Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here! ZJ (93-98), WJ (99-04), WK (05+)
All ZJ/WJ/WK specific tech questions asked here!

1998 ZJ steering conversion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 29, 2015 | 09:18 PM
  #1  
mtoskippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l
Default 1998 ZJ steering conversion

I like Rusty's, but it is a bit pricey..

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-st...onversion.html

I need to replace all my tie rod ends and drag link and might as well do this...
any other option out there?

Not looking to do OTK..

Thanks!

Last edited by mtoskippy; Aug 29, 2015 at 09:19 PM. Reason: grammer
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 12:20 AM
  #2  
Bustedback's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 23
From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

Don't do it, you will have bump steer and possibly have a death wobble issue. I did the JCR one ton on my ZJ at stock height and bump steer along with death wobble. Once I lifted it with the RC long arm kit the bump steer got worse. It was not safe to drive. I put the stock steering linkage back on with a RC tie rod and my ZJ drove 93% better.
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 12:34 AM
  #3  
mtoskippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l
Default

I have DW now... so maybe just HD Crown?

http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Brakes-and-S...FUxqfgodi64CSQ

or just moog stuff?
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 12:35 AM
  #4  
mtoskippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l
Default

with about a 4" lift do I need a drop pitman?
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 04:46 AM
  #5  
Bustedback's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 23
From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

I have a dropped pitman arm, but I didn't have it with the one ton kit. It might have helped. I found it on Amazon for around fifty bucks. That Crown kit should work out pretty good for you.
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 05:38 AM
  #6  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

Unless you have a lift i would just stick to the oem stuff.
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 09:00 AM
  #7  
mtoskippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l
Default

Sorry. I should have clarified. I do have a lift. PO did a procomp 3" and 2" spacers. All has settled so it's about a 4" lift now. It has 17" BFG MUDs and I have DW. I have already changed the trac bar to a Moog stock because the tie rod on body side was way blown and the steering stabilizer ( I know does not cure but it was leaking on my drive way). After reading the last DW thread which seemed to go on for days. Lol. I watched the videos in it. I then went out and used a channel locks to see the up and down movement in ALL my steering tie rod ends and upper axle bushings (another topic) I had been eying the conversion for the purpose of field repairs JIC, you know ease of a tie rid end vs. an entire drag link or oem tie "rod". I don't have a drop pitman arm and was looking at that to relieve the angle at that tie rod end. How did the conversion cause more DW?
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2015 | 03:58 PM
  #8  
mtoskippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2l
Default

Any more input with this new information provided?
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2015 | 06:40 PM
  #9  
Bustedback's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 23
From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

You should really think about getting an adjustable track bar. The stock style with that much lift will only cause your steering and handling to go stupid.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
supercompact
Jeep Builds
82
Sep 11, 2017 09:54 AM
CrazyDuck
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
9
Sep 30, 2015 06:37 PM
DakWill91
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
6
Sep 20, 2015 02:27 AM
mtoskippy
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
6
Sep 7, 2015 08:56 AM
Parker00XJ
Jeep Builds
0
Sep 6, 2015 12:30 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 AM.