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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Default otk or utk steering?

whats best and why?
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Well a good search can give you many answers but I will say it has to do with clearance, angle, but otk does come with its own set of troubles/hassle
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Well after the first time I smashed the stock tie rod against some rocks I knew it was time for an upgrade. Made my own otk 1 ton setup designed after serious off roads. I must have gotten lucky because I don't have the" dead spot" a lot of people experienced. Plus the little bit extra clearance is a nice peace of mind too
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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If you have the ability to go OTK, that's what we recommend.

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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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OTK moves the steering linkage up higher giving you more clearance.
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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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It all depends on your Jeep and what you plan to do with it.

For a DD that gets occasional offroad use, a simple UTK bolt on upgrade like the Currie set-up is a great option. No fabrication work or swapping out knuckles, brakes etc .... just plug and play - ands its super beefy!!

For a dedicated wheeler with big tires and lots of lift .... OTK is totally the way to go. Personally, I'm a HUGE fan of the WJ knuckle swap along with moving the track bar to the top of the axle tube.
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