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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Ok. I like this steering kit. I need to upgrade because, my stock tie rod is stupid, ends are worn, drag link knuckle binds on sway bar mount when turning right when flexed(doesn't happen to often) and I just want a bolt in stronger better kit. this is bolt in. anyone run or seen this kit. pros cons? thanks!

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XST
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by K2dark_xj
Ok. I like this steering kit. I need to upgrade because, my stock tie rod is stupid, ends are worn, drag link knuckle binds on sway bar mount when turning right when flexed(doesn't happen to often) and I just want a bolt in stronger better kit. this is bolt in. anyone run or seen this kit. pros cons? thanks!

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XST
I really do not see what is so special about it haha
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by K2dark_xj
Ok. I like this steering kit. I need to upgrade because, my stock tie rod is stupid, ends are worn, drag link knuckle binds on sway bar mount when turning right when flexed(doesn't happen to often) and I just want a bolt in stronger better kit. this is bolt in. anyone run or seen this kit. pros cons? thanks!

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XST
For $350? I would go woth JCR's OTK kit. Its a bit cheaper, and seems to be better.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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I am looking at the same kit from iro ...

Probably pair it with their track bar kit.

A guy I bought a few parts from on Craigslist had that jcr setup. Its beefy for sure but he said he lost a lot of turning radius. Just his words. But I did notice the iro setup has bends in the tie rod which I'm sure helps with that.

I've been trying to find out if iro is on the site or if we get a discount.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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There are comparable kits for less that would be better worth your time to look into!
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
There are comparable kits for less that would be better worth your time to look into!
Those would be.......
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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I wonder if you have to relocate your sway bar mounts like all other OTK kits because they don't mention that. I would go for the larger bolts because using a smaller bolt in a tapered hole is going to move around. I used 3/4" bolts on mine.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris01XJ
Those would be.......
you will have to pm me im not allowed to say lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
you will have to pm me im not allowed to say lol
Not trying to be an ***, im curious for myself as well. Been looking to do a OTK kit too
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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No literally im not allowed to post it i already did today and it got removed lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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I have the kit with the 5/8 upgrade and its great. Beefy as hell and very solid. It tightened up the steering by leaps and bounds; so much actually it brought out how weak the stock steering box really is. The heims are a little noisy and are very beefy; but not as soft as tres. Don't feel any dead spots in the steering either. Overall I'm totally happy with the purchase and feel it was worth my money.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Rules are rules.

We all have to follow them.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Lets try to keep this on topic guys.. rules are rules.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I use to run it. Pretty beefy. No complaints
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Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
Lets try to keep this on topic guys.. rules are rules.
Good boy!!
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