Steering box upgrade?
03-11-2016, 07:58 PM
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In my build thread on JKO, scroll part way down on the page and there is a long post on it (post #108). Invest2m4's broke the budget build; tons, 40s and triangles... - Page 5 - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
03-12-2016, 07:37 AM
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I'm running 37's and have the Redneck Ram Stage 2 (WTO) kit using a 6" x 1.5". Works great only lag is when I try and turn the wheel really fast one direction or quickly left then right at idle.
The Stage 2 kit is $549. Redhead steering gear has a nice rebuild as well and then you can add the ram and hoses from WTO.
The Stage 2 kit is $549. Redhead steering gear has a nice rebuild as well and then you can add the ram and hoses from WTO.
03-12-2016, 08:34 AM
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I'm running 37's and have the Redneck Ram Stage 2 (WTO) kit using a 6" x 1.5". Works great only lag is when I try and turn the wheel really fast one direction or quickly left then right at idle.
The Stage 2 kit is $549. Redhead steering gear has a nice rebuild as well and then you can add the ram and hoses from WTO.
The Stage 2 kit is $549. Redhead steering gear has a nice rebuild as well and then you can add the ram and hoses from WTO.
03-12-2016, 10:37 AM
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03-12-2016, 11:51 AM
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Additionally, what he will do (if he has one in stock) is send you the entire kit including a rebuilt gear box and charge you a core charge. You send your old gear box back and he refunds the core charge.
Matt is a great guy and will answer as many questions as you have.
03-12-2016, 12:17 PM
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Middle of this page - wtor Additionally, what he will do (if he has one in stock) is send you the entire kit including a rebuilt gear box and charge you a core charge. You send your old gear box back and he refunds the core charge. Matt is a great guy and will answer as many questions as you have.
03-13-2016, 03:14 AM
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I am currently running Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x17 mounted on ATX Slabs with no upgrades and is doing just fine. I would recommend getting an after market tie rod. When I eventually move up to 37's I will upgrade to a hydraulic assist steering system like PCS which replaces the existing steering box with a beefier steering box.
03-13-2016, 04:27 AM
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Middle of this page - wtor Additionally, what he will do (if he has one in stock) is send you the entire kit including a rebuilt gear box and charge you a core charge. You send your old gear box back and he refunds the core charge. Matt is a great guy and will answer as many questions as you have.
03-13-2016, 04:29 AM
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I see you're in Fort Worth as well! I believe I've seen your Jeep around town. I am in the exact same boat as you right now, but I have been checking out the WTO Redneck Ram package. I have been reading post after post about it, and have been pretty pleased with what I have read. It seems like the only issues I've ran across, have been from people who went against what they recommended. One was installing too large of a ram, that the pump can't keep up and they ended up having issues turning at very low speeds. Another was the debate on whether or not a steering cooler, and or larger reservoir. They even recommend not going with either of those, as their system works perfectly without upgrading it. Definitely thinking of taking that path.
03-13-2016, 05:18 AM
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What cooler did you end up going with? I read about another person having a difficult time to get the correct hydraulic fittings to work for it. A simple band clamp won't cut it since the new output will be so much higher.