ppt, so no cant but i need a new tie rod anyways so sould i et a zj or wj tierod? ill check wheel play in themorning but im scared how hard are ball joints? in my ranger they were a pita so i dnt do them

 

Depending on the year, Rangers are a huge PITA compared to an XJ. In the Ranger the entire upper A arm has to be changed. The ball joint and A arm is all one piece.

In an XJ the ball joints are pressed into the 'C'. With little mechanical ability you can change all 4 ball joints in about 4 hours. All you need are the joints, a ball joint press, a 13mm box end wrench, a lug wrench, and a floor jack.
Usually you can rent a press from the parts store...

 

Don't go throwing parts at it before you know whats wrong with it man. Your tie rod may very well be bad but figure out what else it is so you don't wear out more stuff.

 

Good point.

First off, what all is done to your XJ? How wild do you intend to go? Makes a difference on which steering setup i'd suggest that you go with.

 

Many companys offer a HD steering kit for it. If the TR is shot you should upgrade. If not leave it for now!!

 

i can wigle the middle both ends move i want to get a zj v8 one heard its good swap and my truck i think has a dead baterey to lol wont start making a clicking noise

 

thanks i need help till the end lol

 

Yes, sounds like a dead battery.

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of budget are you working with for steering and getting this thing road worthy?

 

get a v8 tierod like i said

 

Okie dokie...

 

I've been thinking this the whole time, haha.

 

ur pm lowrange do u think a v8 tie rod and an alignment will work do aling ment hold upoff road or should i do it in my drive way at my freinds?

what does i think "okie dokie meen ?"

 

What?

 

Just a stab but is English your second language?

I've not had any experience with a V8 tie rod so I really don't know but as far as I've heard it should work. Chances are that it's not much of an upgrade but if you don't have the cash to buy anything else then I suppose it will do. RuggedRidge sells a fairly inexpensive upgrade.

I still suggest getting the front end off the ground and checking things out before we go any farther.

 

Maybe a second language or even a third. I think he does a lot of Texting as well.
Whatcha think , Hey Okie Dokie to you too.