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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 01:18 AM
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I would not consider anything that promotes death wobble a upgrade, street or dirt makes no difference.
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 10:06 AM
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I am thinking I like the size of the tie rod. But I notice a poly bushing to reduce tie rod roll. So my question is whether or not the passenger side of the tie rod goes into the drag link like the stock setup or does it goe all the way to the steering knuckle and the drag link attach to the tie rod instead of the steering knuckle?
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 10:54 AM
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4.3 XJ, my buddy said the same thing and of course it came with no instructions. I called them and they told me it is an exact replacement and is intended to be put in the exact way the stock system is. Tie rod from driver side to drag link and drag link from passenger side to steering box.
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 07:41 PM
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OK, but just for your sake, send me a pic that shows both components side by side. There are lots of "upgrades" out there that may have some stronger components, but are not very driveable on the street. I need full length pics so I can see how they attach
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Old Mar 27, 2024 | 09:52 PM
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Do under the knuckle to match stock drag link angles

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R2237.html
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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:06 AM
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4.3 XJ, here is a pic on my XJ. I don't even have the stock stuff anymore as I threw it away.

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Old Mar 28, 2024 | 10:44 PM
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6" lift on there?
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 04:38 AM
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6" lift on there?

Yessir
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Old Mar 29, 2024 | 12:13 PM
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Ok, close enough. It was that poly bushing that had me concerned. But that looks good. Track bar mount might be an inch too low, but not enough to be concerned about now. Good luck
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Old Mar 31, 2024 | 09:53 AM
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At 6" the best steering upgrade would be lowering.
if this thread has tsught us most all want tall but are unwilling to follow through passed jacking theyre **** up in the air.

At 6" everthing from castor to control arm angles have a negative affect of ever adpect of driving the rug comfortably in a straight line on any terrain
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