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Old 04-11-2009, 04:37 PM
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ok so my next on my to do list is up grade the steering what dose everyone think the best is i was looking at curries set up and it seems pretty nice. as far as the long arm up grade i am looking at the bds long arm up grade but im not sure on which is best thanks
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best?

longarms: full traction if you want a 3/4 link
treks if you want a radius arm

steering:wj crossover with otk tie rod
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I have the Currie setup on my jeep. works of course and is super beefy over stock. tie rod ends are 2 time the size and the bars look like they are off a semi truck.
*I needed new rod ends so i figured i upgrade
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I've got the Currie's and love it, real beefy..
I've got the Full Traction 6" long arm and wouldn't recommend it.
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ya i dont know about theres but im pretty sure im going to get curries buti might be buying a 1995 two 5 spd first hopefully.
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I would go with a over the top style steering upgrade if you don't mind spending some money. For the long arms the r.e. Are a good way to go for a y link setup.
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i like claytons design the best.
i had the R.E. 5.5 extreme duty short arm lift on my jeep, and their longarm upgrade would have been a direct fit, but decided to go with claytons design.

but R.E. is a good choice, pricey tho.
others are BDS and Rusty's. but i don't care for bolt in, myself.
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Im sorry but who is (RE),is that initials for a company or what?I keep hearing about them,did a search,please clarify.Thank's
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RE = rubicon express.

id get full traction, BDS, or treks (tnt) for LAs. for steering, the best option by far is the WJ crossover conversion. currie setup is nice (but $$), and 1-ton setups can leave you without steering feel and can dead spot if the angles are steep.
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can some one show me the parts and some one who did the wj cross over? thanks
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was just at the junkyard today looking for wj steering for a buddies zj.

you need both outer knuckles complete with calipers and everything in between (tie rods, center link) and the drag link and tie rod end up to the pitman arm.

here, everything complete was quoted 130 bux if i remove it.
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do you have a picture of your steering set up?
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