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vicrider2000 01-19-2009 07:39 PM

Rustys steering conversion
 
I have it and dont like it.It has been aligned and it still doesnt drive right.After serchin on the net i found many people have the same problem and theirs been breaking. So what should i go with.
I have a new steering box installed it didnt help

89eliminator 01-19-2009 07:46 PM

by steering conversion, what do you mean? OTK?

JCR Offroad makes a really nice OTK setup for bout $300.

vicrider2000 01-19-2009 07:51 PM

It bolts up to like the factory but runs from wheel to to wheel with the drag link bolted to a block welded into the tubing of the tierod

93XJLI 01-19-2009 07:56 PM

throw it out, burn it, melt it down and throw it at someone you dont like...

toss it. its garbage.

99NCXJ 01-19-2009 09:54 PM

send it to me. I'll give it a good testing. I'll send you my stock stuff for it.

okcjeeper 01-19-2009 10:20 PM

Get the ZJ tie rod or draglink or Rugged Ridge.

ZJ.
http://shoplive.rompalicious.com/ind...oducts_id=1946

Rugged Ridge
http://shoplive.rompalicious.com/ind...roducts_id=886

JeepCoMJ 01-19-2009 11:23 PM

anything from Rusty's is CRAP.

toss it.

buy a nicer one. go over the knuckle.

Rob92XJ 01-19-2009 11:46 PM

I made my own was going over the knuckle but because of the size tubing I used I was loosing alot of steering throw when turning because the tie rods was hitting my diff cover.

http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/phot...94340_4728.jpg


If anyone is interested I have a set of Dana 30 steering knuckles already drilled and reamed for 1 ton tie rods 50 plus shipping email me at nitrorob_12@yahoo.com(you will get a faster response since I don't check the forums during the day).

caged 01-20-2009 07:02 AM

i use the rusty's steering upgrade. works fine, so far. much better than the crap stock setup. i usually bent the drag link every time i went out.

i was gonna get the rusty's otk, but this kinda fell in my lap when i really needed it.

i've now picked up some 1 9/16 0.25 DOM tubing that i will probably either sleeve the rusty's, or build a new setup.


wtf do you guys keep dissing rusty's products?

99NCXJ 01-20-2009 07:32 AM

no really... i'll take it off your hands.

Rob92XJ 01-20-2009 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by caged (Post 108066)
wtf do you guys keep dissing rusty's products?

Not me I have been very happy with my Rusty's parts with the exception of my track bar, but I have now upgraded to the HD frame mount.
My list of Rusty's part are 4.5" lift with leaf packs, front coil spacers, front tow hooks, steering box brace. I have installed there lifts on other Jeeps I have owned in the past and have also installed them on friends Jeeps.

Here is my only problem with the track bar
http://jeeperz.tenmagazines.com/gall...92XJ/97238.jpg

Upgraded to this
http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/phot...94255_3779.jpg

But I do need to lengthen my track bar now but I'm going to wait till after I do the WJ steering and brake upgrade since the track bar axle mount needs to be moved up.

caged 01-20-2009 08:24 AM

sorry rob, i didn't mean you. i meant most here in general.

i had problems with rubicon express, but i still don't diss them.... and i don't see them with a steering upgrade. rusty rocks when it comes to xj's.

OnlyInMyXJ22 01-20-2009 08:32 AM

JCR

okcjeeper 01-20-2009 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by caged (Post 108097)
sorry rob, i didn't mean you. i meant most here in general.

i had problems with rubicon express, but i still don't diss them.... and i don't see them with a steering upgrade. rusty rocks when it comes to xj's.

I think the only thing folks talk down about with Rusty's is their standard track bar because it tends to break at the tre frame side. I personally would use anything of Rusty's other then the track bar.

I am curious what kind of issues you had with RE in respect to specific parts?

89eliminator 01-20-2009 08:41 AM


Originally Posted by okcjeeper (Post 108100)
I think the only thing folks talk down about with Rusty's is their standard track bar because it tends to break at the tre frame side. I personally would use anything of Rusty's other then the track bar.

I am curious what kind of issues you had with RE in respect to specific parts?

more than that, for me at least. I broke a leaf spring in one of my packs. Took 2.5 MONTHS to get a replacement. Luckily i went with a different setup and didnt really need it (besides to sell it).


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