94XjSport94

I'm looking at using the BTF D30 hi steer bracket for going hi steer on my XJ to eliminate the inverted Y junk. Drilling and tapping the knuckle isn't a big deal, I'll pull it off the parts Jeep. It's all heim in double shear which is a plus too.

Right now I'm running the IRO double shear track bar. Love it. I'm shopping around for OTA brackets. JKS is popular and all I just want something adjustable higher an lower. On the frame side I was planning on keeping the IRO bracket but the rustys one is appealing. Only thing being how much up travel I would have on the drivers side before it would hit (looks like it would hang down low) also don't know if that would even be a problem?

I plan on running full 4.5" RE coils up front to help stay at 4.5" with my bumper and winch.

I don't have a problem with drilling the knuckles for a 5/8" bolt, I don't think it will weaken them enough to matter for me. Any input on this? If not I'll test the waters I guess.

Xj88

Consider WJ knuckles?

Then you get x over along with better brakes.

94XjSport94

Yeah I have. I'm weighting the two options.

Xj88

Id do WJ knuckles.

Find a WJ partout on c-list. Pickup what you need cheap. Buy some DOM, and run that ****.

Or...maybe even just consider the ruff stuff heim steering setup, use the goferit insert, and pickup an OTA TB mount and run that ****.

Either way

94XjSport94

Yeah but the WJ stuff adds up quick is my only thing. I kinda want to try this but the bigger brakes are the downside I'm seeing. With rear discs and a dual diaphragm booster I think I'll be alright though.

Xj88

Ruff Stuff kit, insert, ota TB.
Golden

94XjSport94

That leaves the tie rod and drag link in single shear on the same bolt. I don't like that...

BTF bracket
Ruffstuff kit
OTA TB

Xj88

Sounds like you already got it figured out..

94XjSport94

Yeah just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with the bracket or any feedback of it's design/ construction

andrewmp6

Have you looked at http://froehlichsuspension.3dcartsto...e-XJ_p_12.html

94XjSport94

Would prefer not to give him my business anymore.

Barrelmaker

I'm going through the wj knuckle swap, well stockpiling parts right now.
How far up does the btf bracket raise the drag link?
You could also look into flat Pitman arm to keep appropriate angles, instead of lowering frame side trac bracket.
Or ruff stuff has an axle bracket with multiple hole options.

Barrelmaker

What I'm trying to figure out is running my trac bar all the way to the passenger C.

94XjSport94

Don't you want the drag link and the pitman arm to be the same lengths or close enough? I need to make an email and ask BTF some questions.

Barrelmaker

Yes if there at the same angle and same length the steering will hardly move during compression and droop.
If they're flat then you won't ever have a problem.
I just need to get a tape under my Jeep to figure it out.
Hard to get everything for the set up without starting on it yet.