ZJ Tie Rod Upgrade
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 Powertech
The ZJ Tie Rod will clear RuffStuffs Dana 30-3/8 Differential Cover. There is about 2/3 of a inch of spacing. Yes I picked drain plug and Countersunk holes. I am also useing a lubelocker gasket, just saying I am tired of using ATV gasket does not come out easily.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/D30COV.html
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/D30COV.html
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rock Auto Prices are quite good too...
Also i have been doing some reasearch and a lot of people use Kragen O'railey/MOOG Parts -and/or- Autozone/Duralast Parts.
These are the parts you need to do the Tie Rod and Drag Link conversion:
#DS1312 long tie rod, its solid not hollow
#DS1238 drag link
#ES3096L short tie rod ends(1 by pitman, 1 by outer driver side)
#ES2079S adjustment sleeves
Here is Kragens Pricing for MOOG parts:
#DS1312 - $82.99
#DS1238 - $129.99
#ES3096L - $44.99 x 2
#ES2079S - $25.99 x 2
TOTAL - $354.94
Here is the Autozone priving for Duralast parts:
#DS1312 - $49.99
#DS1238 - $43.99
#ES3096L - $20.99 x 2
#ES2079S - $14.99 x 2
TOTAL - $165.94
Will
These are the parts you need to do the Tie Rod and Drag Link conversion:
#DS1312 long tie rod, its solid not hollow
#DS1238 drag link
#ES3096L short tie rod ends(1 by pitman, 1 by outer driver side)
#ES2079S adjustment sleeves
Here is Kragens Pricing for MOOG parts:
#DS1312 - $82.99
#DS1238 - $129.99
#ES3096L - $44.99 x 2
#ES2079S - $25.99 x 2
TOTAL - $354.94
Here is the Autozone priving for Duralast parts:
#DS1312 - $49.99
#DS1238 - $43.99
#ES3096L - $20.99 x 2
#ES2079S - $14.99 x 2
TOTAL - $165.94
Will
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 38
From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
whys there so many part numbers theres only three pcs total?http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/zjtie/tierod-1.htm
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,387
Likes: 10
From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 997
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
can you flip the zj tie rod using this taper?
http://www.goferitoffroad.com/products.htm
http://www.goferitoffroad.com/products.htm
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,387
Likes: 10
From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
yeah it was recommended to me by my local naxja guys. it's awesome. little more clearance and it apparently adds a good deal of stability
you shouldnt buy it from go-ferit like I did. I think ruffstuff sells them for half the price
you need to weld it in
you shouldnt buy it from go-ferit like I did. I think ruffstuff sells them for half the price
you need to weld it in
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 997
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Is it a full weld or a tack? I would think the screw would hold it pretty well.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Santa Rosa, CA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
This is still confusing to read through lol, too many people trying to get a clear answer through the thread. So I bought the ZJ tie rod, 1 Tre, and an adjustment sleeve. I plan on keeping my center link/drag link the stock one. Is this correct? The ZJ rod has a TRE end already so I should only need 1 TRE correct? And I thought the adjustment sleeve only goes on the Centerlink/drag link?