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Durango Gear Box / ZJ Steering Bar Swap Afterthoughts

Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Future
Second that. But ur gonna want 2 people.
How many washers did you use? and what length bolts? I put my swap on but I used a stock brace that isnt doing much as it is broken. and used a cubic butt load of washers to get it on. I need a permanent solution but need to know on top the the standard spacers, how many washers per hole do there have to be? THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepersanch

How many washers did you use? and what length bolts? I put my swap on but I used a stock brace that isnt doing much as it is broken. and used a cubic butt load of washers to get it on. I need a permanent solution but need to know on top the the standard spacers, how many washers per hole do there have to be? THANKS IN ADVANCE.
I used a iro spacer and no washers.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Future

I used a iro spacer and no washers.
And you didnt have any fitment issues? I know I tried to ise my stock bracket, but it didnt fit around the durango box to sit flush with the bolt holes.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Future
I used a iro spacer and no washers.
SWEET!!!!!! Just ordered the IRO Spacer!!! Hopefully it works without any Washers.

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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I just installed the IRO spacer and needed 2 washers. Its just a stock replacement.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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I installed a remaned durango box with a JCR spacer and used two grade 8 washers as spacers on each bolt.

But the tow hook bolt on their bracket was not lined up right so I am going to have to modify it later. I contacted them and told them I had an issue with my part and they just didn't respond after I told them the issue. Probably won't be buying from them ever again just for that.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 98REDXJ2
I installed a remaned durango box with a JCR spacer and used two grade 8 washers as spacers on each bolt.

But the tow hook bolt on their bracket was not lined up right so I am going to have to modify it later. I contacted them and told them I had an issue with my part and they just didn't respond after I told them the issue. Probably won't be buying from them ever again just for that.
Unfortunately, your not the first person to say that about JCR. I won't buy from them because of that. Hopefully it works out though. And hopefully it wasn't as pricey as mine. Lol.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepersanch
Unfortunately, your not the first person to say that about JCR. I won't buy from them because of that. Hopefully it works out though. And hopefully it wasn't as pricey as mine. Lol.
yea I will have to wollow it out with a large drill bit or something when I buy and install aftermarket front bumper. I figured they would do something about it. when they messed up a part for another red xj guy on here they atleast sent him a shirt lol
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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What has to be done to the ZJ rod for it to work on the xj?
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by WantaXJ
What has to be done to the ZJ rod for it to work on the xj?
well I unbolted it from the ZJ....

and bolted it onto my XJ

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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
well I unbolted it from the ZJ....

and bolted it onto my XJ

Hahahaha ok... So that's it? No BS along with it?
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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nope about as simple as you can get
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
nope about as simple as you can get
Ok.. Thanks man! I appreciate it
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
nope about as simple as you can get
Does it have to be from a v8 ZJ?
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WantaXJ
Does it have to be from a v8 ZJ?
yes.

The 6 cylinder zj tie rod is the same as the stock xj one.
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