Jonny878 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I am revisting this discussion. I ordered what someone recommended for a Durango power Steering box off ebay, and received the wrong part. People on the forums are quick to estimate what years are actually interchangeable. I am hoping to put here the exact years/models will work our MJs in regard to power steering boxes. Hopefully a one stop parts information search in regard to this issue. Please add to the discussion with verifiable or experienced information. The facts I have read are: What year, make, models, possible part #??? "GM boxes are pretty widely interchangeable, whether they used three or four bolts to mount. The fourth bolt can be ignored in an MJ/XJ, and I think the other three are in the same positions." The Durango viewed later in this thread was a GM bearing part # 26055055 GM-SM 2 This is confirmed "Got a new (to me) ZJ steering box installed today from a 95 Grand. All the 92-1/2 to 98 ZJs boxes had a quicker steering ratio than our XJ/MJ boxes (12.7:1 vs. 14.1:1)." This is confirmed Durango (other possible years?) 99 V8 4X4 (must have this criteria) Unconfirmed Grand Wagoneer or Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneer 4 bolt holes Wagoneer 3 bolt holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Read this - it'll help, but not on the Durango box. Plenty of info on that swap on NAXJA. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref29.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have a reman Durango box in my MJ. It's from a 99 V8 4X4. It has to meet each of the three criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny878 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I found this interesting. I just got my Durango power steering box and had it cleaned. After it was cleaned it was stamped with GM's info. I had heard Dodge will and does buy parts from other manufacturers...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Many many Chryco vehicles use GM's Saginaw steering gear, including our jeeps, so I don't know what you are asking. Maybe this will help: http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6912 I considered the Durango box as a replacement, but the more I researched it, the more problems I saw, and it wasn't worth the effort for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The Durango box is possible worth pursuing if you plan to do a lot of heavy rock crawling. For most uses, even moderate 4x4 on a frequent basis, the standard Jeep box with 14:1 ratio is more than adequate. Personally, I spend more than 90 percent of my time on pavement, and a large percentage of that on highways, so I am more interested in getting the best control on the highway. The ZJ box with the 12.7:1 ratio is the preferred solution for that. Either that or buy a 12:1 box from Borgeson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The Durango box is possible worth pursuing if you plan to do a lot of heavy rock crawling. For most uses, even moderate 4x4 on a frequent basis, the standard Jeep box with 14:1 ratio is more than adequate. Personally, I spend more than 90 percent of my time on pavement, and a large percentage of that on highways, so I am more interested in getting the best control on the highway. The ZJ box with the 12.7:1 ratio is the preferred solution for that. Either that or buy a 12:1 box from Borgeson. thanks, i was sitting here :nuts: wondering why you would want a different steering box cause i've never heard of issues from our factory ones, good info, makes sense now why you'd want a different one. :waving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funny. My contact at PSC mentioned just yesterday to get a durango box from 91-99. :huh???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funny. My contact at PSC mentioned just yesterday to get a durango box from 91-99. :huh???: Well, suggest you get it then. Let us know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funny. My contact at PSC mentioned just yesterday to get a durango box from 91-99. :huh???: Well, suggest you get it then. Let us know how it works out. I am tempted to run another full hydro and trash the damn box ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny878 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hornbrod and Eagle, thanks for the additional information. I began my swap and wanted to retain the Durango pitman arm, but unfortunately it has a different configuration where it meets the drag link. Has anyone used or know if the Durango drag link can be used on our trucks or is there an inexpensive drag link adapter of some type that can be used to accommodate the Durango pitman arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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