lukc22

Hello- So i need to fix the steering on my 94 country... i tried to buy parts at advanced but the guy realy didnt know what i needed and neither did i... I know the tierod ends are shot.. boots are cracked and they pop and wiggle... this is my first steering fix so I am learning... I need some help on what all i need... is it 3 tierod ends, 1 longer drag link end, and 1 adjustment sleeve?? should i upgrade to bigger tierod?? I hope some one can elaborate maybe with part numbers and pics... thank yall!!

Stabsthedrama

I posted a writeup here:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/94-...d-ends-203120/

The same throughout all years of Cherokees as far as I know.

lukc22

Great info!! Thank u!!! I think that im gona do the WJ upgrade, since i plan on lifting and runnin 33's... I have been reading like crazy, and I think I need 3 tre, 1 wj tierod, and 2 adjusting sleeves... also a new steering stabilizer... sound right??

Bustedback

You'll need the WJ steering knuckles, upper ball joints, calipers, rotors, and pads. You will also need to fab up a track bar mount on the axle so the steering doesn't hit it.

XJlimitedx99

I think you're referring to the ZJ tie rod upgrade. That will only replace your factory tie rod (drag link to driver's knuckle).

Moog part numbers:
ES3096
DS1312
ES2079S

You will also need to replace your drag link tre's. Factory parts should do you fine for that.

lukc22

ZJ upgrade... Ok... Its bigger and solid for the V8 motors right? I think I got it... I appreciate yalls patience in explaining steering for 30th time!!!

lukc22

The es2079s, adjuster sleeve... should i get 2 of those?? One for the ZJ upgrade and one to replace my factory sleeve? Im thinking it would be easier to just buy a new one than try to break loose the old rusted tre's from it... am i making any sense??

XJlimitedx99

Ya you're getting it.

You only need one of each of those. You will need to track down the drag link parts yourself d:

lukc22

So i need to make some different track bar mount for the zj upgrade to work? If so, i may not do it now... no way to make something right now

Bustedback

Not for the ZJ mod, only for the WJ swap. The ZJ swap only requires the V8 ZJ tie rod.

lukc22

Ok thank u... advanced had to get the zj tierod shipped to my store, so i guess itll be goin on in the next few days.. but today, new pitman arm tre, draglink, and new stabilizer... never messed with steering parts before so i hope it goes well...

Bustedback

Why a new pitman arm? It's a non-wearing part, though the ZJ pitman arm offers about an inch drop verses the stock XJ pitman arm.