looked at a 2021 in the shop, the power steering lines are ran the same and the 2018.
@drrockf4d3 жыл бұрын
Nothing more jeep than the cracked windshield
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Yep, we've got the dreaded JL crack, lol!
@robertbarclay4482 Жыл бұрын
Anybody know why Northridge discontinued this product? It's for sale elsewhere, but I'm just curious if there was something that happened and became a faulty issue or something..
@northridgenation Жыл бұрын
We've got them in stock! www.northridge4x4.com/part/hydraulic-steering-kits/x02-04-002-apex-performance-steering-boost-kit-w-cooler
@pareoprosumdeus47542 жыл бұрын
Little late to this but if yall are still checking this.......what dose this do to the longevity of the pump?
@northridgenation2 жыл бұрын
All depends on how bad you abuse it. We've been daily driving this Wrangler with the Apex valve and 37s since April and no problems yet.
@kyleoakes43383 жыл бұрын
installed this on a 2020 gladiator with 40's and it works awesome!! only question is the pump seems to be whining now. Anyone have any advice on that? Thanks!
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
Try bleeding it some more.
@letseeplan Жыл бұрын
What’s that tool you used to cut the metal called? Thanks!
@northridgenation Жыл бұрын
We used a grinder with a cut-off wheel.
@lincolnmicrophonellc Жыл бұрын
Anxiety watching a fender being pulled for the first time.
@northridgenation Жыл бұрын
Right???? Definitely a puckering moment. 😂
@guidedbyvoices74242 жыл бұрын
May I ask what the actual total install time for this kit?
@northridgenation2 жыл бұрын
Depending on mechanical aptitude, plan 4-6 hours.
@eh46233 жыл бұрын
Might as well do a whole engine swap while you're at it.
@alphaartisan3 жыл бұрын
Yup😂
@JoseRodriguez-lg6mk3 жыл бұрын
lmao how much wrenching have you done
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
bigger reservoir steering bottle would b an easy upgrade as well. Hve 2 separate fill bottles instead of 1. Then if bottle is bigger & u can switch from bottle 1 to using bottle 2 u can allow cooling time on the oil of A while running B bottle w/turn of valve lever.
@camerongreen31383 жыл бұрын
Does your pump scream like hell now? I can hear mine under 50 mph. Filled it up like you did in the video, pressure it dead nuts in the center of the green, and the reservoir is full. No leaks and the steering is butter but the pump is screaming like hell.
@northridgenation3 жыл бұрын
No, our is quiet.
@turboleggy Жыл бұрын
Did you fix it? Does this maker your Steering more responsive?
@camerongreen3138 Жыл бұрын
@@turboleggy no still whines but not as loud. I notice it more wheb sitting beside another car in a drive thrpugh line. Steering is butter smooth though.
@turboleggy Жыл бұрын
@camerongreen3138 nice. I want the steering to feel more responsive. Does it help with that? Mine is sloppy, and there is a dead spot feeling near the top center. I'm hoping a geometry correction helps that.
@camerongreen3138 Жыл бұрын
@@turboleggy i dont know if it will help with responsiveness. I came from GM trucks to the Jeep world and the Jeep steering is 1000x better than the GM steering. My biggest reason for the Apex kit was to steer 37s in the rocks without having to go full hydro.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
looks like $200 dollar upgrade after the fact + price of prt or do it your>self
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
The cooler is a great idea no need to hve 1 prt w/out the other.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
Can they make the replacement prt on the ++ upgrade hve 1 n2 two springs option, that way 1 spring handles ok but 2 lines even better. That way more oil still, & more cooling double size & if u lost a line/side u could isolate the leaking line.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
installing cooler atleast $100 dollars more but w/real hose clamps though.
@apexpredator_jku3 жыл бұрын
Idk if I't's even worth spending money & all that wrenching to upgrade a steering system with a jenky aluminum steering box at the helm.
@ZroCool_Garage3 жыл бұрын
Get the updated version from the dealership...
@paulmercado3283 жыл бұрын
get the updated one if yours below 2020, show them the TSB steering updated then this unit is probably worth a buy
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
God, at a min this should b an installed prt just give factory a fair rate on the special patent prt if there is a patent new idea or service. If not a new idea then again give factory a good bulk prt price. No rubicon should b sold w/out PSC steering system.
@jrod45383 жыл бұрын
fiat don’t give a shit. They probably don’t like JEEPS anyway, just the profits.