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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Is a Durango steering box an actual upgrade to the XJ stock steering box?
I have heard mixed reviews.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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yes, 99 durango or dakota steering box.

some durango's came with a rack, so you'd have to find one with the box.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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I heard you can use a yj 4 bolt steering box.

But have not check in to it yet.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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is the durango box a direct bolt?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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This is a more complex question than "is it an upgrade?". It can be an upgrade for you depending on what you are trying to achieve. Every saginaw steering box has different properties, and you need to choose which box is right for you.

Durango box discussion: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=915103
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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speaking of durangos iv been told you can take one off at a jy and put it on a xj but iv never tryied it has any one?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Here is a link for the steering box write up....https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/du...-upgrade-3805/
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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Any links for the YJ swap?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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i will be doing this as well thank you all
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