After doing hundreds of ram installs, we have a pretty good idea of what ram fits on what vehicle, but they are all modified and a little different. When you provide us with an accurate measurement we know for sure we are going to get you the best fitting product we can. If a ram is too short it can limit steering travel. If it is too long it could possibly damage parts. Here is a tech video on how to measure your steering travel.

The core gear box that is to be returned MUST be the SAME/GOOD/OEM gear box, and in return we will purchase it for $200.00.

Our general guideline is to use our 1.5″ ram for up to 37″ tires, 1.75″ ram for up to 44″ tires, and our 2″ ram for 44+” tires. However depending on what the vehicle is used for these recommendations can change. For example vehicles that are mainly street driven we might recommend using our 1.5″ ram even with bigger tires. The difference between the two rams is the 1.5″ ram steering speed is a touch slower than stock. The 1.75″ the steering speed is a noticeably slower than stock.

We have 1.5″,1.75″ and 2″ bore rams. The measurement is the inside diameter of the ram. We have these rams in 6-10″ lengths and can limit them in between.

Yes you can, use a tie rod clamp. We do hold clamps in stock now. The size we carry are 1.5OD, 1.75OD, 2”OD tie rod clamps. These clamp we have are made by The 4×4 Garage and can be purchased HERE. These clamps are severely gnarl to minimize the slip and sliding. The clamps are also double sheered for maximum strength.

Yes we center the steering gear boxes before placing them on the self to be shipped. We do recommend that you check the centering position first before you install the steering gear box.

Our warranty covers all parts for 1 year. The item undergoing the warranty will have to go through an inspection before any warranties are finalized. If the item is covered through the warranty there will be no charges for repair. WE WILL NOT COVER OVERNIGHT CHARGES.

No, you do not “NEED” a larger reservoir or cooler. You can use them if you want, but they are not required or even recommended. Your steering system should run cooler than before after you install the RedNeck Ram Kit. We build our rams so that they use the least amount of fluid as possible without sacrificing strength.

We do recommend modifying most pumps for more pressure and flow, but the 1.5″ ram typically does not have to have a modified pump. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A TECH ARTICLE that shows how to modify your pump or we can do it for you.

TC power steering pump drill main fitting out to 9/64 (All Jeeps from 87 to 06). Jeeps from 07-11 with the 3.8L motor we have designed an overdrive pulley to increase the flow rate up to 20%. Which will help alleviate the steering delay speeds at lower RPM’s.

The power steering pump from 13-18 JK/JKU will not need modifications.

Saginaw power steering pump drill main fitting out to 5/32 (all years)

Step 1: Get a 7mm Allen head wrench.

Step 2: Locate the electric plug ins on the bottom of the Power Steering Pump.

Step 3: Locate the Bypass Piston/Pressure regulator Piston. (THIS WILL HAVE A GREEN INDICATOR MARK ON THE BYPASS PISTON.)

Step 4: Turn the piston clockwise all the way in. Then turn back out counter clockwise ¾ Turn.

There you have it. You have just in crease the pressure and flow coming out of the Electric Power Steering Pump.

We still do not think it is necessary to operate with a cooler with this mod. We would rather you be safe than sorry.

As for coolers, running an inline transmission cooler purchased from a parts store. We use O’Reilly Auto Parts part#402 made by Hayden.

Our kits have logged hundreds of thousands of safe street miles and keep your rig street legal. With the added power and stability your vehicle will drive better and handle bigger tires. We know that our system is completely legal for use in Texas and the rest of the United States. We are also aware of some laws in Canada that restrict welding on the steering system, but you should check your local and federal laws.

We have several built gear boxes in stock. We can send out a complete kit including a ready to install gearbox. There will be a core charge for the gear box we supply. The core charge varies by application. We will refund your gear box core charge upon receiving your good rebuildable same core. Please return core within 30 days for full credit. We also have brand new JK steering gearboxes in stock.

We do not say that our kit will fix your death wobble or handling issues. That being said it does add more power to your steering to better handle large tires. The ram also acts as an extreme duty steering stabilizer and may cover up death wobble problems.

We recommend using the OEM fluid type specified for the vehicle. Or any good synthetic power steering fluid that is recommended for your vehicle. In extreme cold climates we recommend using a low weight hydraulic oil.

Due to Covid 19 customers are getting to work on their rigs a lot more. This has increased our traffic significantly to about 4-5 weeks out. We also do get busier in springtime and around Easter Jeep Safari. Lead time can increase during these times.

YES! We are happy to ship anywhere in the world. Your payment must be cleared in full before we will ship.

We can fix most gear boxes. Repairs are handled on a case to case basis. We will contact you with an estimate to repair upon inspecting of your gear box. We have bearings and seals, but we cannot get any other parts for 09+ JK gear boxes. We can also modify just about any power steering gear box for ram assist. If you have a manual gear box we can rebuild most of those also, but it is not possible to use a manual box for ram assist. We commonly rebuild the early Ford Bronco, Toyota Land-cruiser, Jeep, Chevy, Dodge, Ford truck and even the occasional Land Rover.

The 2 and 4 door JK’s have different ratios and if mismatched can cause traction control lights to come on. The 07-early 09 gear boxes were made by Delphi. The 10-17 gear boxes are branded JL. They are completely interchangeable and equal in strength.

All our hydraulic hoses are -6 R2. That means it is 3/8 hose with double braid protection with a rubberized protective coating. They are rated to 2500 psi which is much higher pressure than your steering will ever see. The fittings we use are -6JIC. It is commonly available at most automotive, hose, and industrial supply stores.

We would be happy to install a system on your vehicle. We have a full service shop and can perform any type of off-road performance modification. Installation starts at $500.00 Please call us at 325-653-7001 to set up an appointment, or TOLL FREE at 1-833-311-6325

We offer any and all of our Redneck Ram parts separately.

Please fill out and include our order form with your gear box. We do not recommend shipping your gearbox in a US Postal Service flat rate box. The boxes are too flimsy and fall apart resulting in lost or damaged gearboxes. We do recommend using a 5 gal. bucket to ship the gear box to us. It makes a safer trip for the gear box. Please tape over and pad the input and sector shaft splines to protect them. We do not need your pitman arm, but we can remove it for you if you need us to.

Yes, we have a kit that will work with your V8 swapped Jeep JK. We just need to know that you have swapped engines when ordering to ensure we get you the correct parts.

Yes we highly recommand using an inline filter. This will help catch any debris from entering the power steering system which could cause several different issues.

We use Wix filter # 58953 which is an inline transmission filter.

Yes the kit will fit most IFS (independent front suspension) rigs it might take just a little fab work to mount it up.

When installing the ram it needs to be level and parallel to the tie rod when the wheels are straight. If not the ram could bind or twist the tie rod instead of turning your tires.

Make sure the ram is mounted in the middle of the steering travel.

1. Steering wheel loose on the shaft

2. A loose connection exists between steering wheel intermediate shaft and the steering column

3. Steering gear loose at frame

4. Pitman arm loose on steering gear box sector shaft

5. Steering link components are loose or worn

6. Steering gear box is out of adjustment

1. Tire pressure may be unequal

2. Vehicle is overloaded or under serious stress

3. Hydraulic system has inadequate pressure. Usually a weak or failing power steering pump.

4. Gear box internal problem

1. Incorrect tire pressure

2. Loose or worn out steering components or track bars

3. Wheel bearings may be improperly adjusted or worn out

4. Vehicle needs alignment

5. Axle housing not centered

6. Steering gear box is out of adjustment or worn out

7. Brakes are dragging

8. Shocks or springs my be faulty or worn out

Once the complete kit is installed jack the front tires off the ground. Fill the power steering pump reservoir to the indicated full position. DO NOT START THEENGINE. Slowly turn the steering wheel lock to lock with the engine off. The vehicle will start taking in fluid as you are turning.

Keep adding fluid as needed while turning to maintain the reservoir fill level. When the reservoir will not take any more fluid start the engine for 2 seconds then shut it off immediately. The fluid level will have dropped after the engine was ran. Repeat the process of filling the fluid while turning the steering wheel lock to lock WITH THE ENGINE OFF until it will not take any more fluid, then momentarily start the engine again for 2 seconds, shut it off, and repeat turning with the engine off.

This procedure may have to be performed 5-6 times to bleed the system. More so for hydro-boost braking or electric power steering pumps. Eventually the system will not take any more fluid and you are ready to run the engine for an extended time. Check the final fill position of the fluid reservoir and DO NOT OVERFILL.