Red NEck RAm Special - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

TheLakeRat · 07-09-2003, 09:35 PM

As I said in the Redneck contest I am selling the RedNeck Ram Hydro assist kits for 399.00 to all star owners on PBB for the month of July.
Just thought i'd post it here so that all would know.

Independent4x · 07-10-2003, 03:58 PM

can you post a link or pic of what's included.....thanks

AZFord4x4 · 07-10-2003, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TrooperRS
can you post a link or pic of what's included.....thanks

http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.co...osteering.html

TheLakeRat · 07-10-2003, 05:57 PM

Thanks AZford.

It includes everything that is needed to do hydro assist, plus a complete rebuild on your box along with all the porting that is needed to it.

gripguru · 07-10-2003, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheLakeRat
Thanks AZford.

It includes everything that is needed to do hydro assist, plus a complete rebuild on your box along with all the porting that is needed to it.

Sounds good. As we speak, I am buying a star and boxing my blown box.

WideJ · 07-10-2003, 09:42 PM

What is the turn around time on this?
Some of us can't afford to have no steering for very long.

TheLakeRat · 07-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Normally 2-4 days. Depending on how busy we are that day and what time the shipment comes in it could be a little as 1 day. or if you need a lot of custom parts it could be a week. but normally it averages from 2-4 days.
Alot of people that are in time crunches or need there vehicles will get a core box from a scrap yard or pick-n-pull and send us that since we do a full rebuild anyway.

Demon4x4 · 07-15-2003, 03:25 PM

I'm sending my steering box out to you tomorrow!

TheLakeRat · 07-15-2003, 08:40 PM

great!!! I'll get it done for ya ASAP.

zachv · 07-16-2003, 06:25 PM

Matt, BTT for ya buddy. Also, what is the best way to mount the ram? Would a single piston ram be OK with your system to ease installation?
Lastly, I know the J20 box is better, but if I sent you my stock YJ box to rebuild how much different would that be than the J20 box?
Thanks.

TheLakeRat · 07-16-2003, 09:18 PM

Thanks,
The single ended ram is what i normally include with my kits.

The J20 box is what i recommend for people that are NOT going hydro assist. It is a large bore box that will give you more power over the stock box.
But if you want to go hydro assist then the stock box in my opinion works better. That is unless it is a TJ box and then i would recommend going with a S-10 box from one older than 95. They have the oldeer style lower seal and is much better for what we use them for.

zachv · 07-17-2003, 02:50 AM

Thanks, Matt. I currently have an '87 YJ I am building that has the stock PS box, but I also have an '95 XJ that I am parting out. Is one of those boxes better than the other or are they the same. Also, I saved the PS pump and brackets from the 258--should I swap the older pump to the 4.0 that I will be swapping in?
I will be turning 38X12.50 Swampers mostly in mud, but also in places like Paragon and Tellico. Would I be OK with a stock box rebuild and no hydro assist? Also, I have heard that hydro assist takes some of the "road feel" away, is there a way to "bypass" the hydro cylinder for on-road driving?

Thanks again.

ErikB · 07-19-2003, 09:43 PM

I tapped my own box when I rebuilt it a few months ago (plugged it for now)... any special deals this month on just a ram, heim ends, & hoses?

spaggyroe · 07-19-2003, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ErikB
I tapped my own box when I rebuilt it a few months ago (plugged it for now)... any special deals this month on just a ram, heim ends, & hoses?

That'd be a sweet package for me also.

ErikB · 07-19-2003, 09:58 PM

Yeah, but where's your red star?

spaggyroe · 07-19-2003, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ErikB
Yeah, but where's your red star?

It's only a credit card away

mossy oak zuk · 07-23-2003, 09:13 AM

any experiences with this setup with a toyota ifs box?

ErikB · 07-23-2003, 09:28 AM

OOP's runs a Redneck Ram w/ a Toy IFS box and LOVES it. Many other people do too.

Mine will be with an IFS box.

Bones · 07-23-2003, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ErikB
I tapped my own box when I rebuilt it a few months ago (plugged it for now)... any special deals this month on just a ram, heim ends, & hoses?

Same deal here. I have a spare box I will tap and I have a pair of 36" hyd. hose. Jut need the ram and some mounts. Hard time finding a 1.5" ram

Just saw it on the site:
Other Kit Options
Steering Box Rebuild $100
1.5" Ram $150.00
1.75" RAM - $150.00
5/8" HARDWARE KIT(BOLTS, WASHERS, WELD TABS, AND LOCK NUTS)$25.00
5/8" HEIM ENDS $20.00
SET OF HOSES $45.00

TheLakeRat · 07-24-2003, 07:28 AM

Sorry i haven't answered you guys in a few day. It seems a few of you were waiting on this special and i've been a busy boy for the past few days. Not that i'm complaining

Yes we can do a deal for you guys on the other parts. We are always willing to sell just the pieces. I always hated vendors that made you buy just their stuff so i would never do that. Esspecially to the people on thois board.

Thanks again for all the business.

Bones · 07-24-2003, 07:29 AM

Thanks Matt. I'll be calling you probably sometime next week to get some parts to get this project rolling.

Thanks
Chris

deanz · 07-25-2003, 06:55 AM

Matt,

Would you PM me with the special star owner pricing for a 1.5", 8" stroke ram, 5/8" heims, and 5/8" hardware kit?

Thanks,

Dean

Bones · 07-29-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ErikB
Yeah, but where's your red star?

Erik, I just ordered my ram, ends and the mounts. Should be here this week. nice folks to do business with

ErikB · 07-29-2003, 10:41 AM

I tried yesterday after work but they were already closed. Forgot about the time difference.

Today hopefully...

[edit]

Ordered and on its way.

pcelle · 07-30-2003, 09:29 AM

Maybe you can help me out:

I have a cj with the old ratio box 20:1 and i would like a newer 16:1 or varible ....

but things in Chile are a bit expensive what brand and model vehile could i get

Thank s

07-09-2003, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	Red NEck RAm Special As I said in the Redneck contest I am selling the RedNeck Ram Hydro assist kits for 399.00 to all star owners on PBB for the month of July. Just thought i'd post it here so that all would know. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk

07-10-2003, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	can you post a link or pic of what's included.....thanks __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

07-10-2003, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	Thanks AZford. It includes everything that is needed to do hydro assist, plus a complete rebuild on your box along with all the porting that is needed to it. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk

07-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
WideJ Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8335 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 1,892	What is the turn around time on this? Some of us can't afford to have no steering for very long. __________________ Partially Erect YJ

07-10-2003, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	Normally 2-4 days. Depending on how busy we are that day and what time the shipment comes in it could be a little as 1 day. or if you need a lot of custom parts it could be a week. but normally it averages from 2-4 days. Alot of people that are in time crunches or need there vehicles will get a core box from a scrap yard or pick-n-pull and send us that since we do a full rebuild anyway. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk

07-15-2003, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Demon4x4 Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6305 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 377	I'm sending my steering box out to you tomorrow! __________________ 91 Ford Exploder Demon4x4.com Texas Trails Blue Ribbon Coalition Lifetime Member

07-15-2003, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	great!!! I'll get it done for ya ASAP. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk

07-16-2003, 06:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
zachv Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8108 Location: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA Posts: 4,081	Matt, BTT for ya buddy. Also, what is the best way to mount the ram? Would a single piston ram be OK with your system to ease installation? Lastly, I know the J20 box is better, but if I sent you my stock YJ box to rebuild how much different would that be than the J20 box? Thanks. __________________ AtoZ Fabrication, Inc. 570-385-3931--shop 570-385-3932--fax MADE IN AMERICA---and proud of it!!! We also offer the best service and prices available on: Advance Adapters Clayton Offroad Suspension Raceline beadlocks wheels Amsteel Winchline and accessories ORI struts and Radflo shocks Read my story about Todd at F&S Racing in the Bad Sellers forum

07-16-2003, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	Thanks, The single ended ram is what i normally include with my kits. The J20 box is what i recommend for people that are NOT going hydro assist. It is a large bore box that will give you more power over the stock box. But if you want to go hydro assist then the stock box in my opinion works better. That is unless it is a TJ box and then i would recommend going with a S-10 box from one older than 95. They have the oldeer style lower seal and is much better for what we use them for. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk Last edited by TheLakeRat; 07-16-2003 at 09:20 PM.

07-17-2003, 02:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
zachv Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8108 Location: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA Posts: 4,081	Thanks, Matt. I currently have an '87 YJ I am building that has the stock PS box, but I also have an '95 XJ that I am parting out. Is one of those boxes better than the other or are they the same. Also, I saved the PS pump and brackets from the 258--should I swap the older pump to the 4.0 that I will be swapping in? I will be turning 38X12.50 Swampers mostly in mud, but also in places like Paragon and Tellico. Would I be OK with a stock box rebuild and no hydro assist? Also, I have heard that hydro assist takes some of the "road feel" away, is there a way to "bypass" the hydro cylinder for on-road driving? Thanks again. __________________ AtoZ Fabrication, Inc. 570-385-3931--shop 570-385-3932--fax MADE IN AMERICA---and proud of it!!! We also offer the best service and prices available on: Advance Adapters Clayton Offroad Suspension Raceline beadlocks wheels Amsteel Winchline and accessories ORI struts and Radflo shocks Read my story about Todd at F&S Racing in the Bad Sellers forum

07-19-2003, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	I tapped my own box when I rebuilt it a few months ago (plugged it for now)... any special deals this month on just a ram, heim ends, & hoses? __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

07-19-2003, 09:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	Yeah, but where's your red star? __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

07-23-2003, 09:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
mossy oak zuk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20475 Location: va. beach va Posts: 165	any experiences with this setup with a toyota ifs box? __________________ shoot til he quits kickin

07-23-2003, 09:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	OOP's runs a Redneck Ram w/ a Toy IFS box and LOVES it. Many other people do too. Mine will be with an IFS box. __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

07-24-2003, 07:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
TheLakeRat Team RedNeck Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3941 Location: San Angelo, Republic of Texas Posts: 890	Sorry i haven't answered you guys in a few day. It seems a few of you were waiting on this special and i've been a busy boy for the past few days. Not that i'm complaining Yes we can do a deal for you guys on the other parts. We are always willing to sell just the pieces. I always hated vendors that made you buy just their stuff so i would never do that. Esspecially to the people on thois board. Thanks again for all the business. __________________ Matt Hodges, Owner West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad 325-653-7001 1811 W. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX. 76901 www.westtexasoffroad.com Redneck is not a style, fashion, or something that occurs due to location – It’s way of life. You can’t be one - either You Are or You Aren’t. I AM.~SilverZuk

07-24-2003, 07:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
Bones Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3007 Location: Marion, Ia Posts: 9,443	Thanks Matt. I'll be calling you probably sometime next week to get some parts to get this project rolling. Thanks Chris __________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

07-25-2003, 06:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
deanz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 9014 Posts: 80	Matt, Would you PM me with the special star owner pricing for a 1.5", 8" stroke ram, 5/8" heims, and 5/8" hardware kit? Thanks, Dean

07-29-2003, 10:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	I tried yesterday after work but they were already closed. Forgot about the time difference. Today hopefully... [edit] Ordered and on its way. __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build Last edited by ErikB; 07-29-2003 at 05:11 PM.

07-30-2003, 09:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
pcelle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14936 Location: Houston TX Posts: 369	Maybe you can help me out: I have a cj with the old ratio box 20:1 and i would like a newer 16:1 or varible .... but things in Chile are a bit expensive what brand and model vehile could i get Thank s

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