BIG BORE XD® Cylinder Assist® Steering Kit - CJ5/CJ7/CJ8 (1980-1986)
BIG BORE XD® Cylinder Assist® Steering Kit - CJ5/CJ7/CJ8 (1980-1986)
Part Number: SK115
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PSC's Cylinder Assist® Steering Kit is designed to provide increased steering authority for Jeep CJ applications running larger tires and facing demanding off-road conditions. By adding hydraulic assist to the steering system, it helps reduce steering effort while improving control in challenging terrain.
At the heart of the system is a PSC BIG BORE XD-CJ Steering Gear configured for Cylinder Assist® operation. Engineered to deliver increased torque output while maintaining predictable steering response, it is well suited for trail-driven and street-driven vehicles alike.
This kit includes the components needed to upgrade or replace a complete Cylinder Assist® steering system. Designed to work together as a matched package, the components provide the performance, durability, and reliability required for serious off-road use.

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Why you’ll love it
- Increased Steering Authority: Helps improve steering performance on vehicles equipped with larger tires and used in demanding off-road conditions.
- Hydraulic Assist Performance: Designed to provide approximately 50% more steering force compared to a steering gear-only system.
- Complete Cylinder Assist® System: Includes components engineered to work together for proper fitment, performance, and reliability.
- Predictable Steering Response: Designed to maintain consistent vehicle control on the trail and on the street.
Tech Info
Heads‑up for installers
If you’re wheeling in intermediate to advanced terrain, we recommend upgrading the pump with a -6 JIC Male Flow Control Valve and matching hose/fitting kit. It helps keep fluid moving efficiently to the gear and cylinder, especially under load.
Tech Tip:
Positive caster helps your steering wheel return to center and improves straight-line stability. For best results with larger tires, we recommend 6–7 degrees of positive caster on your front axle. It’ll help keep your CJ tracking straight and feeling solid at speed.
Fitment
- Jeep CJ5, CJ7, CJ8 (1980–1986)
- Must have factory power steering
Use it with
- Jeep CJ5, CJ7, CJ8 (1980–1986)
- Factory power steering setups
- PSC Remote Reservoir
- PSC FHV-CE Steering Control Unit (optional upgrade)
What’s included
- Big Bore XD-CJ Cylinder Assist Steering Gear
- Complete Pump and Remote Fluid Reservoir Kit
- High-Pressure Hose Assembly
- 1.75" ID × 6.0" Travel Assist Cylinder with Hose Kit
- PSC 715 Power Steering Fluid
Note: This is the same hardware and components included in our full Cylinder Assist Steering Kits. Perfect for replacement or fresh installs.
California Prop 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov