so today i found out that my steering gear box is leaking very bad and its so bad its even causing my steering to act funny so im thinking upgraded steering box. i was wondering if anyone has done this and what luck they have had, ive read a little bit about the durango swap and just want to get opinions about whats best.

 

durango swap was what I did. worked fine I guess. there aren't many options besides stock replacement and durango unless you're going to buy an aftermarket box for big $$$

 

either a durango box or try this since you are in the chicago area. http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/3439378078.html
a tj box will fit on our xjs. i think the only thing is, is that you have to just drill one extra mounting bolt hole.

 

damn. that thing is in VERY used condition and he still want's $350 for it??

 

its not that bad and its a 500 dollar box.

 

if its just leaking real bad why not put a seal kit in it if money is tight?
$17 at Advance Auto just a thought

 

Ya money is kind of tight, I was reading about the Durango box but still have a lot of questions does anyone know a good write up in it? And the seal kit is also and option but we will see about the Durango box

 

I'm in the same boat as you right now bro. My gearbox is garbage. Its almost unsafe to drive. Moneys tight but I'm just gonna get a jy Durango box. I55 auto salvage by me has 2 for $75 a piece.

 

the install for a durango box is the same for the xj box. its just a stronger box.

 

Yeah I gotta go pick one up.

 

Keep in mind that about 90% of the durango boxes (no known madness as to which or why not all) have a piston stop that only allows about 85% of the overall throw in the pitman arm, and can / will yield less turning radius, unless removed. Its not easy nor hard, to pull it apart and get the spacer out. But it should be done.

 

Any pics to what you are referring to? Have never seen this mentioned before.

 

just do a quick google search and its everywhere...

http://www.naxja.net/forum/showthread.php?t=915103

 

Thanks!

 

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