Rugged ridge 1 ton or crown heavy duty steering?

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02-24-2016, 03:42 PM

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One thing I would do though because I'm super OCD, is use stover nuts on all the bolts, and run them with nut side down. I don't trust "lock" washers. ESP on steering.

Thanks for the input. I am not a huge fan of the lock washers either. I will definitely look into it.

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02-24-2016, 03:47 PM

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Thanks for the input. I am not a huge fan of the lock washers either. I will definitely look into it.

No prob! Stover lock nuts are cheaper and better than nylocks too.

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02-24-2016, 04:02 PM

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I use the Currie HD steering tie-rod unit. A lot more beefy than stock. Zero clearance issues. No death wobble or bump steer. Great unit in my opinion.

Perfect set up for 33" tires.

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02-26-2016, 08:02 AM

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I'm a fan of my B Lee's HD kit

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02-26-2016, 11:03 AM

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I'm running the rugged ridge one ton on my YJ. If I were to do it again i would go with some 1-1/4 Dom and heims and ream the knuckles and pitman arm

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02-29-2016, 12:20 AM

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I run the teraflex high steer kit with the new knuckle and love it. I have had it on my 98 xj for 4 years now.

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02-29-2016, 06:17 PM

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I run the teraflex high steer kit with the new knuckle and love it. I have had it on my 98 xj for 4 years now.

Any bump steer with that kit?

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02-29-2016, 06:42 PM

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Any bump steer with that kit?

Nope never had an issue with bump steer, just keep all your grease zerts lubed up and your good.

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02-29-2016, 07:40 PM

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I think I'll look into that kit. Is it a complete bolt in without changing the track bar or sway bar link locations?

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02-29-2016, 08:01 PM

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Just ordered a serious utk kit with the inserts tonight. When i install ill take pics and update you. Did op make a decision on what he was going to use?

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02-29-2016, 09:23 PM

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I think I'll look into that kit. Is it a complete bolt in without changing the track bar or sway bar link locations?

It's a complete bolt in besides the only thing it will run into is front sway bar mount on passenger side, but I cut mine off because I don't run one. That's the only "mod" you would have to do.

Here is a pic of the passenger side where I cut the seat bar tab.

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03-01-2016, 02:43 AM

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FNG here, but would a dropped pitman arm help as well with the bump steer?

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03-01-2016, 07:48 AM

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If you replaced a serious kit, how did you handle the holes that had to be drilled at 7/8 for the inserts?

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I just installed this Heim steering setup this past weekend. Its made by B Lee's Off Road. So far it is working perfectly. Zero "dead spot" in the steering wheel. I replaced my Serious 1 ton setup with this kit. TRE kept wearing out giving play in the wheel. Drove me nuts. The biggest plus with the Heim kit you only have to drill pitman arm and knuckles out to 5/8". AND there is no modifications to the axle side sway bar mount. Just my 2 cents