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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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Ok so I have a one ton steering setup on my 94 cherokee and i am switch to the IRO steering. The problem is is that i have knuckles and pitman arm drill to 7/8 and i have a setup for 5/8 hole. Has anyone ha this issue and what should i do obviously wanted to finish this today and would like to not have to buy new knuckles and pitman arm
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tm...FREHhgodmYIGHg Maybe
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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I would advise against inserts. The only PROPER solution is new knuckles and pitman arm.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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I would advise against inserts. The only PROPER solution is new knuckles and pitman arm.
Also recommended .
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:46 AM
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If ya now the thread size might be tie rods with larger taper. Moog maybe.


http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com...e_rod_ends.asp
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...STEER-2PK.html
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Old May 25, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LACK
I would advise against inserts. The only PROPER solution is new knuckles and pitman arm.
Well I advise that you can use them so
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Old May 25, 2017 | 12:29 PM
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Well I advise that you can use them so
Just have to weld them in good right?
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Old May 25, 2017 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
Just have to weld them in good right?
Depends on insert. Either way OP knuckles only way to finish today.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Depends on insert. Either way OP knuckles only way to finish today.
Come on...I'm sure we could could come up with a few more redic...I mean good ideas?
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Originally Posted by rcguymike
Come on...I'm sure we could could come up with a few more redic...I mean good ideas?
Zip ties and bailing wire.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepin'_Aint_EZ
Well I advise that you can use them so
Originally Posted by rcguymike
Just have to weld them in good right?
Dissimilar metals, inserts cause weird wear issues. Definitely not recommended especially when it comes to something as important as steering.
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Originally Posted by LACK
Dissimilar metals, inserts cause weird wear issues. Definitely not recommended especially when it comes to something as important as steering.

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Old May 25, 2017 | 02:22 PM
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seems like some people like to do things right, while some will just do whatever is the cheapest way to go. i would do it the right way , after all its the steering system , not led lights & stickers.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Yeah all those inserts are only to put a TRE into the holes I found a insert that is 7/8 shrunk down to 5/8 so I guess I'll have to wait on those with no well stocked hardware stores around here. And as far as safety goes the IRO kit comes with helms which are illegal in Jersey so there goes safety along with my 36 bias ply super swappers safety is not on the list of goals when fixing a jeep. But drilling your knuckles and putting inserts is fine when done right just make sure they're nice and tight. Ive put my jeep through hell and the knuckles aren't cracked at all infact even with my death wobble I've only torn the unibody not the knuckles
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