XJ "1-ton steering" upgrade
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XJ "1-ton steering" upgrade
recently bought a '89 XJ that someone had MADE!! 1-ton steering. so it eliminates the "Y" style drag link setup. after getting this jeep, I wanted to replace the steering with the OEM style. Upon removing the old and installing the new, I found that the pitman arm and knuckles were reamed for the bigger TREs.(tie rod end)
So the back yard steering actually had some good parts. The TREs are an aftermarket part, and the bars are homemade. (saving money i guess)
The moral of this post is that I am trying to find a company that makes this kit, and so far i have only found one. JCR offroad.
I am wanting to know if anyone knows about a different/better company.
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below is the link to the upgraded steering kit
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/STR/1TNST.html
So the back yard steering actually had some good parts. The TREs are an aftermarket part, and the bars are homemade. (saving money i guess)
The moral of this post is that I am trying to find a company that makes this kit, and so far i have only found one. JCR offroad.
I am wanting to know if anyone knows about a different/better company.
Fingers Crossed
below is the link to the upgraded steering kit
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/STR/1TNST.html
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Why a better company? From what I have heard, jcr is pretty good. Jcr, serious offroad and ruff stuff all sell kits that are pretty similar. What do you want to return to stock? What is wrong with the setup you are trying to take off?
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the set up on there is warn out and needing new Tie rods. and since this will be more daily then off-road, I figure just go back to stock design for handling. (if it is much of a difference)
and the only reason I ask about a different company is because i have never swapped to 1 ton before. so I have no knowledge of the products or companies. or specs at all really
and the only reason I ask about a different company is because i have never swapped to 1 ton before. so I have no knowledge of the products or companies. or specs at all really
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They are likely standard gm 1-ton tie rods. If it is lifted, it will probably handle better with the new setup over stock. You will probably need new knuckles and pitman arm.
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If it already has better steering, keep it that way. A better setup is a good idea though. Go Serious Offroad (seriousoffroadproducts.com).
Whatever you do, don't revert back to stock
Whatever you do, don't revert back to stock
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there is absolutely nothing different between JCR, ruffstuff, ballistic, whoever's 1 ton steering kits. ok, maybe tube size. they all use the same GM tie rod ends.
whats wrong with this steering that is making you remove it?
whats wrong with this steering that is making you remove it?
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My only issue was how warn out the tie rods are. And since I had all new stock steering in the garage I figured why not. But I did find all the parts I needed through auto zone. I gave them part numbers off of the tie rods and surprisingly they had them...
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The Ruffstuff is different where you need to measure, cut, and weld to fit. While this is not a bad thing it just might not be for everybody. JCR and Serious are already built to fit.
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so I'm guessing you've never driven a lifted jeep with y steering. Replace the tres and it'll be a million times better than stock.
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Why don't you just replace the Tie Rod Ends? Chances are they are Chevy 1 ton TREs. Pretty cheap and readily available, and a lot cheaper than buying a whole new steering.