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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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Ok so im sick of ball joints going every other day, along with all the tie rods, also think my gear box is weak/worn/sloppy. I play around in the snow and have like a snowballs worth of snow on my rims and going down the road as soon as i hit 40 i get more shakes rattles.. what upgraded steering/suspension parts can i go with? I have a crossreference at work so if you know anything from a diff vehicle that is stronger throw it at me.. I just wanna be done with the front end..

Do i wanna go with like a durango box and some upgraded tie rods?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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1 ton steering set up.
Durango Box or new XJ box with less miles

as far as ball joints. spend the money on the PRO grade not SERVICE grade. more money but ALOT better. Specially the napa ones.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
1 ton steering set up.
Durango Box or new XJ box with less miles

as far as ball joints. spend the money on the PRO grade not SERVICE grade. more money but ALOT better. Specially the napa ones.
do u have a good site for the one ton steering? is this something i can get from jcr which is like 5 miles away and how about the xj box because mine from like 11oclock to 1oclock i have just loosey goosey steering wheel. and when i turn the tires the PS Box sounds like a dying cat screaming. Will Lucas additive help at all?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=S6

sounds like it is time for a new box or pump. check your fluid level. bleed the system after new fluid
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...tegory_Code=S6

sounds like it is time for a new box or pump. check your fluid level. bleed the system after new fluid
sounds pretty deep.. to bad i dont have a reamer welder or any of that..
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shadowlm15
sounds pretty deep.. to bad i dont have a reamer welder or any of that..
Well, they are local to you. They can do the work for you..
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 03:24 AM
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Durango box is a nice upgrade
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by OD92XJ
Durango box is a nice upgrade

whats compatible with my 97xj?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:16 AM
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This link my help you http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=93771
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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How bout the ball joints from rustys? There a little pricey but look a lot tougher
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