ZJ Tie Rod Upgrade
03-16-2011, 06:51 AM
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Oh....an let me help the XJ owners looking to do a full overhaul like I am doing. Here's the parts list (with ZJ upgrade parts):
All Moog p/n's for a 96 XJ Sport
Upper BJ - K3134T
Lower BJ - K3161T
Tie rod - DS1238
Tie Rod (end) - ES3094L
Tie Rod (end) - ES3096L
Track Bar - DS1235
Tie Rod Sleeve (qty 2) - ES2079S
Tie Rod (ZJ upgrade - replaces DS1326S and ES3095R) - DS1312
Best source to confirm your specific model is this Moog site:
http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/default.asp
All Moog p/n's for a 96 XJ Sport
Upper BJ - K3134T
Lower BJ - K3161T
Tie rod - DS1238
Tie Rod (end) - ES3094L
Tie Rod (end) - ES3096L
Track Bar - DS1235
Tie Rod Sleeve (qty 2) - ES2079S
Tie Rod (ZJ upgrade - replaces DS1326S and ES3095R) - DS1312
Best source to confirm your specific model is this Moog site:
http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/default.asp
Thanks,
Wayne
03-16-2011, 07:06 AM
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In my case, the "beefier" stuff is only applicable to XJ's with lifts. It would not work on stock height XJ's. I checked aftermarket first before searching for OE replacements.
03-17-2011, 08:54 AM
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I'm not trying to call you a liar, but the 98 I did the conversion on wasn't lifted at all and everything went smoothly. What year was yours that it did not work on? Maybe we can figure out the deal here.
03-17-2011, 08:59 AM
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The DS1312 is the ZJ p/n that replaces the two OE numbers in parenthesis.
03-17-2011, 09:02 AM
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What are you referring too? ZJ HD upgrade or aftermarket kit? The ZJ is a direct fit. The aftermarket stuff tends to be for lifted vehicles. I didn't come across anything that was for my stock height XJ at a reasonable price.
03-17-2011, 01:03 PM
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Just a quick FYI to anyone that has been searching for these parts....
AVOID buying from www.autopartsexpress.com.
After 5 days, i am just now getting my tracking info for the order I placed, and per other reviews I've read (after the fact), its quiet possible my order could arrive with missing or incorrect items.
I'll post an update here once the order arrives Monday.
I chose this company as they had the cheapest prices for Moog parts, plus free shipping for orders over $199. I spent $400 total.
They also sell on ebay under the same name, so buyers beware.
AVOID buying from www.autopartsexpress.com.
After 5 days, i am just now getting my tracking info for the order I placed, and per other reviews I've read (after the fact), its quiet possible my order could arrive with missing or incorrect items.
I'll post an update here once the order arrives Monday.
I chose this company as they had the cheapest prices for Moog parts, plus free shipping for orders over $199. I spent $400 total.
They also sell on ebay under the same name, so buyers beware.
03-18-2011, 02:33 PM
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03-19-2011, 11:45 AM
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I want to do this but, I'm confused as to what ones to actually get. Can someon please post up just the needed part numbers for this upgrade?
Thank you
Wayne
03-21-2011, 07:33 AM
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DS1312
ES3096L
ES2079S
Done.
03-21-2011, 07:45 AM
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Not true,tie rods are gonna be the same general length and adjustable just like stock,your tires and wheels dont get farther apart just because you lift.Track bar would be different though
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03-21-2011, 07:53 AM
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Just stating what I read. Plus, I don't go off-road, so the performance stuff would be overkill for me anyway.
03-21-2011, 08:40 AM
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I'm not totally "brushed up" on the subject when talking non-OE parts, but the few items I came across had notes stating things like "intended for use on vehicles with 4"-8" lift. Not applicable for vehicles with 0" lift."
Just stating what I read. Plus, I don't go off-road, so the performance stuff would be overkill for me anyway.
Just stating what I read. Plus, I don't go off-road, so the performance stuff would be overkill for me anyway.
03-22-2011, 08:14 AM
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