Rugged Ridge 1 ton steering upgrade (UTK)
06-17-2013, 07:52 PM
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Rugged Ridge 1 ton steering upgrade (UTK)
Hey guys ever since I locked the front, Ive been having steering troubles. Looking at the rugged ride 1 ton steering crossover upgrade. Is this setup still good for street driving? Any problems? Im at 3 inches of lift on only 235's but will be on 31's soon enough. Any reviews on this or any advice on steering? I dont want exspensive and I have no need for OTK.
06-17-2013, 08:18 PM
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Well you posted in OEM Tech so most of us don't pay attention to 1 ton steering trends.
PM a mod and have it moved to Mod Tech and you'll be much more likely to get helpful answers.
PM a mod and have it moved to Mod Tech and you'll be much more likely to get helpful answers.
06-17-2013, 08:25 PM
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It's not a great setup but not bad. It will have roll steer, JCRs setup is identical but gives you a solid plastic puck to replace one of the grease caps to help with this. Unlike JCRs which uses stock chevy tie rod ends, RRs kit uses their ends which you cannot buy individually if you need to replace one. I have most of a kit laying in my garage somewhere because of this. At 3" your stock steering should be fine though.
06-17-2013, 08:44 PM
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It's not a great setup but not bad. It will have roll steer, JCRs setup is identical but gives you a solid plastic puck to replace one of the grease caps to help with this. Unlike JCRs which uses stock chevy tie rod ends, RRs kit uses their ends which you cannot buy individually if you need to replace one. I have most of a kit laying in my garage somewhere because of this. At 3" your stock steering should be fine though.
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06-17-2013, 09:15 PM
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What kind of steering problems are happening...thats a good question....
Whats breaking? Nothing has been said, so for all anyone knows a power steering pump may be tired and unable to keep up with the demand of a locked front end...