: The Ruffstuff NOT Universal 4 Link Kit!


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Gravel Maker
05-28-2010, 08:00 PM
First off I should explain my thoughts so this dosen't sound too strange to you guys.

A few years ago I started seeing brackets that completely disregarded all the rules about Link Suspensions as we knew them to be. The changes that have come to be accepted as the way to do it no longer care about seperation, not vertical or linear. Did those rules change overnight? No, they didn't. What changed was a few companies saw a way to make things easier, for them and the many people that bought into the idea. Now every company making anything for link suspensions has these. Why don't we?

We do not make a combination upper/lower link bracket with 4" (or less) of vertical seperation and no inches of linear seperation. I simply do not agree with it. It certainly makes installations easier but it also limits you to only what you can do using that type of bracket.

Our Link Brackets are not holding you to any pre-determined limits. Our Link Brackets ALLOW you to make your rig work as well as you can design it. Not limiting you in any way. They are not shaped to be pleasing to the eye, they are shaped to give the broadest mounting area which is a much stronger way to do things.

I know I am going to get some flack for this but I believe everyone is entitled to an opinion and this is mine. Anyway here they are, our new 4 Link Kits!

For Framed Rigs

http://pics.ruffstuffspecialties.com/var/resizes/Link-Brackets-%26-tabs/4%20link%20kit%202.jpg?m=1304950586

This is it, everything in one package for a great price, and not low end stuff just to be cheap either! The kit is wrapped around 8 of our 1.25" Heat & Cryo Treated 78,000lb+ RSL Chromoly Heims with Stainless High Misalignment, Zink Plated Jam nuts, and 1.5" Tube ID Weld Bungs. Not a cartridge type joint in sight and not 7/8" uppers as is becoming common among companies just wanting to have a low price. If you want 7/8" uppers we can swap them out for a lower price but I would remind you torque transfers throughout the system, the only difference is the uppers do not take impact.

The Upper Frame brackets are our 25 degree 5 way Adjustable link brackets. The Lower Frame brackets are our venerable Chassis Link brackets, time tested and proven for optimum performance. All of our lower brackets are ramped for protection.

For the axle end we have our Axle Mount Link brackets and our New Truss that we have refined for additional strength while shedding uneeded pounds. On the Truss we keep it simple with 4 of our 3/8" thick Flat Bottomed Link Tabs. The truss is an option that you can choose to leave out for a $100 savings.

For Tube Chassis Rigs

http://pics.ruffstuffspecialties.com/var/resizes/Link-Brackets-%26-tabs/4%20link%20kit%20tube.jpg?m=1304950590

Everything on the axle is the same as the other but the tube side is different.

The Upper Chassis brackets are our 10-35 Degree 5 Way Adjustable Tube Mount Link brackets. The Lower Chassis brackets are 10-35 Degree 3 way Adjustable Tube Mount Link brackets for optimum performance.

The only choice you need to make is if the Truss needs to span a Large third member (D60, D70, 14 Bolt, Sterling, Eaton, Dodge 9.75, etc...) or a Medium sized third member (Ford 8.8, D44, Ford 9", Toyota, etc...). If you want to make more changes give us a call and we can see what we can do!

These are on Special @ $722.50 for the framed and $663 for the tubed as you see them, about 15% less Than normal prices...And all kits can be changed to be exactly as you wish, just give us a call ;)

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/34LINK.html

Gravel Maker
05-29-2010, 08:35 AM
2 Calls this morning on these and an email too! Yes, we can sub in or out anything!

Grendel
05-30-2010, 04:51 AM
I may need one of these :)

mavereq
05-30-2010, 07:19 AM
i wish i had known you guys were putting together a kit. i already ordered some of this stuff from you. the truss should be showing up any day. so far everything i've gotten from you has come in quickly.

Gravel Maker
05-30-2010, 10:31 AM
i wish i had known you guys were putting together a kit. i already ordered some of this stuff from you. the truss should be showing up any day. so far everything i've gotten from you has come in quickly.
Sorry about that, we were waiting on getting a few of the items stock levels higher before we released it...

KarateDoc
05-31-2010, 06:38 AM
That is cool Dan!

Are you going to do a 3 link too? I just bought one but I am planning on a 3 link with panhard for the front.

Gravel Maker
05-31-2010, 08:06 AM
Yes we will! BTW, we will be answering the phones and packing boxes today, gotta stay ahead after a busy weekend. Come on by if you are local...

Gravel Maker
06-01-2010, 08:12 AM
Thanks for the quick interest for these. Its good to be able to do something your way rather than be pushed into a corner as to how it can be done!

zidaro
06-02-2010, 07:06 AM
Dan, Looking forward to your 3-link option.

on an 87' runner front if you need a test fit ;)

Gravel Maker
06-03-2010, 08:02 AM
Shouldn't be long...thanks

Gravel Maker
06-04-2010, 01:47 PM
The Cryo treated is going wild with our heims, get into something that lasts!

geberhard
06-04-2010, 03:02 PM
Very cool Dan!

Gravel Maker
06-05-2010, 01:20 PM
Thanks Gui, hows the baby?

geberhard
06-07-2010, 11:11 AM
Dan, BABIES now,hehe :) got my hands full, but doing great! We gotta catch up sometime soon!

BTT

Gravel Maker
06-08-2010, 10:11 AM
Anytime Gui but I don't think you have much time to spare with a wife and 2 babies....

Gravel Maker
06-11-2010, 10:12 AM
thank you all for the orders of these, I knew I wasn't the only person thinking!

Gravel Maker
06-14-2010, 05:21 PM
Another busy day, haven't even got to the weekends PM's yet...Soon

Gravel Maker
06-22-2010, 08:16 PM
6/22 UPDATE, LOWER PRICE!

With these selling so well I did some math and with the increased quantities of all the pieces being sold we were able to lower the price 15%. We will let it run this way for a month or so and see if the demand keeps up, if it does we will be able to keep the price low! So far so good.

t-ray
06-22-2010, 08:47 PM
Sick Dan. :smokin: All I need is a fuel cell and I'll be ordering one of these kits from ya.

Gravel Maker
06-23-2010, 09:30 AM
We have plenty ready to go! Call us if you need any changes from the standard kit...

Gravel Maker
06-23-2010, 01:58 PM
Damm! Thanks everyone, I lowered the price last night and 3 more kits out the door this morning! Must have been a few people sitting on the fence...:)

Gravel Maker
06-26-2010, 04:23 PM
And 3 more, Thanks again! When you are ready to do it right!

Gravel Maker
06-28-2010, 03:38 PM
We have been very busy this last 3 weeks, normally our sales slow when the kids start getting out of school. This year we just got busier so when you have a question please call, PM's & posts on threads may be a day till we see them...Thanks for keeping us so busy!

Gravel Maker
06-29-2010, 08:26 PM
Thanks Guys, another 2 out today!

Gravel Maker
06-30-2010, 07:41 AM
Just got an email on these.

The question was, "Not Universal?"

What I was explaining is that there is no universal answer to a 4 link suspension. Seperation is required. 1 size dosen't fit all.

ItsaCJ6
06-30-2010, 07:39 PM
Very cool deal Dan, too bad I don't want to go link yet.

Gravel Maker
07-01-2010, 07:39 AM
I think you should buy them now so when you can be ready when the time comes ;)

Gravel Maker
07-02-2010, 06:41 PM
Time to do this....

With prices like this there is no better time!

Gravel Maker
07-04-2010, 03:09 PM
Universal, but entirely different!

The 2 main differences in ours and all the rest are:

#1 Real high end Heim joints! (Not some cartridge joint that needs adjsutment every 10 miles)

#2 Actual seperation and not something that might be ok for a few vehicles...
(We don't all drive the same rig, HINT)

Gravel Maker
07-05-2010, 06:59 PM
Thats the correct answer, we don't all drive the same vehicle! One size dosen't fit all :)

Gravel Maker
07-11-2010, 10:59 AM
Thanks for welcoming a new product so well! Almost 30 of these out the door so far!

Gravel Maker
07-12-2010, 06:54 PM
I just got a call I should share...

the guy buys this kit after asking 3 times if the price was correct. I assured him it was and after he goes on and on about how everyone else would charge that much for the heims alone. All I could say was, I know...:)

Gravel Maker
07-14-2010, 06:18 PM
Time to get to the top for another long days work!

Jy Dog
07-14-2010, 07:09 PM
Crap!! I wish I knew about this coming out....I ended up piecing most of my stuff from you and making my brackets.....BTW....That is a SMOKING price! :smokin:

Gravel Maker
07-15-2010, 07:53 AM
Sorry you missed it but thanks :)

Gravel Maker
07-18-2010, 11:14 AM
3 More ordered this weekend so far, thanks!

Gravel Maker
07-19-2010, 08:56 PM
4 shipped today, thanks for all the orders making these so popular!

Gravel Maker
07-21-2010, 06:38 PM
Thanks for ordering these, I guess i'm not an idiot after all!

Gravel Maker
07-22-2010, 08:59 PM
One of our customers called and asked me to show a pic of our adjustable upper frame link mount. I guess I have never shown them by themselves here but we added them to the line-up 6 months ago so here you are!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Adjustable%2010%20degree%20upper.jpg

They are a little more expensive than most of our brackets but you can see why. We thread the inner holes and use 3/8" material for them so they retain those threads. This way you can lay them right down on the frame if you need the space and use a lock washer on the outside. After all, the bolt dosen't know where the washer is :)

We make them in a 10 degree and a 25 degree model but you can easily tune them to a more shallow or tighter angle. And for your information, that is one of our 1.25" heim joints in the bracket. This is the perfect tool to really fine tune your suspension or simply need if you go up in tire size...

Gravel Maker
07-25-2010, 01:15 PM
I knew that would get some attention! Bunch of them ordered this weekend, time to start packing boxes, 2 welders working and 3 packing boxes :)

Gravel Maker
07-28-2010, 04:33 PM
Thanks, 2 more today!

sandaddik2
07-28-2010, 04:38 PM
ill get a 4 link kit... somday:p
ill be getting my heims in the mail anyday now,thanks for the fast shipping and great service.:D
bump for ya dan

Gravel Maker
07-29-2010, 11:38 PM
Thank you!


Thank you for taking the time and thinking for yourself! If this were universal it would have to work on everything without thinking, we make you think enough to do it right!

ROJOS
07-30-2010, 09:00 AM
How long be for you come out with a three link package?

Gravel Maker
07-30-2010, 04:31 PM
How long be for you come out with a three link package?
We already have one!

Gravel Maker
07-31-2010, 06:06 PM
What was I doing today?

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_bikini%20car%20wash%20029.jpg

It was hot in the sun but worth it ;)

Gravel Maker
08-02-2010, 07:55 PM
What was I doing today?

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_bikini%20car%20wash%20029.jpg

It was hot in the sun but worth it ;)
Yes, the babe wash was fun!

But Monday was all work, thanks for the memories ;)

Gravel Maker
08-04-2010, 08:49 PM
And now I can think of going home, thanks for making us work so hard!

Gravel Maker
08-07-2010, 10:46 AM
Yes, we are working Saturday...Always

Gravel Maker
08-08-2010, 05:37 PM
2 More this morning, thanks!

Gravel Maker
08-10-2010, 10:32 PM
Someone is slowing down to do the math!

Some of our competitors are charging up to $1200 to get this package, we are shipping 2 or 3 of these a day...Thank you all for the support :)

Gravel Maker
08-13-2010, 06:57 PM
Only 1 more day in the week! If you need any help this evening feel free to call, I am working on the new website and would love a break :)

Gravel Maker
08-15-2010, 10:03 AM
Sunday morning and still working on the new site...

Gravel Maker
08-16-2010, 07:42 PM
The new site isn't done yet but it is turning out very cool and easy to use!

Gravel Maker
08-18-2010, 09:45 AM
In the last couple of months we have been putting this kit together it has become one of our bestsellers. Thanks for reading between the lines and seeing what really is a great product at a great price!

Gravel Maker
08-20-2010, 08:28 AM
Happy Friday, now get out in the garage and get to work!

Gravel Maker
08-21-2010, 08:26 AM
Saturday morning, give us a call, we work Saturdays :)

apeters89
08-21-2010, 12:13 PM
Saturday morning, give us a call, we work Saturdays :)
got any pics of these installed on different vehicles?

Michael Barrs
08-21-2010, 05:51 PM
I am interseted in a frame kit with a truss for a Ford 9" and weld in bungs for square tube (2x2x.250 wall) if that is available. Price and availability. Thank you

Gravel Maker
08-22-2010, 07:37 PM
I am interseted in a frame kit with a truss for a Ford 9" and weld in bungs for square tube (2x2x.250 wall) if that is available. Price and availability. Thank you
Everything but the bungs...we can always adjust the order to have no bungs but if you add up the difference with bung cost and the difference in tube cost you are about even...

Gravel Maker
08-22-2010, 07:41 PM
Not yet but we have been making all the brackets for a long time. I am putting them on my FJ40 and my 45 too, the 45 first over the next couple of months...

Gravel Maker
08-23-2010, 06:44 PM
Another day nearly done, thanks for the orders!

Sorry if I missed some calls today and someone else answered. I was next door doing alot of measuring and calculating. The neighbor moved out and I think the improvements he has made over the last 15 years might make another move worthwhile. Only 1000sq/ft more room but much more storage both inside and out...we will see :) Moving next door is much easier than moving accross town...

Gravel Maker
08-26-2010, 09:40 AM
Looks like a big weekend! We will also be still open Saturday too!

Gravel Maker
08-30-2010, 08:34 AM
Thanks for the weekends orders, 3 of these leaving this morning!

Gravel Maker
09-09-2010, 09:58 AM
These have been our most popular items since we started the Moving sale, makes a great deal a screaming deal!

Gravel Maker
09-13-2010, 12:08 PM
Get in line, during our moving sale we ran out of both trusses, they should be back in stock tommorrow, thanks for all the orders.

Gravel Maker
09-14-2010, 03:55 PM
It was the symetry, I had to do it!

Gravel Maker
09-16-2010, 11:58 PM
Time to get this winters build going!

Gravel Maker
09-17-2010, 07:08 PM
And if you think winter is far off look at your calendar!

Gravel Maker
09-20-2010, 09:37 AM
The cornerstone of your build...

operose
09-21-2010, 08:41 PM
Don't worry... Putting in some overtime and squeezing pennies!!!!

Awesome price. Thanks for putting this out there

Gravel Maker
09-22-2010, 12:08 PM
Thank you...

dragoonranch
09-23-2010, 05:18 AM
Anybody have pictures of a set of these installed yet? It would be peemp to see it on a kickin rig!

Gravel Maker
09-24-2010, 08:13 PM
We have only been selling them for a few months so I would expect most are still being built. However we have made all the parts for years and hundreds have been put together over the years...

Gravel Maker
10-03-2010, 12:18 PM
I thought about this a bit this morning and thought I had better say something.

Many people are asking for pictures of this finished as a kit. This is not a step by step "this is how you do it" type of kit. That is whats wrong with the others out there, Pirate readers are not the basic bolt and go kit buyers and this is not made for that type of person. This kit requires you to think and is useable in just about any configuration. If you need to sub a bracket or two we are ok with that, it is a kit for a custom 4 Link with all the parts you need! You add the brain ;)

Gravel Maker
10-04-2010, 09:57 AM
I thought about this a bit this morning and thought I had better say something.

Many people are asking for pictures of this finished as a kit. This is not a step by step "this is how you do it" type of kit. That is whats wrong with the others out there, Pirate readers are not the basic bolt and go kit buyers and this is not made for that type of person. This kit requires you to think and is useable in just about any configuration. If you need to sub a bracket or two we are ok with that, it is a kit for a custom 4 Link with all the parts you need! You add the brain ;)
Easy as you want to make it!

Gravel Maker
10-06-2010, 12:57 PM
Shipping 32 of these today, I am sorry for the delay...19 days in customs and they didn't even open a single box! If they want to charge me an extra $1100 for 2 customs inspections at least they could inspect them, stinkin government only wanted the revenue...

Gravel Maker
10-08-2010, 02:43 PM
What a week shipping....Thanks for all the orders, Kalani (new girl shipping) thanks you...!

Gravel Maker
10-11-2010, 09:27 AM
Keep them comming!

Gravel Maker
10-12-2010, 02:38 PM
2 Days into the week and 4 kits sold, I really gotta thank you guys for using these. We will always try and bring the right products at the right price!

Gravel Maker
10-14-2010, 10:05 AM
Another day in the life! I need more coffee...

Gravel Maker
10-17-2010, 12:13 PM
Doing my Sunday rounds, time to start the weeks shipping!

Gravel Maker
10-18-2010, 07:09 PM
And a long day is almost over!

Gravel Maker
10-20-2010, 02:49 PM
A couple of walkin sales of these this morning, thanks guys!

Gravel Maker
10-21-2010, 10:19 AM
These kits have taken us by storm. I am really kicking myself for not doing it sooner!

Gravel Maker
10-22-2010, 07:39 PM
Talk about stealing the show! We are selling more of these than brake brackets and we sell alot of brake brackets:)

Gravel Maker
10-23-2010, 06:36 PM
I should re-state this.

This kit is really good for any vehicle/axle combination but it dosen't come with pages and pages of instruction. The kit is for the kind of guy willing to do some research and decide for themselves just what would work best.

I am not the kind of guy to lie to you and say what we make is perfect for any situation, we make the parts so you can make it perfect for YOUR situation!

Gravel Maker
10-25-2010, 02:10 PM
2 Orders this morning, thanks guys!

Gravel Maker
10-26-2010, 11:07 AM
For the record...This kit is really good for any vehicle/axle combination but it dosen't come with pages and pages of instruction. The kit is for the kind of guy willing to do some research and decide for themselves just what would work best.

I am not the kind of guy to lie to you and say what we make is perfect for any situation, we make the parts so you can make it perfect for YOUR situation!

If you are reading this on Pirate you can do this better than any with instructions kit...

Gravel Maker
10-29-2010, 05:49 PM
Ditto I guess ;)

Gravel Maker
10-31-2010, 11:34 AM
Everyone have a safe Holloween! Always the best party ;)

Gravel Maker
11-01-2010, 05:15 PM
Too much fun last night! Yes, I was late this morning....

mike4089
11-02-2010, 10:00 AM
price on this kit shipped to 65803.....but without the truss.....

Gravel Maker
11-02-2010, 10:15 AM
We could take about $90 off, shipping would be $23(2 flat rate boxes)...

Gravel Maker
11-05-2010, 09:20 AM
Time to make the link/leaf decision, give us a call and we can help!

Gravel Maker
11-06-2010, 04:20 PM
What a indiansummer day here! It has been very hard to get anything done with this beautiful weather...

Gravel Maker
11-08-2010, 05:31 PM
Another Monday in the bag. Thanks for the business :)

Gravel Maker
11-10-2010, 12:02 PM
Had a great time with Jesse & Camo on Pirate TV last night, check the listings for the replay!

Gravel Maker
11-11-2010, 03:44 PM
Been doing alot of these with a bushing for one end, its a big savings!

Gravel Maker
11-13-2010, 11:54 AM
Time for me to try and get something done on one of my own...

Gravel Maker
11-15-2010, 11:52 AM
2 kits picked up locally this morning! Thanks

Kpat
11-15-2010, 01:07 PM
Hey Dan

Cost of shipping to canada.
I'm interested in both 3 and 4 link kits.
I can PM you my address if you need it.

And any pics on some rigs?? I know someone has to have put something together by now!!

thg8449
11-15-2010, 07:34 PM
can you give me a quick price shipped to 38555?

Gravel Maker
11-16-2010, 09:01 AM
Looks like 4 boxes to Canada plus the truss box. I would suggest making your own truss to avoid the UPS charges for the larger box that cannot go USPS. That would be $104 to ship in 4 International flat rate boxes but you avoid the UPS brokerage and duty fees...

Gravel Maker
11-16-2010, 09:03 AM
can you give me a quick price shipped to 38555?
For Tennesee it would still be 4 boxes if you wanted both kits but the boxes are $46 total, 2 boxes if you just wanted 1 kit. Thanks

Use the PBB10 discount code and take 10% off the top.

Gravel Maker
11-17-2010, 08:03 PM
Thanks again guys, 2 more today! I had to increase my heim orders to the factory again this month mainly due to the popularity of these kits :)

Gravel Maker
11-19-2010, 04:57 PM
And back to work on my stuff! Posted a swaybar we are working on in Gen 4x4...Give me an evaluation...

Gravel Maker
11-23-2010, 08:02 AM
And back to work on my stuff! Posted a swaybar we are working on in Gen 4x4...Give me an evaluation...
Thanks for all the input...

thg8449
11-25-2010, 08:26 AM
can you mix and match? Ill need frame mount uppers and tube lowers

Gravel Maker
11-26-2010, 08:16 AM
Yes you can, give me a call and I can give you the sale price since you asked while it was going on...

Gravel Maker
11-29-2010, 04:26 PM
Time to get this back in sight!

Gravel Maker
12-02-2010, 11:26 AM
Only the finest!

Gravel Maker
12-03-2010, 10:30 AM
Time to go linked , here you go!

Gravel Maker
12-05-2010, 12:34 PM
Get this on your Christmas list now!

Gravel Maker
12-07-2010, 06:00 PM
Working on your rig?

Gravel Maker
12-09-2010, 09:41 AM
Time to get going on your next build, this kit is a great start!

Gravel Maker
12-10-2010, 10:20 AM
When you get started thinking about 4 linking think Ruffstuff!

Gravel Maker
12-11-2010, 09:12 AM
Any questions? Give us a call, we are always here on Saturdays!

Gravel Maker
12-12-2010, 03:10 PM
Any questions? Give us a call, we are always here on Saturdays!
And Sundays til the holidays are over!

Gravel Maker
12-14-2010, 10:04 AM
Time is getting near, 11 days!

Gravel Maker
12-16-2010, 11:54 AM
No, Instructions do not come with this kit. The kit is for those of you that want to take the time and do it right, not halfway to best suit the masses, lots of companies make that kind of kit. This is for the Pirate kind of guy that thinks for himself!

Gravel Maker
12-18-2010, 05:37 AM
Another gift that would be a mistake would be a scale, don't get one of those, bad mistake! Get her a small hoodie no matter her size (She can exchange it later!)...Or a 4 link kit, chicks dig'em ;)

Gravel Maker
12-19-2010, 02:14 PM
Everyone wants a 4 link kit for the holidays!

Gravel Maker
12-20-2010, 12:47 PM
Busy day, almost the last day to get things for holiday delivery...

Gravel Maker
01-03-2011, 09:33 AM
Time for a bump into the lead!

Gravel Maker
01-04-2011, 01:58 PM
What a load, we got 8300lbs of heims in yesterday! We keep ordering more every batch and selling out before the next, this time we doubled the 1.25" and over 1300 RH and 1100 LH for this month, maybe with this many per month we will always have enough :)

Gravel Maker
01-06-2011, 08:35 PM
Maybe not the way these are selling! ;) No, we should have enough to last us til the 24th when the next batch arrives!

blackwell97
01-07-2011, 09:09 PM
How much for a 4 link kit without heims for a framed rig? Just brackets and truss. And is there plenty of room on the frame bracket to redrill and tap to 3/4"?

Gravel Maker
01-08-2011, 11:08 AM
I have never calculated that one, it would be the individual cost of the heim sets let 15% because they are discounted that much. The brackets have enough room for 3/4" holes...Give me a call, we are open Saturday!

Gravel Maker
01-10-2011, 08:42 PM
Sorry for the slow responses to PM's and emails today, had my annual checkup today and I am sorry to inform my competitors that I am in great health ;) Was out of the shop most of the day though...Time to catch up!

Gravel Maker
01-11-2011, 06:49 PM
Time for a new approach? Link it up for way more than leaf springs can give!

Gravel Maker
01-13-2011, 01:25 PM
I am sorry it has taken me longer than usual to answer PM's here, we are working on some of the busiest times we have ever had here! Calling is always the fastest way to get through to us...

Gravel Maker
01-15-2011, 08:56 AM
Time to get your ducks in a row about your build!

crawlerJunkie
01-15-2011, 08:56 AM
Just ordered a 4-link , nice kit:grinpimp:

Gravel Maker
01-15-2011, 04:31 PM
Thank you!

ruppracer
01-17-2011, 09:02 AM
for framed vehicle 14bolt shipping to 55049 business

Gravel Maker
01-17-2011, 09:36 AM
for framed vehicle 14bolt shipping to 55049 business
That would be $714.50 delivered, thanks!

Gravel Maker
01-18-2011, 12:46 PM
Not sure if you were one of them but 4 more this morning! Thanks :)

Gravel Maker
01-19-2011, 09:52 PM
The rush after a long weekend just keeps going all week! Thankyou

Gravel Maker
01-23-2011, 09:04 AM
Good Sunday morning! I came in early to get the weekends orders printed for the Sunday crew so they can start packing boxes so give me a call if you need any help. I will be working for 4 or 5 hours.

Gravel Maker
01-24-2011, 06:53 PM
Finally I get to Pirate! Mondays rock around here, takes til now to get a breather!

Gravel Maker
01-26-2011, 03:23 PM
Thanks for all the support!

If you make it to KOH be sure to stop by one of our 3 locations at the races and see the new stuff!

3ric85
01-27-2011, 12:56 PM
PM sent

Gravel Maker
01-27-2011, 03:00 PM
Responded, give me a call and we can work out just what you want to do...Thanks

GetLiftedUp
01-27-2011, 09:39 PM
Do you build a full rear 4-link setup for an XJ?

Gravel Maker
01-27-2011, 10:07 PM
Do you build a full rear 4-link setup for an XJ?
We do not build a vehicle specific kit...We give you the tools so you can build your XJ to best use its' abilities...With a small amount of unibody reinforcement an XJ is easy, there is so much room back there!

Gravel Maker
01-29-2011, 08:17 AM
Good on anything!

mj
01-29-2011, 11:32 AM
Looks like 4 boxes to Canada plus the truss box. I would suggest making your own truss to avoid the UPS charges for the larger box that cannot go USPS. That would be $104 to ship in 4 International flat rate boxes but you avoid the UPS brokerage and duty fees...

Wow! A vendor that 'gets' shipping to Canada
I am going to be placing an order with you, making a list now :)

Gravel Maker
01-29-2011, 03:23 PM
Wow! A vendor that 'gets' shipping to Canada
I am going to be placing an order with you, making a list now :)
We make it our business to know! I would think all companies have their customers best interests in mind when making recomendations...Sadly, that is not the case...

Gravel Maker
01-30-2011, 01:09 PM
We ship everywhere everyday for the fairest price, we don't lose money but we don't charge you for the privelege of using our parts either!

Gravel Maker
01-31-2011, 09:24 PM
2 more over the weekend, thanks for all the business and keep it coming because our Pit at KOH is costing me a ton of money ;)

Gravel Maker
02-03-2011, 01:56 PM
Loading up the trailer today, tons of checklists to go through...

Gravel Maker
02-13-2011, 10:03 AM
The checklists were not enough! We made at least 5 trips to the local towns down there to get all the things we forgot...Just back this morning around 3am...

Gravel Maker
02-14-2011, 01:28 PM
What a day! Keep the calls coming, my voice is just about gone from the dust at KOH but Jeff & Ramsey are also pounding the phones, if we miss you we will call you back!

Gravel Maker
02-16-2011, 03:04 PM
Finally Wenesday, the week is half over!

Gravel Maker
02-17-2011, 12:39 PM
Big rush this morning, thanks...

Gravel Maker
02-18-2011, 09:27 PM
Universal is for the guy that is one of the crowd and wants his stuff to be identical with the next guys. This ain't IROC, individuality shows what you can do!

Gravel Maker
02-20-2011, 06:44 PM
These have become one of the top 3 items we sell, thanks :)

Gravel Maker
02-21-2011, 12:35 PM
Keep'em coming, lots of these over the weekend...

Gravel Maker
02-23-2011, 03:08 PM
A great way to get your build on!

Gravel Maker
02-25-2011, 12:27 PM
Universal is for the guy that is one of the crowd and wants his stuff to be identical with the next guys. This ain't IROC, individuality shows what you can do!
Worthy of repeating ;)

Gravel Maker
02-27-2011, 03:21 PM
Do it yourself, don't let someone tell you there way is the best!

SnowJeeper
03-01-2011, 09:47 PM
Ordered 4 kits today, can't beat the pricing. Thanks!

Gravel Maker
03-05-2011, 01:16 PM
Looks like 65 boxes will go out today, thats on top of the 600+ this week. We are setting records everyday here ;)

Gravel Maker
03-06-2011, 12:24 PM
Answered a couple of PM's about these and thanks for the orders this morning, the shipping crew comes in around 3pm to get started on the weekends orders!

NoTraffic
03-07-2011, 01:21 PM
set you a pm about my order status....

Gravel Maker
03-07-2011, 01:29 PM
I don't show one from you but my pm box was full from sometime Saturday til early Sunday, give us a call and we can see...Thanks

NoTraffic
03-08-2011, 07:26 PM
10-4...ill give you a call tomorrow.

NoTraffic
03-09-2011, 07:48 PM
Dan,

Got my shipping email today, looking forward to receipt!!! Thanks and bump for Dan and his staff, always willing to take time out of their busy schedules to speak with a guy about his build!!!!

Gravel Maker
03-10-2011, 09:41 AM
Thanks!

TEAM HATE13
03-10-2011, 06:56 PM
HI:p

Gravel Maker
03-10-2011, 07:11 PM
HI:p
Interesting?

Gravel Maker
03-16-2011, 01:53 PM
Another week in full swing, thanks for all the orders for these kits!

WV2000TJ
03-17-2011, 12:48 PM
do you know if there's any sort of issue with these kits clearance on a stock height TJ? i'm on a tight budget and would like to switch my short arms over to long arms without any lift, then add some 2" lift springs and shock towers with longer travel shocks eventually. the front would probably be fine, but i'm wondering if that rear truss is going to cause problems without 4" of lift or so. basically just asking how much lift is needed on a TJ to clear this kit.

Gravel Maker
03-18-2011, 09:13 AM
do you know if there's any sort of issue with these kits clearance on a stock height TJ? i'm on a tight budget and would like to switch my short arms over to long arms without any lift, then add some 2" lift springs and shock towers with longer travel shocks eventually. the front would probably be fine, but i'm wondering if that rear truss is going to cause problems without 4" of lift or so. basically just asking how much lift is needed on a TJ to clear this kit.
This kit works as you make it work, it isn't locked in stone and you can make it fit as you would like it to...:) The truss can be shortened but it is going to be slightly taller than the diff no matter what you do...

Gravel Maker
03-20-2011, 08:22 PM
Time for Sunday night shopping! We are always very busy Sunday evenings...

Gravel Maker
03-21-2011, 01:58 PM
Another rainy week starting, always my favorite weather ;) Thanks for all the orders yesterday, Sundays are getting busier & busier!

Gravel Maker
03-22-2011, 08:35 PM
First off I should say tell you all that I don't know s**t about Tape Decks, CD's and VCR's. If you need any help on that stuff call someone else, I can't work a fax machine let alone a remote control...Knowing that stuff would not make me good at what I do.

I learned what I do know while doing it! I have learned more from my employees & customers over the years and continue to learn daily although I think my brain is about full ;) If you have any questions about how your suspension should work give us a call...

Gravel Maker
03-24-2011, 05:21 PM
And now its starting to snow! I tell you this area is a nightmare for weather, you really don't have an idea of what will happen next...

Gravel Maker
03-29-2011, 03:44 PM
Well the rain and the snow is gone! I hope we have a few weeks of nice weather before the heat gets here...

The next shipment of Heims should be here Friday and the size of this next order should keep us from running out between deliveries. We have all the sizes in stock right now so last months order was right on, now we are just increasing the quantity by about 15% a month. I really don't mind having them on the shelf ;)

James 7n7
03-30-2011, 02:22 PM
I just got my kit in the mail! Looks great can't wait to put it to the test!

Gravel Maker
03-30-2011, 08:22 PM
I just got my kit in the mail! Looks great can't wait to put it to the test!
Thanks Jim!

Gravel Maker
03-31-2011, 01:08 PM
Always quite a few of these going out, Pirate readers can think for themselves!

Gravel Maker
04-01-2011, 09:20 AM
Friday is here! Time to get in the garage, a few weeks left befor the wheeling season starts ;)

Gravel Maker
04-02-2011, 10:56 AM
We are working, you should be too! Get out there and put those parts to work ;)

Gravel Maker
04-03-2011, 04:23 PM
Sunday afternoon is shipping central out here! Thanks for all the orders this weekend :)

Gravel Maker
04-05-2011, 12:13 PM
Planning is what it takes to coordinate being able to sell packages like this, plus spending the money to have all the items on the shelf ;) We don't buy heims as they are ordered and then wait 3 months til they get here, we buy them 12 months before they are made!

Gravel Maker
04-10-2011, 07:45 PM
Planning ;)

Gravel Maker
04-12-2011, 02:32 PM
Time to get yours done...;)

Gravel Maker
04-14-2011, 03:36 PM
My FJ45 is finally coming into the shop next week, we'll see what we can do to the rear of it!

Gravel Maker
04-15-2011, 10:41 PM
My FJ45 is finally coming into the shop next week, we'll see what we can do to the rear of it!
Going to get some work on the bed done this weekend, hopefully!

Gravel Maker
04-18-2011, 05:22 PM
Going to get some work on the bed done this weekend, hopefully!
Well thats how it goes, with and event and tons of computer work to catch up on...Of course I never even got started on the bed of the truck...

Gravel Maker
04-20-2011, 11:32 AM
Well thats how it goes, with and event and tons of computer work to catch up on...Of course I never even got started on the bed of the truck...
Maybe this weekend ;)

Gravel Maker
04-21-2011, 05:22 PM
Maybe this weekend ;)
I know its going to happen, the question is when?

Gravel Maker
04-23-2011, 06:40 AM
Maybe today, sending the engine out today to be gone through. Bringing the frame back inside to fit up the bedsides...

littlejoe83
04-23-2011, 07:33 AM
Hey dan do u guys make 44 hi steer (I would also need the ball joints for cross over) arms and 60 arms.. I didn't see them on the web site?

I also want to come up to the shop and trade back some stuff 3/4 guts for 5/8

Thanks have a great Easter weekend!

Gravel Maker
04-23-2011, 12:20 PM
We don't make those, I always get them from Trevor at WFO Concepts. He makes the best for a fair price.

Come on by the shop anytime, we are here today til 7pm...Thanks

Gravel Maker
04-25-2011, 08:18 PM
Thanks for all the orders today, just about time for me to go home ;)

Gravel Maker
04-26-2011, 09:38 AM
It is time to get yours coming!

Gravel Maker
04-27-2011, 08:59 PM
3 more out today, thanks everyone!

Gravel Maker
05-09-2011, 07:20 AM
Time to get yours coming!

Gravel Maker
05-10-2011, 06:54 PM
If you want it done right...Thats right, you know the answer ;)

Gravel Maker
05-12-2011, 02:48 PM
Who are these kits made for?

These kits are made for the kind of person that is capable of doing the research and learning just how it would best work for their situation. Someone that frequents Pirate!

Gravel Maker
05-13-2011, 11:01 AM
Who are these kits made for?

These kits are made for the kind of person that is capable of doing the research and learning just how it would best work for their situation. Someone that frequents Pirate!
Makes perfect sense to me!

Gravel Maker
05-15-2011, 03:12 PM
Time to get one coming to get your rig linked up ;)

Gravel Maker
05-17-2011, 09:18 AM
These are quickly becoming one of our top sellers! Thanks for all the orders :)

Gravel Maker
05-18-2011, 11:58 AM
Another group of them this morning, thanks :)

Gravel Maker
05-21-2011, 10:27 AM
Seems like the weather is nice everywhere today, I hope most of you do not have to work like me...

Gravel Maker
05-22-2011, 02:41 PM
Another Sunday working, thats OK, I',m finally getting something done around here :)

rajincajingt
05-23-2011, 06:55 PM
dan,

you got a PM. i need some different brackets for a 3 link kit.

Gravel Maker
05-23-2011, 06:59 PM
dan,

you got a PM. i need some different brackets for a 3 link kit.
I was just reading it, you don't want much do you ;)

I am going to have Garett take a look at it in the morning, the tabs are easy. The other piece maybe not so easy but the uses could be pretty varied...

rajincajingt
05-23-2011, 07:03 PM
yeah, i know. i'm sorry about that. normally i would just order the kit and modify it to fit my application, but now hopefully you see why i cant do that!

take a look and let me know if its all possible.

thanks for your help.

Gravel Maker
05-24-2011, 11:05 AM
yeah, i know. i'm sorry about that. normally i would just order the kit and modify it to fit my application, but now hopefully you see why i cant do that!

take a look and let me know if its all possible.

thanks for your help.
Just to let you know, it will be this afternoon before we can go over it. Just too busy this morning!

Gravel Maker
05-25-2011, 02:33 PM
I know its shocking that we have these crazy low prices! ;)

Gravel Maker
05-26-2011, 01:37 PM
Real, INSTOCK prices ;)

Gravel Maker
05-27-2011, 12:09 PM
Thats right! These items are in stock, and that means the pieces are on the shelf and ready to ship ;) Having them in stock is as easy as selling ice cream in the desert, IF you are wiling to stock what you sell :) We are and we do!

Gravel Maker
05-28-2011, 07:13 PM
Why do some venders not answer legit questions in public? This is information potential buyers want to know no matter what the question...

Gravel Maker
05-31-2011, 10:01 AM
Thats right! These items are in stock, and that means the pieces are on the shelf and ready to ship ;) Having them in stock is as easy as selling ice cream in the desert, IF you are wiling to stock what you sell :) We are and we do!

Thats the key, being willing to stock what you sell!

Gravel Maker
06-02-2011, 06:14 PM
Finally rolling my FJ45 in the shop tommorow, planning on linking the rear and leaving the front leaf springs for drivability. Likey a 9" rearend and a Toy 8" front with FJ80 outers to try out BillyBobs new knuckles...

Gravel Maker
06-05-2011, 10:14 AM
Got a little work done yesterday, lots of customers stopping in though...Maybe more today ;)

Gravel Maker
06-07-2011, 01:22 PM
Got a little work done yesterday, lots of customers stopping in though...Maybe more today ;)
It's just that I can't tell someone we are closed when we are working, if we are in the shop we are open ;)

Gravel Maker
06-07-2011, 07:51 PM
It just wasn't to be, I tried to work on my own stuff Sunday and people just kept stopping by...Soon ;)

Gravel Maker
06-10-2011, 09:47 AM
We are adding a DOM tubing option to this kit today, of course at a discounted price ;)

Gravel Maker
06-11-2011, 02:45 PM
We are adding a DOM tubing option to this kit today, of course at a discounted price ;)
Sold 2 today and both added DOM...I guess that was a good idea :)

brodie1
06-11-2011, 09:31 PM
how much for a four link kit with dom

Gravel Maker
06-11-2011, 09:34 PM
how much for a four link kit with dom
It looks like the most it could cost is $961 and it could cost less depending on options...Thanks

Gravel Maker
06-14-2011, 02:09 PM
We have sold mostly with the Link Material (DOM) since we added it as an option!

Gravel Maker
06-15-2011, 03:13 PM
Time to get yours!

Gravel Maker
06-16-2011, 09:32 AM
4 of these yesterday! Thanks

Gravel Maker
06-17-2011, 10:48 AM
Thanks for the orders guys!

Gravel Maker
06-17-2011, 09:54 PM
The Pirate way!

Gravel Maker
06-20-2011, 10:03 AM
I hope everyone had a great weekend ;)

Gravel Maker
06-21-2011, 05:48 PM
Busy days here, can't be helped with the summer rush! Thanks for all the orders :)

Gravel Maker
06-23-2011, 10:55 AM
This has become one of our most popular items! Thank you all :)

Gravel Maker
06-26-2011, 10:38 PM
A record weekend for these and 3 used the PBB10 discount code :)

Gravel Maker
06-27-2011, 08:33 AM
Another kit this morning already! Thanks :)

Gravel Maker
06-28-2011, 12:18 PM
We ended up with 3 out yesterday, thanks :)

Gravel Maker
06-29-2011, 04:20 PM
One of our new bestsellers! We have only offered these as a kit for 6 months or so and they have taken the lead :)

Gravel Maker
07-05-2011, 06:01 PM
Time to get one coming for your build!

Gravel Maker
07-06-2011, 06:00 PM
2 More today! Thanks Pirate :)

Gravel Maker
07-07-2011, 02:41 PM
We are still catching up on these from the weekend, all should be shipped by tommorrow afternoon...Thanks for all the orders :)

Gravel Maker
07-09-2011, 06:53 AM
Garett will be here answering the phones today, I am off to an event!

Gravel Maker
07-10-2011, 12:57 PM
Thanks for the orders so far this weekend! We do appreciate the business :)

Gravel Maker
07-11-2011, 09:13 AM
3 kits packed and ready from the weekend! Thank you all for the support :)

Gravel Maker
07-12-2011, 09:30 PM
Linking it is easy, taking the time to do it right is the hard part ;)

Gravel Maker
07-13-2011, 11:54 AM
Do it right the first time with the rite stuff from Ruffstuff!

Gravel Maker
07-14-2011, 05:44 PM
I like that! Do it rite with Ruffstuff ;) Don't mind if I do...

Gravel Maker
07-15-2011, 05:49 PM
7 of these shipped the first 4 day of this week!

Gravel Maker
07-16-2011, 09:21 AM
Thank you all for making these so popular, another one this morning!

Gravel Maker
07-17-2011, 09:32 AM
Yes, this is the kit you are looking for, unless you need your hand held, this is the kind of kit a Pirate reader wants. No Limitations ;)