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Old 06-17-2013, 04:54 PM
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Have a 99 XJ running the poison spider HD steering. Have had it on there for about 7 years now and recently it has been loosening at the adjustment sleeve. I tighten everything back up and then it's fine for awhile then does it again. Had it come apart once and getting frustrated. Any ideas or suggestions? TIA David
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If it's threaded, use some loctite. It may be wearing out, but Loctite will keep it in place. If you use red, it will probably stay put, but it will take heat to remove/adjust it.
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Originally Posted by BeastXJ
I tighten everything back up and then it's fine for awhile then does it again. Had it come apart once and getting frustrated.
I'm not familiar with the particular setup you have, but in general when steering parts wear enough to keep working loose- replace them.
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Just get a new adjuster sleeve.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Just get a new adjuster sleeve.
Did the blue loc-tite and so far so good. Worst case, was thinking of putting the stock sleeve back on. Other options were thinking about going with an aftermarket draglink like currie or rusty's complete system which is the draglink and tie rod. Thoughts?
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Anything thats not a rolled steel tooth pick like our stocker should be better.

I like DOM tubing and 1 ton tie rod ends or heims.

I went with the JCR kit.
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