Rikrdolevy

So here is another one.

I am pretty sure my power steering pump is about to die since it leaks fluid and makes some sort of weird noises as if you were killing an animal, plus it gets really hard to turn the steering wheel while dead stopped.

I am running 35s and the current steering setup is stock. So what would be a good upgrade to go with my 35s and if there are any other stuff to make it work better, like cooler and stuff. I am planing on upgrading my steering, tie rods etc, and all of that in a couple of months.

00t444e

If you want it to turn better get a hydro assist.

Rikrdolevy

I dont plan on going in the rocks that much, I will see a lot of mud thou. Do you still suggest getting hydro assist? Is there any thread about what parts id need to buy to have that set up?

WyoCherokee

Durango box and ZJ power steering pump will be the cheapest and easiest. Dont worry about Hydro unless you really plan on working the steering hard. i would upgrade to at least the ZJ steering linkage or going to a 1-ton or equivalent linkage.

Rikrdolevy

I read somewhere that upgrading to the ZJ steering is not recommended when lifted more than 4 inches which is the case since I have a 6.5 lift kit.

What year for the durango gear box and zj power steering will i need?

00t444e

I am in the process of putting 35s on mine now, and I am going to use the ZJ tie rod setup, steering box brace, possibly a drop pitman arm, with the stock pump and box. I am going to see how that does first, before I start thinking about hydro assist, I had no problems turning with 31s and a front locker.

Wiggleworm

I did the west Texas off road/redneck ram mods to my pump when I went to 35s. Look at faq #7 to download the tech article.
https://westtexasoffroad.wixsite.com/wtor/blank
If that doesn't work Google redneck ram power steering pump mods. Should give you the WTOR FAQ in the results.

tinytrax78

the Durango box you want comes from a 1998-1999 Durango without the snowplow option... in 2000 they went to rack n pinion

Rikrdolevy

So I have ordered the durango steering gear and im also about to order the grand cherokee steering pump, however I read somewouldhere else it has to be 2001 steering pump, which is the WJ, so Im not sure whether ordering the ZJ or WJ pump. Also bough the cavfab crossover setup with high clearance. Would I need anything else?

BTW I have the 95 XJ, so Im not sure about either of those pumps could work on my 95 xj.

Scott91370

Please keep a list of part numbers and take some pics. My steering wheel has about 5"-6" of play, horrible!! I haven't diagnosed it to be able to tell what parts are needed but this durango box upgrade has to be a good thing, right?