Steering Upgrades - Trying to make sense of it all
01-10-2012, 05:33 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone. Noticing the conversation centers around bars and the ZJ V8 swap. If you do this upgrade is it necessary to upgrade the pump and gear box?
There was a little talk about the durango gear box swap. Why is this a popular swap? Is it a performance/price deal compared to a HD PSC ($275) or AGR ($325) mid level upgrade? Are their strength(power)/turn radius advantages to the dodge or aftermarket options? What are the differences between the right durango box and the wrong one?
Would a steering fluid cooler be necessary with this setup? Is there really a risk of boiling the steering fluid?
Off topic here. Anyone know of some good yards in Northern Virginia or Maryland that have fair rates on parts. I have called a few and felt they were way over priced.
01-26-2012, 03:24 PM
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SO, I am running 33's with 6.5" lift and my steering fluid is boiling over after long trips on the highway, Not much but it is coming out of the cap. I purchased a P/S fluid cooler to install and wondered if anyone has upgraded/modified their own stock pump for more flow or if it is just better to by a PSC or similiar?
All help/advice is appreciated!!
All help/advice is appreciated!!
01-26-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JD Cravin
I'm running the HD Currie system and it is awesome. Direct bolt-on, heavy duty as ****, you can't go wrong.
01-27-2012, 01:11 AM
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Useful, thanks for posting...
I've done some preliminary research and have read the pro's and con's for each option but figured I pose this question to the professionals out there.
Prereq info: 33's, D30 LP, rocks and mud, moderate wheeling
So now the hypothetical question, If money were no object, what hardware would you run if you were replacing all steering components?
PSC vs AGR?
TRE's vs HEIM?
JCR vs IRO vs Currie?
Standard vs OTK?
Steering Fluid Cooler?
Prereq info: 33's, D30 LP, rocks and mud, moderate wheeling
So now the hypothetical question, If money were no object, what hardware would you run if you were replacing all steering components?
PSC vs AGR?
TRE's vs HEIM?
JCR vs IRO vs Currie?
Standard vs OTK?
Steering Fluid Cooler?
Mine is an '87 XJ Laredo w/ a 3" BDS lift on 31 x 9.5's. I am trying to balance efficiency and performance. Influenced more by jeepspeed that tuff trucks or crawlers. I had similar questions and have landed on the CURRECTLYNC® - TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ HEAVY DUTY TIE ROD SYSTEM and the JOHNNY JOINT® HEAVY DUTY ADJUSTABLE TRAC BAR FOR TJ/XJ/LJ/MJ JEEPSPEED APPLICATIONS W/ 1/2" HOUSING BOLT.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=1219
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...9.aspx?id=3488
Any advice, tips or trick on install? They seem to be direct bolt on upgrades, but as a bit of a noob I am hoping for some advice / reassurance that this is do-able as a weekend project that will not involve a tow to a mechanic on monday.
03-01-2014, 01:42 PM
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Mine is an '87 XJ Laredo w/ a 3" BDS lift on 31 x 9.5's. I am trying to balance efficiency and performance. Influenced more by jeepspeed that tuff trucks or crawlers. I had similar questions and have landed on the CURRECTLYNC® - TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ HEAVY DUTY TIE ROD SYSTEM and the JOHNNY JOINT® HEAVY DUTY ADJUSTABLE TRAC BAR FOR TJ/XJ/LJ/MJ JEEPSPEED APPLICATIONS W/ 1/2" HOUSING BOLT.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=1219
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...9.aspx?id=3488
Any advice, tips or trick on install? They seem to be direct bolt on upgrades, but as a bit of a noob I am hoping for some advice / reassurance that this is do-able as a weekend project that will not involve a tow to a mechanic on monday.
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=1219
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...9.aspx?id=3488
Any advice, tips or trick on install? They seem to be direct bolt on upgrades, but as a bit of a noob I am hoping for some advice / reassurance that this is do-able as a weekend project that will not involve a tow to a mechanic on monday.
03-01-2014, 03:22 PM
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SO, I am running 33's with 6.5" lift and my steering fluid is boiling over after long trips on the highway, Not much but it is coming out of the cap. I purchased a P/S fluid cooler to install and wondered if anyone has upgraded/modified their own stock pump for more flow or if it is just better to by a PSC or similiar?
All help/advice is appreciated!!
All help/advice is appreciated!!
03-13-2014, 05:42 PM
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I bought the IRO bolt in kit and I haven't had any issues, steering is nice and tight and when you go to adjust toe all you have to do is unbolt the driver's side and make your adjustments. The drag link adjustment is beef and I have no worries about it ever breaking or bending. The drag link has the same style bends as the Rock Krawler setup to provide additional clearance for thicker covers. Overall I'm super satisfied with the kit and would highly recommend it regardless of what tire you are running.
03-13-2014, 09:18 PM
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I read that the Currie steering was not for anything over 4.5 inches of lift, leaving those of us higher than that wondering what to do?
03-13-2014, 09:29 PM
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The Currie kit is a breeze to install. Alignment is also a breeze. I have not had a problem with it on 6.5" of lift but we have had feet of snow on the ground since I put It on and haven't really had a chance to died it out. Handles great on the road. Much better than my old Rusty's setup. I don't foresee any problems with it looking at it but we will see when it warms up.
Crossover steering is probably your best bet. The Currie one is super stout though.
Crossover steering is probably your best bet. The Currie one is super stout though.
03-13-2014, 09:41 PM
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I bought the IRO bolt in kit and I haven't had any issues, steering is nice and tight and when you go to adjust toe all you have to do is unbolt the driver's side and make your adjustments. The drag link adjustment is beef and I have no worries about it ever breaking or bending. The drag link has the same style bends as the Rock Krawler setup to provide additional clearance for thicker covers. Overall I'm super satisfied with the kit and would highly recommend it regardless of what tire you are running.
Same here. I love mine. There may be better options it you can weld. But for an almost bolt on kit, it is great.
03-13-2014, 09:45 PM
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