fabbiani

How high of a lift could you go before it would b good to upgrade steering?

ktmracer419

if you wheel or run a larger that stock tire its a safe idea to go with a stronger steering setup regardless of height. But generally people start having issues with stock steering around 4.5" or so. Some people run higher, and say its fine, I value my life more than that.

Lowrange2

I say after 2 inches you need an adjustable trac-bar.

After 3 inches you need upgraded steering.

fabbiani

Ok well right now im running a 31 with 3" lift but i thought bout goin for a 4 inch.

BNJeepsta

I'm at 4.5" with stock steering and an IRO track bar. It's sketchy to say the least. I had 33's on for a little bit and that was terrible

aquickmopar

I'm running 6.5" of lift with a Ironman Adjustable Double Shear TracBar and a ZJ Tierod for an upgrade over stock. I run 33x12.50's and have never had a problem with steering, it's just as Tight and easy to steer as it was when it was stock height.

bzauche

Thread is making my rethink putting off a beefy toe rod. Right now I'm at 3", 245/75/16 M/T's, IRO double shear track bar, M.O.R.E. steering box brace, but stock tie rod and drag link. I know having a beefy tie rod is better for the trail, but would it help my actual steering performance as well?

BNJeepsta

Yes, the stock tie rod is a pretty lame. Grab a v8 grand tie rod from the junk yard and put some new ends on it. Much larger in diameter and its solid.

helmut

4.5in lift with 33s. With stock track bar the ride was terrible. Yeah I used to say it was decent but after installing an adjustable double shear trackbar I realized how crappy it was before. I have a larger tierod and all is good now. However I will be getting crossover steering at one point. Just a few things that need to come before that for me.

bzauche

Would this leave me better off than a wheel to wheel tie rod setup like Serious' kit? I'm only at 3" and 31's, so I feel like I shouldn't need to spend $300 on steering.

BNJeepsta

At 3" and 31's a v8 GC tie rod is fine. The serious setup is great but not necessary for a small lift and tires.

Lowrange2

I say just go straight to full hydraulic. You'll be there eventually anyways.

BNJeepsta

Lol might as well 4 link the rear too. Maybe even a hybrid cage and tons.

bzauche

Haha, not while I'm in college and it's still my DD. Once I graduate, get a real job and a gas-sipper, then we'll see.

Gossamer

Ok gents i picked up a zj tie rod set up to go on my 2000 sport...what do i need to get new??