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Durango Gear Box / ZJ Steering Bar Swap Afterthoughts

Old May 10, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Looking to do this very soon! I am currently rolling on 31x10.50's, but just in case I get bigger ones, I am already there.! Great info...how is the iro spacer working out for all of you who have one?
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Old May 10, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep Fan 77
Looking to do this very soon! I am currently rolling on 31x10.50's, but just in case I get bigger ones, I am already there.! Great info...how is the iro spacer working out for all of you who have one?
Mine works amazing!!! The steering honestly feels more stable. it didnt take long to install and it is Beefy!!! Only had to use two washers per bolt. But works great on the trail! Running 33x12.50x15.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Subscribed. Ive been wanting to do this to my newest build
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vandelden21
Subscribed. Ive been wanting to do this to my newest build
Do it. It is cost effective and well worth it! I love the upgrade and recommend it to all my fellow XJ wheelers.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 04:07 AM
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Did mine on Wednesday. Feels lighter and more accurate. Didn't use any washers tho
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Old May 11, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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How? The box (if its the correct one) is physically too big to fit tight against the spacer with no shims (washers).
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Old May 11, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Ive read this post and noticed that some use different parts and others didnt require them. I have a 95 xj with a rough country winch bumper and sloppy steering with a lot of play on my 33's. I have a zj tie rod, factory drag, and good alignment. What parts and pieces would I need with the 99' Durango 4x4 steer box swap to upgrade this steering?
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Old May 11, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ole Green
Ive read this post and noticed that some use different parts and others didnt require them. I have a 95 xj with a rough country winch bumper and sloppy steering with a lot of play on my 33's. I have a zj tie rod, factory drag, and good alignment. What parts and pieces would I need with the 99' Durango 4x4 steer box swap to upgrade this steering?
What all was required for the zj tie rod? Could xj tie rod ends work?
I noticed zj tie rods are much thicker and seem beefyer
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Old May 11, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vandelden21
What all was required for the zj tie rod? Could xj tie rod ends work?
I noticed zj tie rods are much thicker and seem beefyer
tie rod was a straight bolt on, tie rod ends direct fit, no mod.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ole Green

tie rod was a straight bolt on, tie rod ends direct fit, no mod.
Really? Guess im going to the junk yard before I put the lift on.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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I'm gunna hopefully be doing my Durango box/WJ pump this weekend. What kind of fluid is recommended? And how much of it?
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
I'm gunna hopefully be doing my Durango box/WJ pump this weekend. What kind of fluid is recommended? And how much of it?
What difference does a WJ pump makes over stock pump? Just curious.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
I'm gunna hopefully be doing my Durango box/WJ pump this weekend. What kind of fluid is recommended? And how much of it?
Any dedicated power steering fluid. Fill till it's full, bleed, and fill again.

Originally Posted by XJwonders
What difference does a WJ pump makes over stock pump? Just curious.
Reportedly higher pressure and easier turning. I have not done this mod yet so i cannot confirm.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Also, my box has been leaking a bit from the input seal for almost a year now.

Called up West Texas Offroad and ordered a seal kit and upgraded bearings for $53 shipped. Box will be getting rebuilt next month at some point,

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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Nice idea with the sleeves in the frame, and very nice for you to put up bolt sizes needed. My gear box has been leaking for a long time, and a used one brought to me with a 1 yr warranty is $75, so it's on my to do list.
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