Bamxjman

I went wheeling earlier nothing to hard. I was going through a mud hole then it dropped off making my front end bottom out a little. It climbed on out ok but I noticed my steering wheel was not straight and when I got back home noticed I was leaking ps fluid from the gear the pitman arm hooks to. I think i prob spun the gears in the steering box but any suggestions upgrade to Durango sounds like what I need to do????

Bamxjman

It is a 96 jeep cherokee 4.0 auto has a 4 inch rancho lift 33 inch buckshot tires k&n cold air intake front and rear locked rear sway bar removed discos on front full flow master with header just if that helps.

kcxj

Same thing with mine.Check tie rod & drag link to be safe.Make sure link end did not slip in the sleeve.Mine was good. I'm still looking for info on durango upgrade.think we both need it.I'm on my second xj box already.

Bamxjman

Got my durango box today will have it installed in a few hours I will post pics I got the 98 Durango non slow plow edition I will put pics later and let y'all know how it goes.

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Bamxjman

I finished the Durango steering box not to bad to do but works great would recommend doing this it's a sweet easy upgrade.

kcxj

Most of what I've read,says to use 99 durango box. The input shaft has a different spline count. I've not heard of this being an issue. Since yours worked I'll check the 98 options. The more I read,the more contradictions I get. Just wanted to get it all figured out before spending the $$$. Thanks for your feedback. Was the box your only problem,no rod,link,end damage?

Bamxjman

Went right in just sook in pb blaster get a good pitman arm pulled also easy upgrade 98 and 99 same part number non snow plow edition it also shortens from lock to lock by almost one turn