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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Acerwin
If I take it to an alignment shop would they know what to do or what may be causing it? Or would an alignment fix the problem?
No. An alignment isn't going to fix sloppy steering.

Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you lay under the front and see what has play in it.
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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On Morris 4x4 center I saw a power steering upgrade for tires bigger than 31's on a jeep cherokee xj what would that help? Just turning and driving smoother?
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Acerwin
On Morris 4x4 center I saw a power steering upgrade for tires bigger than 31's on a jeep cherokee xj what would that help? Just turning and driving smoother?
Maybe. Depends on what's wrong with your current steering system. If your gear box is worn out then all new steering isn't going to help anything. If your tie rod ends are all worn out then, yes, the aftermarket steering would help since it'd be replacing all the OEM stuff.

At your lift height and tire size the aftermarket steering kit wouldn't be a bad idea though.
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Maybe. Depends on what's wrong with your current steering system. If your gear box is worn out then all new steering isn't going to help anything. If your tie rod ends are all worn out then, yes, the aftermarket steering would help since it'd be replacing all the OEM stuff.

At your lift height and tire size the aftermarket steering kit wouldn't be a bad idea though.
What size lift and tires are on your tan jeep
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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My question is in regards to bumper height.

In Missouri (legally speaking) your bumper may not be more than 24inches above the ground. Now my question... Is this 24 inchs from the very bottom or where it curves?

From very bottom its only 12" now. But from where it curves to the actual "bumper" is 19".

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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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I would assume the very bottom? I doubt anyone here knows. Will someone get out and measure the thing with a tape measure?
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Acerwin
What size lift and tires are on your tan jeep
It's somewhere around 4.5-5" and 35's.
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CherockeeXJ
My question is in regards to bumper height.

In Missouri (legally speaking) your bumper may not be more than 24inches above the ground. Now my question... Is this 24 inchs from the very bottom or where it curves?

From very bottom its only 12" now. But from where it curves to the actual "bumper" is 19".

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The very bottom.

http://liftlaws.com/missouri_lift_laws.htm

In the "Bumpers" section it says (Measured from the bottom of the bumper)

I'd say that you should go by they bottom of the steel portion of the bumper, not the bottom of the plastic valance.

Around here no laws like that are enforced unless you get a jerk cop.
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I agree with this post from the last time you asked:
my bad. i was on my phone and didnt mean to post it twice. sorry bout that. but thank you
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini

my bad. i was on my phone and didnt mean to post it twice. sorry bout that. but thank you
No worries
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Can I fit 37's on a 6" RC shortarm ?

Can I use an AAL instead of a full leaf pack ?

I'll be wheeling on rocks so I need something hat will hold up and will I need to Regear ?
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
Can I fit 37's on a 6" RC shortarm ? Can I use an AAL instead of a full leaf pack ? I'll be wheeling on rocks so I need something hat will hold up and will I need to Regear ?
Yes
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Yes Yes No
Sweet should I get new axleshafts for my D35 I don't wanna spend money on a axle swap
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Old Sep 26, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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[QUOTE="Tom95YJ;2622966"] Sweet should I get new axleshafts for my D35 I don't wanna spend money on a axle swap[/QUOTE

You could just carry stock spare ones, I've never seen one break. Put on a cool chrome diff cover and take the c clips on the end of the axle shaft off too.
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