jswift716

Yes I searched before posting

I keep reading, through out numerous XJ groups on facebook,(yes facebook ) that a 95+ S10 gear box is better to swap in than the durango box. Now having bought my first XJ this past October, which I soberly totaled on the 4th Im wondering if this is true as I begin to search for my next one and start brainstorming for its build up. Whats the consensus, i know there is alot more knowledge here than there

68gts

Curious to the supposed advantage to either vs stock?

mrshaft696

I have not used a s10 box yet so I cant comment, I personally would not use a Durango box again, they are a bit bigger but the turning radius blows & you have to space it off the uni frame...


Last two times I replaced a box I used a stock zj, the pitman arm is a bit lower so it works out well on a xj & the turning radius is great...They last two years or so on 35's haha.

MonacaYankee

My cousin has an s10 box in his cherokee. Feels like a normal Cherokees steering box. Maybe a little less wheel turning.

jswift716

OK so pros and cons
Durango pros
Beefier, everywhere
Cons
Bigger spacer, less turning radius

S10 pros
Maybe a bit less radius.
Cons
Unknown

Zj pros
Handles 35s for 2 years time, longer pitman arm
Cons
Unknown

Help me fill in the blanks guys I've never used either and it'll be going in a dd/expo rig with a max of 35" tires
Help me fill in the blanks

bubbarules1958

I'm running the S10 box for maybe a year now. It was nice and tight at first. Not so much anymore. Stick with the stock XJ box.

jswift716

You can't tighten it back up with the adjuster? I was hoping one of them is stronger than the XJ box

xj81

I've been running the zr2 from a 01 s10 also a wj pump from a 02 so far no issue's. Actually I love it lol. When the s10 box goes I'm gonna try the j10 box.

XJlimitedx99

Forget the s10 and Durango boxes. Keep the stock one until it's shot. I've heard people trying j10/j20 boxes but there's a ton of wrong info out there.

The tried and true one that I would do is a Saginaw (sp?) box out of a yj. 4 bolt holes instead of 3.

Either that or you could tap the factory box for hydro-assist

bubbarules1958

I'm going too eventually.

jswift716

so there really is no noticeable difference between any of them? good to know

mrshaft696

they all have noticeable difference, the other boxes are stronger than the stock xj/zj box, but have compromises....


check out the redneck ram if you want a budget alternative to a hydro assist...http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/index.html


I simply stated that a zj box & pitman arm is set up better for a lifted jeep because the pitman arm is 1-1.5" lower than the stock xj.... At this point I would just rather buy that box every few years than compromise lock to lock steering or have to deal with a non street legal steering.

jswift716

I would think the ZJ box would be stronger than the XJ box anyways. Would the ZJ pitman arm fit the XJ box? I'm not to worried about hydro assist, I'm only going towards 33's for sure possibly 35's but that's a maximum

mrshaft696

yes they are interchangeable....zj just sits a inch or so lower.

jswift716

the pitman arm yes, but is the actual box any stronger?