Steering box support
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Steering box support
I run 35s and daily it.
Other than the steering box brace and the steering box spacer.
What else can I get to support the steering box from moving with the 35s?
Have seen bolts snap on other jeeps boxes and bolt hole egg out. Want to support it the best I can.
Other than the steering box brace and the steering box spacer.
What else can I get to support the steering box from moving with the 35s?
Have seen bolts snap on other jeeps boxes and bolt hole egg out. Want to support it the best I can.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
plate on the opposite side of the rail (bumper mount, forward stiffeners, whatever)
steel spacer
sleeve the bolt holes
steering brace to the opposite side
think that's about it
steel spacer
sleeve the bolt holes
steering brace to the opposite side
think that's about it
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Have you seen http://www.boostwerksengineering.com...Brace_p_8.html
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Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
the steering plate (from JCR or whomever) actually pretty much does nothing to "stiffen". all it does is replace a pot metal decroded piece of crap.
I have finally solved my steering frame issues, and I did it without hydro (although I still want hydro)
unfortunately it took a lot of fabrication
I recommend a beefy track bar brace
a stout front bumper that ties into your steering box bolts
HDO frame plates
HIGH STEER (having flat drag link and steering angles was the biggest factor in removing stress from my steering box)
plate the inner frame rail and bottom if you can (it's actually very easy to do if you can weld)
finally, I'd try the steering box brace last
good luck. I know it's a huge pain but it is solvable
I have finally solved my steering frame issues, and I did it without hydro (although I still want hydro)
unfortunately it took a lot of fabrication
I recommend a beefy track bar brace
a stout front bumper that ties into your steering box bolts
HDO frame plates
HIGH STEER (having flat drag link and steering angles was the biggest factor in removing stress from my steering box)
plate the inner frame rail and bottom if you can (it's actually very easy to do if you can weld)
finally, I'd try the steering box brace last
good luck. I know it's a huge pain but it is solvable
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Year: 1994
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Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
That and hydro assist. I can't wait to try it out and get it going this week. Anything to lessen the stress on that area will help a lot. Full hydro is the best option, but not for a DD.
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