Steering Upgrade
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Steering Upgrade
I have a 1997 Cherokee with a 4.5" Rough Country lift. I need to replace front ball joints, steering stabilizer and weld a new trackbar mounting bracket.
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
I've had recommendations of Moog, SFR, Iron Rock Offroad. Not looking to bust the bank, but looking for good quality products that will hold up.
thanks
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
I've had recommendations of Moog, SFR, Iron Rock Offroad. Not looking to bust the bank, but looking for good quality products that will hold up.
thanks
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I have a 1997 Cherokee with a 4.5" Rough Country lift. I need to replace front ball joints, steering stabilizer and weld a new trackbar mounting bracket.
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
I've had recommendations of Moog, SFR, Iron Rock Offroad. Not looking to bust the bank, but looking for good quality products that will hold up.
thanks
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
I've had recommendations of Moog, SFR, Iron Rock Offroad. Not looking to bust the bank, but looking for good quality products that will hold up.
thanks
Once again, just my 2cents, but this is the Internet, so awaiting someone to tell how I'm going to crash and die in my jeep because I did it wrong.
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Welcome to the forum. This topic has literally been beaten to death over the many years of modifying cherokee's. Try the search function on the forum, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for
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I have a 1997 Cherokee with a 4.5" Rough Country lift. I need to replace front ball joints, steering stabilizer and weld a new trackbar mounting bracket.
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
I am looking for recommendations on upgraded/heavy duty parts that will hold up the the strains of the lift and light off roading.
Should these be replaced or will they come with whatever kits I buy......
Tie Rod Ends (all four, plus the upper track bar end)
Track Bar mounting bracket
Steering Box Brace
Track Bar Ends
Should I replace pitman arm with one with a drop? Or not necessary.
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For the trackbar https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/prod...k-bar-kit.html is your best budget option.The steering zj v8 or the under the knuckle kits out there if you don't mind reaming out the steering holes.