Anybody using a Redneck Ram Hydro assist?
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Anybody using a Redneck Ram Hydro assist?
I found out yesterday that I have to replace my steering gear and pump. Rather than installing OEM parts that will most likely got out again. I was thinking about going for the Redneck Ram stage III Hydro Assit kit (h t t p://westtexasoffroad.homestead.co...osteering.html) from West Texas Offroad. Is anybody using this kit? Does it swork well...is it reliable? I'm leaning towards this kit over PSC because of the cost. Let me know what you think.
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thanks for the info guys....can anybody comment on how it handles on the street? My jeep isn't my daily driver, but I do drive it to the trails.
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they do not want to compromise drivability by going full hydraulic so they use the hydraulic assist.
I have drivin their rigs on the street and it is as good as stock.
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Redneck Ram
I found out yesterday that I have to replace my steering gear and pump. Rather than installing OEM parts that will most likely got out again. I was thinking about going for the Redneck Ram stage III Hydro Assit kit (h t t p://westtexasoffroad.homestead.co...osteering.html) from West Texas Offroad. Is anybody using this kit? Does it swork well...is it reliable? I'm leaning towards this kit over PSC because of the cost. Let me know what you think.
I have recently finished installing the Stage II kit. I had a PSC pump kit, but I removed it completely and returned it for a full refund. The system continuously overheated while rock crawling on 37". Now I have a stock reservoir, the cooling fin log, and Redneck RAM box rebuild, pump tweak, and RAM kit. The price for all this is incredible compared to PSC and the system works amazingly well. I noticed improvements in road driving as well. No more pothole pump steer, no more fighting steering against the crown of the road and death wobble. You can steer with one finger at idle. The RAM seems to make everything work less. The pump is working without any struggle at idle, the cooler does not get hot.
I highly recommend Redneck Ram. Just watch out for Billy. She is feisty, but she gets the job done. You will have to measure the stroke on your steering (mine measured at 6.5"). JK's range between 6-8" steering stroke. They will select the right stroke ram and/or limit the stroke for you.