Redneck ram

[footman]

With my issues regarding the power steering, I've been looking at my options.  One that look enticing is the stage II Redneck Ram.  Have any of you guys have any first hand knowledge of this product?  Please discuss pros and cons.

[gearhead1985B]

What is the stage 2 system I forgot

 I looked at the redneck ram and then made my own kit I got a deal on a 1.75 Psc ram and tapped my own box and got the hoses made at the Parts store

I got about $200 in my setup

[Mr Rock]

What is the stage 2 system I forgot

 I looked at the redneck ram and then made my own kit I got a deal on a 1.75 Psc ram and tapped my own box and got the hoses made at the Parts store

I got about $200 in my setup

What cylinder  did you use and where did you get it? I've been thinking about do an assist on my rig too.

[Bill3753]

Big thing to remember when doing this is getting a good cooler on the system and a high volume power steering pump.

I'll search around for the link, but somewhere I saved a website that has cylinders for was cheap, hoses too.  You could essentially order everything you need to build a "kit" yourself.

[Bill3753]

http://www.surpluscenter.com/hydraulic.asp

This is where you wanna go for fittings and a ram.  I haven't found a cheaper place yet.

What year is your TJ?  In 03, they switched steering boxes to a non-servicable sealed unit with a different mounting pattern.  They are still able to be drilled and tapped for hydro assist, but its more complicated and the box is fairly weak as is.  Only options here is to order a aftermarket upgrade or change the mount on the frame to accept a more common box such as one from a Durango and then drill and tap it.

[gearhead1985B]

What is the stage 2 system I forgot

 I looked at the redneck ram and then made my own kit I got a deal on a 1.75 Psc ram and tapped my own box and got the hoses made at the Parts store

I got about $200 in my setup

What cylinder  did you use and where did you get it? I've been thinking about do an assist on my rig too.

[footman]

These kits will include a modified gear box and a pump and a core charge on both, modified and hydraulic fittings added.  In addition the Stage II kit includes the mounting hardware kit and rod ends.

[Bill3753]

What's the price on it?

[gearhead1985B]

I typed more before but I drilled and tapped my steering box myself and then I spent $50 on hydraulic lines from the hydraulic shop and bought the ram for $50 from a buddy who upgraded to 50° steering but when I did my Dana 44 I used a 2" ag ram that I bought for for $80 and I also modded my pump my self

[Mr Rock]

I did the pump mod myself too, it really helped with all the whining my pump was making. There's actually two mods you can do to the pump, one increases the volume (that's the one I did) and the other increases pressure. but these mods aren't for everyone.

If you're looking for a turn key system you can't beat the stage II kit!

[calvynandhobbs]

Dan is selling his hydro assist system off his XJ and going full hydro. I have never priced this stuff out so I don't know if this is a good price or if it would work for you or not, but XJs pretty much share the front suspension with TJs. Just have to cut it down to size.

http://sisoffroad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17295

[footman]

All done

[skibum]

What did you do and did it make a big difference?

[Mr Rock]

All done

all done what? you can't leave us hanging like this!!!!!!!

[footman]

Oh, just finished the installation .