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Question: IRO OTK Steering

Old Jun 18, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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So I installed the steering today and it went really smooth, everything fell into place. I tightened the steering up and went around the block to check it all out and I keep on hearing a "pop" noise coming from it but can't pinpoint it. And I get death wobble now.

So I went home and found a jam not loose so I tightened it and then I added my SS back on. Now I get no DW but the drag link at the passenger knuckle keeps "falling" down. I put it facing up, go for a test drive and it's fallen down.

Please look at the pics and let me know if you see anything wrong or out of place. Or if you have any ideas please.

















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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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I just installed the same kit mine does the same thing and has a ton of play I cant figure out where its coming from all ball joints are tight 2 are brand new trac bar is tight idk what the issue is I hope someone does
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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I'd never install junk like that on my truck.
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep Driver
I'd never install junk like that on my truck.
I thought IRO made quality products. What would you suggest as a replacement?
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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When I decide to upgrade my brakes I will likely go with Vanco knuckles. I was looking for pics and came across this- http://www.wranglerforum.com/f282/wj...on-136648.html

Study that link.....they mention Vanco kit.

Then study the Vanco kit........IIRC WJ steering links are used.




or you could look into the Currie 1Ton kit.



Heim joints belong on tractors.......not trucks.
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by xjchrisc
I thought IRO made quality products. What would you suggest as a replacement?


ruffstuff's 1ton kit is AWSOME!!!!
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Curries is not 1 ton or even an upgrade. I run heims and have no issues what so ever.

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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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Should look like this. The bend at the passenger side from knuckle to pitman are should be at 6 degrees up.
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
So I installed the steering today and it went really smooth, everything fell into place. I tightened the steering up and went around the block to check it all out and I keep on hearing a "pop" noise coming from it but can't pinpoint it. And I get death wobble now.

So I went home and found a jam not loose so I tightened it and then I added my SS back on. Now I get no DW but the drag link at the passenger knuckle keeps "falling" down. I put it facing up, go for a test drive and it's fallen down.

Please look at the pics and let me know if you see anything wrong or out of place. Or if you have any ideas please.





















You have to get the clamps really tight. I had the same problem when I first installed mine.
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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Adjust it so one joint is maxed one way and the other the opposite. It will quit doing that.
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