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Old 10-06-2015, 01:33 AM
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Im about to put a 6 inch long arm kit on my 96 cherokee and i was wondering if the current steering set up would be alright to keep or would I need to get a 1 ton over the knuckle set up? And with the 1 ton set up is it specifically for 1 ton axles or will it be okay for my dana 30?
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I would upgrade. When they refer to one ton they are speaking of the ends and rod size. They are similar or identical to those used on 1 ton trucks. It will work on your factory axles. I would recommend the serious off-road kit as its the only one I've found that you can purchase with inserts directly.
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Where can i purchase that kit?
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...serts-Included

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To run over the knuckle you gotta weld on a new track bar mount get a new track bar and move the swaybar brackets up plus drill your knuckles and pitman arm.Under the knuckle takes the same drilling of the knuckles and pitman arm.So if you can't do either of the work both take budget in for a shop to do it for you.
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One ton otk, got everything from seriousoffroad.
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Where can i purchase that kit?
I've got that exact kit I'm looking to sell, bought it right before I sold my jeep. It's so beefy it's ridiculous, I'd go that route for sure. The Serious steering is awesome.
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