JCR over the knuckle steering
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Year: 1999
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JCR over the knuckle steering
I have a JCR 1-ton over the knuckle steering upgrade laying in my garage right now but I do not have a welder to fit the sway bar relocation mounts. Debating if it's worth putting on or if I should buy something different that will bolt on much more smoothly that way I can do it myself.
Is it worth putting this system on? Anyone have this on their XJ? I am wondering if drilling the steering arm holes out wider will effect the strength too.
Is it worth putting this system on? Anyone have this on their XJ? I am wondering if drilling the steering arm holes out wider will effect the strength too.
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Most will tell you to just forget the sway bar, I dont use mine, but everyones driving skill is different. Just use caution.
I have the same JCR OTK kit waiting for install. Its one of the better kits out there, and is reasonably priced.
I have the same JCR OTK kit waiting for install. Its one of the better kits out there, and is reasonably priced.
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I run the JCR upgrade and am really impressed with the product and performance. I ditched the swaybars and trimmed the lower spring buckets to clear the tierod. I went back to using a stock pitman arm to get proper angles. No more bump steer. Pure beef and I gained several inches of drop in the front with no binding. I would do it again with out hesitation.
Tip- use a good quality reemer for this upgrade.
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I run the JCR upgrade and am really impressed with the product and performance. I ditched the swaybars and trimmed the lower spring buckets to clear the tierod. I went back to using a stock pitman arm to get proper angles. No more bump steer. Pure beef and I gained several inches of drop in the front with no binding. I would do it again with out hesitation.
Tip- use a good quality reemer for this upgrade.
Could you still use a sway bar with this setup? I dont want to get rid of mine, I like it disconectable.
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I would prefer to keep my sway bar - I am on the road a lot since it is my daily driver. I am just debating if it is worth the hassle for the upgrade.
How much of a difference does a sway bar vs. no sway bar make?
How much of a difference does a sway bar vs. no sway bar make?
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JCR makes a relocation setup for the track bar and swaybar mounts. I did not use it because I have not ran a swaybar for several years. The stock sway bar mounts have to be cut off or relocated.