riderjay253

i wanna upgrade but on a budget
so i can get a zj tie rod set up for around 65 bucks new. on parts geek .or 94 for moog parts.
i seen this crown kit and wana know if the sleeve and drag link are any different then my 97 xj or if i got one from a v8 zj? i read most the comments on amazon and no one mentions it, also its the best price ive seen
Also rustys makes a nice kit with a stronger sleeve but there shipping kills the price
anywhere else have a heavier duty then stock sleeve?
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-...-tj-xj-zj.html

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-steering-comonents-conversions-upgrades/jeep-steering-accessories/rustys-heavy-duty-adjustable-steering-

sleeve.html

Rugged ridge recently came out with a hd tierod that comes with both tre's for xj's for 112 bucks ! it a ok deal 124 with tax
the tie rod ends being 7/8 are they bigger then the zj end, i asked about getting spares at a auto store and they didnt know

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Brakes-St...FY9afgoduIcAlA

bryweb

Read the reviews on Amazon about the Rugged Ridge one.

riderjay253

i noticed the drag link is a different part for a xj or v8 zj but the upper sleeve and tre to the pitman arm are the same
also the same sleeve and tierod end is used for the zj lower tie rod conversion
its confusing because they call every thing a tie rod
on my last 4x4 trip i wanted to grab a extra spare stock tie rod and they gave me the part that the stabilizer bolts too. i call the drag link? i s this correct ,,it is called the tie rod there, it took a long time to find the part it was listed as steering sleeve tube if i remember, they were still arguing that the draglink is the tie rod haha

you can get a full steering like the crown automotive one in question
from parts master brand for 94 shipped

riderjay253

thanks i had searched for it on amazon and didn't find it,for spare ends it would be 90 plus tax so,might as well buy 2 complete of them ,if ya need spare 7/8 ends for the rr

the zj tre is 1inch and they only have one side. left thread i believe, so thats why the aftermarket rods use the stock size xj ends.or a custom size,
terra flex has one also like the RR but for 249 they must not be in a hurry to sell them lol

unidentifiedbomb

I did the zj tie rid recently and it's defiantly a good upgrade for the price. The only thing I didn't expect was that it hangs slightly lower than the stock one due to the size and bend it has. I am thinking about going otk on the tie rod side to raise it but don't know if I want to drill out the knuckle yet.

riderjay253

any one know if the xj drag link is hallow or les heavy duty then the zj one?
the zj one is a inch longer!
a couple of the reveiws on the crown auto steering says its cheap parts and sleeves, so im thinking i should just order the cheap rod from parts geek and the moog sleeve and tre and save some money

LAF1269

The XJ drag link is solid, not hollow. If it's needed, get a quality replacement for a '91 and up XJ. The longer drag link isn't needed, and from what I've read, can cause adjustment issues.

riderjay253

thanks
autozone has the best deal on the long tie rod ds1312 for 34.99
but they dont have the tre at all they said its discontinued part es3096l
so im gonna order moog and parts master sleeve and tre's and will compare and post back

Fred/N0AZZ

I got all of mine from AutoZone someone just didn't look for a mid 90 V8 GC set. They had to order 1 of my items but it came the next day.

OH yes Buy the Better Parts!

riderjay253

the moog tie rod end is discontinued, its only available online for now
not sure what moog is thinking