Smokeyyank

V8 ZJ tie rod as suggested is a great, easy upgrade or any solid tie rod. The stocker is as useful as a wiffle ball bat. Other than that Moog for the rest. They make decent stuff and have a fair warranty. don't bother with 1 ton stuff. If you really want to fix the geometry and improve everything go with a WJ swap. Not cheap but really a great upgrade. Better brakes better geometry. General idea of parts involed and some cost. http://www.stinkyfab.com/sfr-high-roller-wj-steering-brake-kit-xj-mj/

Right on, will be interested to hear how you like it once its good to go.

Similar to this. Just angled to fix the geometry. Thats the ironman4x4fab kit. I like their bellyskid but would dred having to drop it to service the tranny.

Is the upper link offset? Also just wondering why you went with dirtbound? Just curious, really had no idea about their kit. When I get to lifting the mine probably going Stinkyfab but curious about others.

It can buts its a PITA. The metal is thin and sucks to reweld. You can't really spot weld it back. The only way will have to tack, grind, repeat and finish. Just wondering why don't you want to cut and fold?

When I replaced mine I just measured of the old one, but that was without adding a lift. I would venture to guess where ever it lines up for the pitman arm to still be in the "normal" location. The only other thing I can think, and its a shot in the dark, of being the issue is something measurement wise with the arms/cross member is off. You mounted to upper link of the diff side correct? Naturally it would put more pressure over to the passenger side but shouldn't create a major bind. I'm trying to remember off the top of my head how many degrees of separation you need between the links. I believe its 5-10 but can't find my notes on it. I would just check you're somewhere in that ballpark and make sure nothing has been fully torqued down before everything is on.

Does it have any movement in the drag link when you recenter it? I don't think it would be that but it probably has some tension on it. Another random thought is there possibly a link or something new that got bent?

What track bar are you running? Did you adjust/need to adjust the drag link for the additional inch of lift? That little adjuster sleeve thingy. You're right that seems like too much bind. It might be that the extra inch and not adjusting for it is making things difficult.

9k is too much for what that is. I'd keep looking and you honestly might have to go outside statelines to find something. I was lucky enough to pick mine up from a fellow member. Really that would be the best option but not a lot of of members are selling off their rides.

Really! Didn't know that.....

Here's mine stock height before and after ACOS to adjust the front. Its on 29ish tires.

If you want easy and durable I would just go with http://www.monstaliner.com/ or this if you'd prefer a smoother texture https://www.durabakcompany.com/product/durabak-bed-liner-gallon-smooth/ All you'd need to spray is the bed liner gun. Super easy and is a little more forgiving than traditional paint. I'm hoping next summer I can paint my MJ. I'm considering single stage paint. Obviously will have to go through full prep but will be a solid paint job. https://www.eastwood.com/paints/automotive-finishes/colors/single-stage-urethane.html

I would check ebay when they offer X% off 1 item. I've used it a few times to pick up gears, a winch and other parts. I know summit is on there and should have a trutrac

So here's my thoughts. If your bed is decent honestly I wouldnt chop it up. Finding an unmolested bed is damn near impossible. If not or you DGAF the bushwakers will give you the closest fit. There is still a small gap but only if you look closely. Front doesn't matter same as an XJ.

Did it kill your approach angle? Out of curiosity did you run the sliders front and rear? Always interested to hear more abut the sliders...

T shirts and hoodies!

Look at the TOTM on Pirate for XJ leaf fronts. It's been done a lot of work for little gain though.

I bought my Grabbers through them on eBay. Saved me a good chunk of cash roughly $200. Part was I used their promo for $100 off $400. No issues took them to Costco to mount

Ugh, I wish. It would take someone with some programming skills to get it dialed in right. I know someone was able to swap in a AX15 behind one but the CEL is always on. At the point might as well get the XJ and be done. Stroke it. Swap in some WJ seats FTW!!

Wife has a KJ. I personally hate it. No power and just isn't comfortable. I did think about doing something with it to make it a little more offroad worthy but cost isn't worth it. Really I wish there was a WJ that had aw4 and the 4.0.....

Overland has the 4.7HO standard. So 265hp vs 235 of a standard 4.7 and also about 40 more ft/lbs. Also has quadratrek II with Varilock axle in the rear. Has a standard 1" lift with the upcountry package. Some extra skid plates and rock rails. Tranny on those are decent the 545rfe is pretty solid. Not AW4 solid but way better than the 42re on the 4.0, that is garbage. Yes I agree most of the drivetrain is less than ideally compared to its unibody brethren but dollar to dollar for what an XJ is vs the WJ its a tough sell. If emissions weren't an issue I'd agree about a swap. Diesel WJ would be sweet.

Exactly, looking for something sub $4k and I know XJ's are all over in that range WJ's are as well. Just trickier finding a Overland or limited 4.7HO.

More than likely either will retain stock gears. Which is also another reason I'm finding a WJ more attractive with a V8. If I was going to build something up I'd go XJ. This would be more of an Overland type rig. Not looking for anything really past 31's and 3" for lift. Just enough to get off the trail for camping and have some fun. We tent camp a lot so being able to have space for our gear is another thing. The XJ was fine before and if I had a rear tire carrier (as I had a spare 33" in the back taking up space) would probably suffice for now with my daughter.

Long story short, I want to get back into a Jeep to have something for camping and road trips. I just sold my BMW, not parting ways with the MJ, but kind of stuck with figuring out which direction to go. I'm debating on either a WJ or XJ. Right now I'm driving a loaner WJ from my dad it's the 4.0 and while I love the 4.0 thing has no power in the WJ. I will admit it's a lot more comfortable and spacious than my old XJ and a big reason I'm looking at one. I've done a decent amount of research on the WJ to know the common faults. I asked the NAXJA peeps and obviously they are impartial to XJ's. So what advice do MJ peeps have? Choice would either be a 98 or 99 XJ OR a WJ Overland or Limited with a 4.7HO. Thoughts?

Dropped in the new pressure bottle and Volvo cap this past weekend. So far everything has been holding steady and temps have been perfect. Quick question about burping the system. I read a few post to see what needed to happen since this is the first time I've had to deal with it. I raised the rear of the truck, filled the bottle up to the post in the there and run the engine with the heat on. It got up to temp I capped it and drove it around a bit. Re checked level was fine. Is there anything I missed or need to follow up on?