bada$$91xj

alright guys i got a 94 xj lifted on 35s longarms etc. my problem is setting still on ground engine off wheel unlocked i cant turn my tires, i tried to bleed the system that didnt work theres also a distinctive pop coming from the gear itself only when turning left. can this also be linked to wheel not recentering itself after corner and lots of slop aka dead spot like 2 inches both ways before anything turns, also finally when i start it up i have to give it a little rpm not a lot to get steering to move nothings binding exterior only possibly inside box can i adjust box or no thanks.

tech

I would change the box or maybe do a upgrade . the steering box is to important to play with .

kbeam418

I would inspect every front end part before assuming it's the box. If it is the box Advanced Auto Parts sells remans for $150 or if you can afford it go with a RedHead box. Two inches of play and popping is the same symptoms my gear box had adjusting the center screw won't really help. Replacing the box isn't too bad it took me around six hours but I take my time and don't have any power tools. The hardest part is removing the pitman arm and holding the 25 lbs box up while you put the bolts in.

freegdr

Your box is not a manual box and 35s are way over size than stock so turning them is really putting a lot of pressure on a system thats way undersized for 35s. If you slightly roll vehicle it will help or slightly lifting weight off tires will allow movement.

bada$$91xj

well i am really thinking about doing durango box and threading it for hydro assist and also doing the wj pump sort of on a tight budget do to having another kid

freegdr

Just did this steering works great. With that said I still wont try and turn my wheels with them on the ground engine off.

bada$$91xj

huh well guys i bled the system after installing the durango box today the pop is completely gone and now im just down to a noisy power steering pump with the engine turned on and sitting still but its barely noisy if im driving it fluid level is good im guessing pump is going slowly.