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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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anyone get the kit from ebay that runs like 180 and some change?? i was thinking on getting JCR's 1 ton steering but they both look the same. any thoughts? thansk guys...
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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what are you talking about i would like to see this.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by alwaysxj
what are you talking about i would like to see this.

go to ebay and punch in "cherokee steering kit" it should be the first item shown. compared to JCR's 1 ton kit they both look the same.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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the one i found was rugged ridge. i would prefer the JCR kit because it beefier rods and tie rods plus you get a poly spacer to stop the tie rod roll. only thing about the JCR kit is you need to ream the knuckles and pitman arm.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
only thing about the JCR kit is you need to ream the knuckles and pitman arm.
no biggie

but youll def save a pretty penny goin with the ebay kit

try it out and let us know how it goes
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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i was thinking of going with this.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch..._Code=IR-TOTKS
this is a over the top steering that is a bolt on with no mods. and it is a hiem joint steering.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rweaver138
no biggie
i know its not. i love my JCR OTK steering. i can bash rocks all day and not worry.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
i know its not. i love my JCR OTK steering. i can bash rocks all day and not worry.
agreed, they make good stuff.. i run their bumper not their steering though
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