Redhead steering box
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 18,849
Likes: 179
From: Puget Sound
I have a new injector in a box and a truck in the driveway - both collecting dust. I can find the time to order stuff, but not to install it. Mandatory long hours don't give me more pay (salary), but it stops me from spending money.
If a list for Red Heads were to start, I'm in.
If a list for Red Heads were to start, I'm in.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
I got an email back from Redhead.The discount is a set dollar amount based on how many pieces we buy from them. Everything they sell counts towards the total number of pieces. Hopefully we can get 36 people to buy into this.
Gearbox pricing
5-15 pieces ---- $30 discount on parts over $300. $20 discount on parts under $300.
16-25 pieces ---- $40 discount on parts over $300. $30 discount on parts under $300.
26-35 pieces ---- $50 discount on parts over $300. $40 discount on parts under $300.
36 pieces or more ---- $60 discount on parts over $300. $50 discount on parts under $300
Control Valves and Ram Cylinders will count towards the total number of pieces, but will always have a discount rate of $20.
Core charges are up front and refunded when they receive your core and know that they can rebuild it. ( might be wise not to
to your old gearbox before sending it in)
They need a two week notice to prepare for the incoming orders and we will only have a three day window to make the purchase.
I would like to nail down a date with everyone here and then I'll post into the different forum rooms to get more attention for it.
I figure a month from now would be good enough to hopefully get people moving on this. What are your guys thoughts?
Gearbox pricing
5-15 pieces ---- $30 discount on parts over $300. $20 discount on parts under $300.
16-25 pieces ---- $40 discount on parts over $300. $30 discount on parts under $300.
26-35 pieces ---- $50 discount on parts over $300. $40 discount on parts under $300.
36 pieces or more ---- $60 discount on parts over $300. $50 discount on parts under $300
Control Valves and Ram Cylinders will count towards the total number of pieces, but will always have a discount rate of $20.
Core charges are up front and refunded when they receive your core and know that they can rebuild it. ( might be wise not to
to your old gearbox before sending it in)They need a two week notice to prepare for the incoming orders and we will only have a three day window to make the purchase.
I would like to nail down a date with everyone here and then I'll post into the different forum rooms to get more attention for it.
I figure a month from now would be good enough to hopefully get people moving on this. What are your guys thoughts?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
FTE has had several Red Head group buys over the years. In fact, the biggest one Red Head has ever had was an FTE GB that started in the Excursion forum. That was back in 2012 though so it's very possible they've had one that sold more units by now.
When you put it together, post several "feeler" threads in a few of the main forums to see what the interest would be.
Drumming up interest and getting people to commit will take a few weeks, but it will also help you nail down your ordering window.
Stewart
EDIT: Here's the thread in the Ex forum if you wanna see how it was put together: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12393828
When you put it together, post several "feeler" threads in a few of the main forums to see what the interest would be.
Drumming up interest and getting people to commit will take a few weeks, but it will also help you nail down your ordering window.
Stewart
EDIT: Here's the thread in the Ex forum if you wanna see how it was put together: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12393828
Last edited by Stewart_H; Jun 10, 2015 at 11:04 PM.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Gonna keep track of everyone here. let me know if you change your mind. I'm thinking this may take until mid July just to nail everyone down on their commitment. We'll see how the dates play out. started posting up to see what the interest is.
Tugly
Holeshotwalt
Pitcrw6
Hydro man 17
Lambert
GregA
Not a bad start for the first day. Including this group here we are at about 10 people.
Tugly
Holeshotwalt
Pitcrw6
Hydro man 17
Lambert
GregA
Not a bad start for the first day. Including this group here we are at about 10 people.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
we are over 30 on this. lets give this another week and then I'll schedule our order date. thats if we can get a solid 36+
Tuned
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 465
Likes: 53
From: Connecticut
Think this wold improve the infamously-crappy steering feel on a 2001 Excursion? Mine only has 90k miles but it feels about the same as my prior 310k 2000 Excursion...that being, terrible on-center feel and wander.