Houston area roll call!
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Ahh, I c, I call it a steering box. I've replaced mine before. In fact if u replace it, u might as well upgrade to the durango steering box, it's a direct replacement!
Last edited by Chex_Mex; Dec 15, 2012 at 03:33 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Just freed up some cash and will putting tie rod ends On tomorrow. And plan to order the bushing kit too. I hope to have it all done this week. I've never replaced the bushing before but it doesn't seem hard. Ill just have to rent the spring compressor from autozone. Right?
Thanks for the info on the bushings and the video. I have the tie rod and they will be put on tomorrow. Still waiting on the bushings. I hope they make it here soon. If I get it aligned after installing the tie rods will replacing the bushing make it off again?
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
if it's the front control arms bushings, then no, actually, i don't know of any bushings that will require an alignment again, unless your bushings are soo worn out on your control arms, and track bar (tons of play), that it has your axle way out of position.
I need some help. I have replace most of my tie rods, but my steering has been upgrade and I'm not sure with what brand. I think maybe rusty's. The problem is that the tie rod ends for a stock setup are too small. I replaced the pitman arm tie rod which is at 22mm stud with left hand threads. Now on the tie rod connecting rod I have used a pitman arm tie rod of 22mm and left hand threads. I now need another of 22mm and right hand threads. I cant find on.
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
yeah, with the r.r. 1 ton crossover setup you need the bigger 7/8" tre's (i just got some online as well, going to replace all my tre's the same time i do my ball joints....got a little shimmy developing when i hit around 45mph)
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Houston, Tx
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yeah when I used to do my Chevy truck most of those guys were jerks and would never answer your question, only give their opinions and tell you why what yo were doing sucked.
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From: Waller/Cypress/Hockley
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0


