So after checking all components (Drag link, bushings, etc.) upgrading the draglink to a V8 GC and tightening the Sterring box adjustment screw several times, the sterring on my XJ is still very loose.

I'm going do the V8 Steering Box upgrade, but need your thoughts on steering box braces. Here are my 3 choices:

1) JCR Box Spacer: http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/mercha...uct_Code=STSPC

2) C-Rock Complete Brace: http://www.c-rok.com/sb.html

3) Rusty's Steering Box Frame Brace: http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...egory_Code=ste



Does anyone have experience with any of these? Is it just worth going with the JCR Option and adding the additional Steering box rod brace at another time. I mean this one: http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...egory_Code=ste

Thanks in advance!

 

I installed the JCR box spacer and the rusty's steering box brace after i broke the old spacer while putting on a bumper. The difference in steering offroad was incredible! It stiffened the steering up nicely and gives you piece of mind that the steering box wont be falling off on the trail. You could build both of these parts if you know someone with a who works anyplace with a machine shop.

 

Thanks! Are you running the OEM Cherokee Steering Box?

 

i have this and love it...idk see y it wasnt one of your chooses...http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/mercha...oduct_Code=UNF

 

Hmm.... I totally missed that option. What did you have to remove in order to install the entire kit?

 

steering box, bumper, sway bar

 

Hey, I read somewhere that one of the bolt holes is not aligned properly on these, did you have any prob`s with the install?

 

If you have access to a welder I would recommend the jks sbs

http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...Steering_Brake

 

i had no problem at all i was really surprised i figured that id have to drill out some of the holes but i didnt

 

Those only on the out side of both sides of the fram?

 

Yes but im only running 31x10.50's and im a big fan of flushing the power steering box.

 

Gotcha. I plan to run 33s in the near future, so I guess i'll stick with the Durango Box. Thanks.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually ordered this, but didn't realize that I still need to order the inner steering box brace as well.


I have aftermarket tow hooks with a bracket that bolts to the outer frame rail. Does anyone know if this JCR Frame Bracket will work with brackets for tow hooks?

Thanks.

 

Did you ever brace it?

 

i need to get a new spacer too. broke one of mine when i was pulling out the bolts to install my new bumper so its time to upgrade. should i look into a brace as well? running 32s on a stock box and gears.