# Ruff & Tuff **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/golf-carts-neighborhood-vehicles-and-low-speed-ve/ruff-tuff-vehicles-forum/134.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Ruff & Tuff category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-ruff-tuff-category/260)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-ruff-tuff-category/260 "2016-12-18T02:56:55Z")
The purpose of this forum is the further the discussion around electric vehicles. Lets discuss the Ruff & Tuff NEV. --- ## [Ruff and Tuff Parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-parts/6305)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-parts/6305 "2022-01-04T02:40:59Z")
R and T owners Here is a source for R and T parts Ruff and Tuff Parts Resources In addition they have a limited amount of resources, listed below that can be VERY valuable so some of you. The last being a decent pa… --- ## [Ruff and Tuff controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-controller/16717)
**Author:** [@hvac70](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hvac70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-controller/16717 "2025-04-17T10:56:23Z")
Has anyone replaced their controller on a Ruff and Tuff? I have a 2008 Hunter. I would think that other 48 volt controllers would work. Maybe custom from D&D or Alltrax. --- ## [Need info on golf cart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-info-on-golf-cart/21454)
**Author:** [@Cyounger77](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cyounger77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-info-on-golf-cart/21454 "2024-10-01T17:10:47Z")
Can anyone tell me the last year Ruff & Tuff golf carts were made? Also who is the manufacturer? I need to know the last year they made a golf cart and would appreciate your help. I am about to buy one and have heard m… --- ## [How do you source spare parts for your Ruff & Tuff EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-do-you-source-spare-parts-for-your-ruff-tuff-evs/6215)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-do-you-source-spare-parts-for-your-ruff-tuff-evs/6215 "2024-09-19T19:14:21Z")
More and more people are having trouble source spare parts for their Ruff & Tuff EVs - how do you source your spare parts? --- ## [Sold 2009 Hunter for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sold-2009-hunter-for-sale/21010)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sold-2009-hunter-for-sale/21010 "2024-08-20T19:55:05Z")
I’ll make a listing if any intetest. Hard to find motor and controller have been replaced with Polaris Ranger ev 35hp a.c. motor and sevcon gen4 s6 650amp controller. Polaris clone has 3 settings. High, low, and max r… --- ## [Ruff and Tuff motor brushes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-motor-brushes/19908)
**Author:** [@Danny](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Danny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-motor-brushes/19908 "2024-07-19T16:41:25Z")
I have a 2007 2 wheel drive R&T. i strongly suspect the brushes are going bad on the motor as the voltage regulator outputs fine but motor is intermittent in starting to spin. Questions: does the motor need to be pull… --- ## [2009 Ruff&Tuff Hunter 4x4 EV Parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-ruff-tuff-hunter-4x4-ev-parts/27036)
**Author:** [@MARKO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MARKO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-ruff-tuff-hunter-4x4-ev-parts/27036 "2023-10-12T02:20:19Z")
I need Part Name: Left Front Spindle Carrier Part No.: HLP-340002 Can you help me with this part? Need any help finding, Please. Thank You Mark --- ## [Ruff & tuff golfcart rear axel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-tuff-golfcart-rear-axel/18598)
**Author:** [@AMIEWORKMAN](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AMIEWORKMAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-tuff-golfcart-rear-axel/18598 "2022-12-12T22:52:13Z")
Does anyone have ANY info on where I can get RUFF & TUFF rear axel! --- ## [Ruff n tuff batteries ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-n-tuff-batteries/25504)
**Author:** [@Jwpj6978](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jwpj6978)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-n-tuff-batteries/25504 "2022-12-01T22:41:47Z")
I have a 09 ruffntuff hunter 4x4. How much drive time will i loose switching to flooded batteries --- ## [Wheego Whip LSV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheego-whip-lsv/25090)
**Author:** [@2013Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2013Gem)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheego-whip-lsv/25090 "2022-11-19T12:37:13Z")
Won @ auction a 2011 Wheego Whip LSV for $410, sat @ NASA warehouse for several years. Profile photo. Trailered it home from OH to VA, now to learn about this little Smart almost look alike. The owners manual states t… --- ## [Ruff and tuff accessories](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-accessories/24685)
**Author:** [@Automag](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Automag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-accessories/24685 "2022-07-17T13:11:52Z")
I’m working on my daughter n laws 2009 ruff ruff two wheel drive. I couldn’t get anything on dash to work. Track down problem to bad reducer. Put 12 v in with car battery . Only thing that will work is wind shield wiper… --- ## [How to add gear oil to rear end](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-add-gear-oil-to-rear-end/24313)
**Author:** [@divnfreak](https://community.electricforum.com/u/divnfreak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-add-gear-oil-to-rear-end/24313 "2022-05-29T20:25:29Z")
Any body know how to add gear oil to a Ruff&Tuff, I think it’s a 2006 or 2007. I find the drain plug on the passenger side but where do I fill from? Thanks --- ## [Thanx to the many](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thanx-to-the-many/5899)
**Author:** [@The\_Old\_Tinkerer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_Old_Tinkerer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thanx-to-the-many/5899 "2022-02-14T20:07:28Z")
Hello All, Many thanks to all of those who made the Ruff and Tuff forum possible! I don't own a cart/buggy, but try to help others with their problems. I am now Tinkering with an R/T Hunter 4x4. When it came to me it … --- ## [2008 Ruff and Tuff Controller Wiring Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-ruff-and-tuff-controller-wiring-help/22759)
**Author:** [@David\_Kaplan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Kaplan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-ruff-and-tuff-controller-wiring-help/22759 "2021-10-28T20:01:04Z")
Hi gang, I have a 2008 Ruff and Tuff Hunter with a Himen CTL7500 Controller. I was checking to see if someone would know where I connect the A1 and A2 wires from the motor? Thanks in advance, I am stumped! -David --- ## [Hunter to Polaris Ranger project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hunter-to-polaris-ranger-project/18437)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hunter-to-polaris-ranger-project/18437 "2021-06-08T13:28:47Z")
Picked up a R&T hunter, actually a couple of them. The first one just needed a series controller, so about a $450 fix. The one I’m working on has a huge sepex motor and a bad Curtis controller. I have a Polaris Ranger … --- ## [Rear brake drum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-brake-drum/20297)
**Author:** [@Stevebo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Stevebo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-brake-drum/20297 "2020-11-22T00:11:30Z")
Continuing the discussion from How do you source spare parts for your Ruff & Tuff EVs?: Continuing the discussion from How do you source spare parts for your Ruff & Tuff EVs?: I am looking for the right rear brake drum… --- ## [2010 Ruff n Tuff for Sale Wardensville WV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-ruff-n-tuff-for-sale-wardensville-wv/20041)
**Author:** [@deerfarm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deerfarm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-ruff-n-tuff-for-sale-wardensville-wv/20041 "2020-10-28T20:45:22Z")
I have a 2010 Hunter 4x4 for sale in Wardensville, WV. Everything works as it is suppose to and it still takes a full charge. Charge duration is not 100%. I am guessing that the batteries are still at approx. 75% of new … --- ## [Ruff n Tuff 4x4 Hunter 2010](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-n-tuff-4x4-hunter-2010/19998)
**Author:** [@gkaarant](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gkaarant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-n-tuff-4x4-hunter-2010/19998 "2020-10-06T02:35:01Z")
I have a 2010 Ruff n Tuff 4x4 Hunter and I am looking for the rear shocks. Anybody know what will work in place of the factory ones or where to get them? --- ## [gear oil type and how full?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-oil-type-and-how-full/19916)
**Author:** [@henry1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/henry1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-oil-type-and-how-full/19916 "2020-09-26T04:09:50Z")
What oil should i use for my r&t rear gear box and should it be filled up to the fill hole? --- ## [RTEV Ruff & Tuff owners unite!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rtev-ruff-tuff-owners-unite/4610)
**Author:** [@nevbuggie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nevbuggie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rtev-ruff-tuff-owners-unite/4610 "2020-09-17T17:14:10Z")
Ruff and Tuff owners now have a forum of their own. Please identify if you are are RTEV owner, share your model info and mods if any. --- ## [2008 Ruff & Tuff Hunter EV - Half speed in forward and no torque in reverse](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-ruff-tuff-hunter-ev-half-speed-in-forward-and-no-torque-in-reverse/19464)
**Author:** [@ntgtech](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ntgtech)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-ruff-tuff-hunter-ev-half-speed-in-forward-and-no-torque-in-reverse/19464 "2020-07-29T17:06:39Z")
Hello all. I’m assisting a neighbor with his 2008 R&T Hunter and we need a little help. The specific issue is the cart will run at half speed going forward and it has no torque in reverse. The issue is consistent and … --- ## [Hi, My name is Gus out off SC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-my-name-is-gus-out-off-sc/17420)
**Author:** [@Gus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-my-name-is-gus-out-off-sc/17420 "2020-07-29T16:59:54Z")
I have just recently bought a R&T 08 model 4x4 pretty good shape needs batteries but looking forward to learning more about it with y’all help, I’m in Chesnee SC. --- ## [Hunter 2P will not go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hunter-2p-will-not-go/12175)
**Author:** [@Kenlhlp](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kenlhlp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hunter-2p-will-not-go/12175 "2020-07-24T22:41:04Z")
I have a Ruff n Tuff Hunter 2P that will not go in either direction. I have checked the forward and reverse solenoids and the main solenoid which are all working. I also checked the voltage from the throttle to the con… --- ## [2008 R&T Ignition Switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-r-t-ignition-switch/19350)
**Author:** [@Matt1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Matt1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-r-t-ignition-switch/19350 "2020-07-13T15:38:08Z")
Hi I’m new to this forum. I’ve tried to contact a few places with no luck. I need a new ignition switch for my ‘08 R&T 2WD Cruiser. When I turn the key on, The cart runs, but none of the accessories work. Or, if ther… --- ## [Want to buy R&T hunter "not running" prefered](https://community.electricforum.com/t/want-to-buy-r-t-hunter-not-running-prefered/19337)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/want-to-buy-r-t-hunter-not-running-prefered/19337 "2020-07-11T20:58:58Z")
I just got back from a trip in the woods for some target shooting. Took the R&T that I’ve been building with a buddy. I love that thing with the big ac motor. Lot’s of power 40mph down the highway. (limited) Smooth rid… --- ## [Ruff and Tuff 4wd gear oil](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-4wd-gear-oil/19073)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-4wd-gear-oil/19073 "2020-06-16T22:51:53Z")
What is a safe oil option for front gear box. I suggested 90 but removed oil looks like trans fluid. --- ## [2009 Ruff & Tuff Hunter 4x4 Sold!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-ruff-tuff-hunter-4x4-sold/17838)
**Author:** [@lancep](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lancep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-ruff-tuff-hunter-4x4-sold/17838 "2020-05-16T12:17:43Z")
I have a 2009 R&T Hunter 4x4 that needs a new motor. Everything else works great. Rather than fix the unit I would like to sell it. Located in Southern Illinois. Asking $3000. --- ## [2007 ruff& ttuff 6 person cart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-ruff-ttuff-6-person-cart/18125)
**Author:** [@docloyde](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docloyde)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-ruff-ttuff-6-person-cart/18125 "2020-05-16T05:09:53Z")
Cart has never worked properly. I’ve replaced solenoids and controller. Works for short period then fails. Has anyone converted one of these to other more reliable electronics from ez go, Yamaha, or club car. Just looki… --- ## [Ruff and Tuff cart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-cart/18691)
**Author:** [@GasMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GasMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ruff-and-tuff-cart/18691 "2020-05-16T05:07:08Z")
A guy I work with wants to sell me his Ruff and Tuff golf cart. At this point, all I know is that he put new batteries in it last season and it ran fine. Now it won’t take a charge. He bought a new aftermarket charger… [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/golf-carts-neighborhood-vehicles-and-low-speed-ve/ruff-tuff-vehicles-forum/134.md?page=1)