I'm looking to put a one ton steer kit into my 99 xj, I have a 3" RC lift and 31s, looking for it to handle better, what should I expect on the install and what brands hold up well when beat on?

 

I hear good things about the Rusty's setup as well as the RE kit. What kind of handling are you looking for? Id go with a steering box reinforcement before the one ton upgrade. I am ordering a rugged ridge brace and a C Rok reinforcement kit.

http://www.c-rok4x4.com/#!product/pr...einforcing-kit

and this but for the xj
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/steerin...y-ms-9037.html

 

Serious steering is really good. Tightened up my steering. Very happy with it.

Highly recommend it.

 

1 ton steering for 31's is a bit overkill, lots of cheaper options , like a zj tie rod, etc. others will chime in .

 

Honestly, for a 3" lift and 31's I would just do the ZJ tie rod upgrade.

 

Do you have an adjustable track bar? Unless your steering components are worn then it won't handle any different with a one ton setup (unless you go OTK).

-adjustable track bar
-ZJ tie rod
-steering box spacer

 

x2, that will do you fine. thats all ive done w/ 33's & a 4" lift, works great.

 

Thanks to all for the input, seems as tho a one ton set up is a bit of over kill. The rest is much more manageable for some weekend warrior muddin and daily driving.

 

Doesn't the 1-ton kit like the Serious unit have better geometry than the stock upside-down T, and therefore better "handling "? Or is it too slight to notice?

 

There is no such thing as overkill on a Jeep! Serious 1-ton FTW!!! If your going to upgrade your steering why not go ahead and spend an extra bill or so and get the bad **** stuff?