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Old 09-21-2012, 10:59 AM
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Default AOR sterring OR Serious Steering?!

I am having a low grinding vibration noise upon takeoff and around 70mph. I bought some Timken Hub Bearings(hoping that will fix it) and i am getting ready to install those...so i figured while i am down there "why not upgrade my steering?!" to replace any other WORN parts.

ok so the jeep sets on a RC 4.5 lift kit and i already have installed a IRO adjustable TRAC BAR. so my question is, which steering kit would better fit me(wheel about once a month or more)?

I am leaning towards the one that AOR sells on here or Serious off roads.

so lets here the INPUT!!!

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Compare the Material and TRE's.
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What size tires?

Most folks are fine with a V8 ZJ tie rod and moog ends. Its a big upgrade over the stock XJ tie rod, and fairly inexpensive in comparison.
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running 32s right now, getting ready to go to 33s, i understand the zj thing but..what can i say i am a fan of aftermarket kits lol.. are you talking about the dom tube size i should compare? i am pretty good at doing my own work with a little help, but to be honest....still learning the lingo(spelling*) lol
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Material I.D. and wall thickness.

TRE sizes are VERY important as well....and so is availability.
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got ya...i daily drive it ..so not gonna go bigger than a 33...i will compare the two..any reviews on yours? easy to install and so on?.. and i know the AOR ones might be out of stock.
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I bought the Serious kit, and all I can say is WOW!! The kit is super beefy and should be the last steering upgrade I will ever need to do. The TRE's are chevy 1 ton's and would be easy to replace if ever needed. I installed it without a steering stabilizer per his recommendations, and I have no wobble or bump steer. Great kit at a great price. Also easy to install and don't need to use or by a reamer as the kit comes with tapered adapters.

Serious gets my vote!!!!
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I've put Serious offroad's 1 ton kit in my dad's TJ and he loves it.

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THANKS Dubnali!! just what i was looking for...now do they come in like a old chrysley green?! lol
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THANKS Dubnali!! just what i was looking for...now do they come in like a old chrysley green?! lol
I believe frank will paint them what ever color you want. I could be wrong tho
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I dunno if frank will paint them or not I didn't specify and he didn't ask so mine were bare steel when I got em and I painted them red. My vote also goes to serious offroad.
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i have serious stuff. it came unpainted which is fine . can o paint at local dollar mart makes for cheap touch ups when you want to pretty it up. pretty nice merch that frank puts together.

i believe lead foot on this website makes something also. but his website was down last i knew. may want to pm both guys and see what you feel the best deal for you would be.
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My vote is Serious, the kit was easy to install and great materials.
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