For u all that have done this did you notice a decent amount of steering radius gone? I just did it this week and went wheeling today and it sucks. I'm taking it back off and going with a reman cherokee one I guess. It's definitely noticable. I can't think of anything g I would have done wrong also.

 

Ya they're all like that. You have to take them apart and adjust a bunch of ****.
Jut go with XJ box lol

 

Really? I bought a reman'ed durango box and didnt lose any radius

 

Not being a ***** but if you had read the Many threads about the swap, almost all explain the loss of steering radius.

 

You lose a tad. I wouldn't say it's THAT noticeable

 

Well I got one for sale. $40 plus shipping.

 

Worth trying it out. If you're unhappy with it, might as well go back to an XJ box. What size tires you running?

 

I'm running 33's. I just ordered a reman xj unit. If u k ow anyone looking for a Durango one send them my way.

 

Post it in the For Sale section. Somebody will want it.

 

Why not try a YJ box? Bigger fixed ratio, and a tad stronger.

 

YJ boxes have 4 bolts, right?

 

Yup but if you want you can use just the three that the xj uses, that's what I'm doing till I make my own box brace that'll include the fourth hole

 

Ya know it surprises me how many people install these Durango steering gears... The output bearing is the fail point for this component on big tires and repeated trail use, so why do people expect them to be "stronger" when the output shafts and bearings are identical...

bandwagon upgrade anyone?

 

Well then... What would you suggest? For people with 33-35s... You know, where the stock box is a little lacking but something like hydro assist would be quite overkill.

 

To be honest there are a lot more issues in that range. Hydro assist is the next logical step. Sure you could probably get away with something larger, say a steering gear that came off an F250 or something but I imagine installing it will be a pain in the ***. Besides, have you ever noticed that when you lay under your truck while someone runs the wheel lock to lock, there is a ton of stress on those axle brackets and they are a best marginal in that range. Having the steering stresses based from the axle housing on more substantial mounting points is the way to do it. You chassis and gearbox will thank you.

The 33-35 range is that awkward in-between stage for the XJ. Everything is practically maxed out (axles, steering mounts, steering gear, etc..) and now you need to move that point of failure further up. Just like how a stock assembly can take 31-32's, you need to set yourself up for 37's. Otherwise, you'll just keep breaking stuff.

Hey but these are all opinions man...