Jeep Cherokee Forum

Jeep Cherokee Forum (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/)
-   Modified XJ Cherokee Tech (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/)
-   -   10" lift steering and track bar help (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/10-lift-steering-track-bar-help-213669/)

southfloridajeeps 09-02-2015 09:59 AM

10" lift steering and track bar help
 
Trying to track down a few problems
1.my track bar is shot and need input on what to do next... build a new one or buy one for 8+ inches of lift
2. My steering is all over the road....everything is brand new steering wise drag link,pitman arm is super dropped,tie rod ends and new heavy duty stableizer thinking I might have to go with high steer to get a better angle

Any help is greatly appreciated thanks

Fred/N0AZZ 09-02-2015 10:10 AM

Trade for a "Swamp Buggy" ??? 8>)


Don't know most don't quite that high with a lift, what size tires are you running 38, 40's? I guess you have at least I ton steering don't you, IDK so will shut up and refer to a crawler for info. I'm lost here more info would help on what pieces you are using in the steering now.

southfloridajeeps 09-02-2015 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 3136362)
Trade for a "Swamp Buggy" ???

It's my dd so no swap buggy for me

RedJeepster1 09-02-2015 11:25 AM

Got any pictures of it? IDEK what a cherokee would look like that high up...

southfloridajeeps 09-02-2015 12:17 PM

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...082cafc65f.jpg

Originally Posted by RedJeepster1 (Post 3136389)
Got any pictures of it? IDEK what a cherokee would look like that high up...

I will get pictures up at some point tonight as for what Im running for sterring and tiers I have stock tie rod
And brand new "stock" drag link with rough country stabilizer and beefed up track bar with 35" mud tires

This is with 36" tsl super swampers 10 inch lift

andrewmp6 09-02-2015 11:16 PM

If you cut the fenders you can lower it do to 6 inches and have a lot less problems.

Fred/N0AZZ 09-03-2015 09:14 AM

1 Attachment(s)
^ That for starters^


Lowering it at least much will help you a lot in steering, MPG's and general driving with roll over chances.


Then at the "Very Least a tie rod setup from a mid 90's V-8 GC much stronger than stock, direct bolt-in and under a $100 at AutoZone. Or a 1 ton setup but a lot more money.


Are you running 4.56 or 4.88 gears in it now to turn those tires with lockers in both?


I think you have the same bumper that I have on mine.
Attachment 312968

southfloridajeeps 09-03-2015 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by RedJeepster1 (Post 3136389)
Got any pictures of it? IDEK what a cherokee would look like that high up...


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...422575f3ef.jpg


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c4c82753d5.jpg


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...6810feb9de.jpg


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...b0fdb1f2c1.jpg


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...296f31b5b5.jpg

southfloridajeeps 09-03-2015 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ (Post 3136839)
^ That for starters^


Lowering it at least much will help you a lot in steering, MPG's and general driving with roll over chances.


Then at the "Very Least a tie rod setup from a mid 90's V-8 GC much stronger than stock, direct bolt-in and under a $100 at AutoZone. Or a 1 ton setup but a lot more money.


Are you running 4.56 or 4.88 gears in it now to turn those tires with lockers in both?


I think you have the same bumper that I have on mine.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...psb3d98b62.jpg

It definitely does look like the same bumper! As for gears 4.10s front and rear no lockers and 2 piece axles eliminated the vacuum line

sycoglitch 09-03-2015 11:09 AM

Christ on a cracker, did you buy it with the steering that jacked up. Either you lower her to a more acceptable range or you go with 1 ton OTK steering. There should be nothing stock steering on a jeep lifted like that

southfloridajeeps 09-03-2015 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by sycoglitch (Post 3136908)
Christ on a cracker, did you buy it with the steering that jacked up. Either you lower her to a more acceptable range or you go with 1 ton OTK steering. There should be nothing stock steering on a jeep lifted like that

Bought it a month ago as is I changed all the fluids and ball joints what should I do with a track bar should I build one? And have been looking at this OKT would that help?http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

Lowrange2 09-03-2015 11:23 AM

Wow!

That's... scary.

You drive this thing?

1. Your steering needs a serious makeover.

2. Your caster angle is way off and is most likely the largest contributing factor to the wandering. Not to mention the bald tires, insane steering angles and height to width ratio.

southfloridajeeps 09-03-2015 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by Lowrange2 (Post 3136919)
Wow!

That's... scary.

You drive this thing?

1. Your steering needs a serious makeover.

2. Your caster angle is way off and is most likely the largest contributing factor to the wandering. Not to mention the bald tires, insane steering angles and height to width ratio.

Right now I'm driving a different vehicle until I figure out steering and order new tires I know the caster angle is way off that's why I need to figure out something over the knuckle or something

mrshaft696 09-03-2015 02:46 PM

the short arms are killing you too, even if the steering was tight, it would still ride like ****....

grab a dust boot while you are at it....

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...422575f3ef.jpg

southfloridajeeps 09-03-2015 02:49 PM


Originally Posted by mrshaft696 (Post 3136975)
the short arms are killing you too, even if the steering was tight, it would still ride like ****....

grab a dust boot while you are at it....

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...422575f3ef.jpg

I have 4 link front suspension


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:38 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands