The B. Lee's Offroad Crossover Steering Upgrade
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
I would not market this as an OTK kit
The bolt is small for the application, and grade 8 may not cut it (F911 might...)
The use of the bolt in single shear with two attachments creates a bending issue with the bolt - which is a HUGE no-no when it comes to bolts. There is also a chance of breaking the knuckle due to the bending in the bolt, especially if the bottom nut loosens.
Mounting the tie rod UTK removes the issues by putting the bolt in double-shear (twice the strength) and eliminating the bending forces.
The bolt is small for the application, and grade 8 may not cut it (F911 might...)
The use of the bolt in single shear with two attachments creates a bending issue with the bolt - which is a HUGE no-no when it comes to bolts. There is also a chance of breaking the knuckle due to the bending in the bolt, especially if the bottom nut loosens.
Mounting the tie rod UTK removes the issues by putting the bolt in double-shear (twice the strength) and eliminating the bending forces.
I would not market this as an OTK kit
The bolt is small for the application, and grade 8 may not cut it (F911 might...)
The use of the bolt in single shear with two attachments creates a bending issue with the bolt - which is a HUGE no-no when it comes to bolts. There is also a chance of breaking the knuckle due to the bending in the bolt, especially if the bottom nut loosens.
Mounting the tie rod UTK removes the issues by putting the bolt in double-shear (twice the strength) and eliminating the bending forces.
The bolt is small for the application, and grade 8 may not cut it (F911 might...)
The use of the bolt in single shear with two attachments creates a bending issue with the bolt - which is a HUGE no-no when it comes to bolts. There is also a chance of breaking the knuckle due to the bending in the bolt, especially if the bottom nut loosens.
Mounting the tie rod UTK removes the issues by putting the bolt in double-shear (twice the strength) and eliminating the bending forces.
Whether its OTK or UTK it's still single shear, and that's fine. The tensile strength of that single bolt is higher that multiple other existing steering system components, and that thousands of similar steering kits have been in use for a long time. Nothing is indestructible, but this kit is far stronger than the OEM pieces it replaces.
We do appreciate the feedback though.
We are here because we share the same interests as everyone else on this forum, we want to offer a solid product (That is made in America), at a fair price.
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From: spring grove il
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
This wont be a proper set up til theres a ota track bar. There is no amount of drop brackets or pitman arm that will stop that bumpsteer otk or utk. You'll also need extended swaybar brackets to clear the drag link. Just some insight from someone who is running crossover steering on stock knuckles.
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From: California
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: DE
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
That's just for OTK, UTK won't be an issue. The steering dampener is just there as a band-aid for any steering issues you might have with worn out TREs. With a proper setup you can even run no stabilizer on the stock steering.
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From: Gainesville,FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Exactly. When I get mine I won't be running a stabilizer


