Adjustable control arms and 35s

[Lee21490]

 

 

 

 

V8 wj has solid steering you can swap in for cheap

Should I just go to a junkyard and pull off the steering from a zj?

No. The only difference is a slightly stronger tie rod (and that's only on the V8 models). It really isn't much of an upgrade. I've seen them bend just as easy as stock XJ rods.

 

As was stated above, the entire stock XJ steering is weak when you go offroad. There are a bunch of companies who make nice 1 ton set-ups. They come with heavy duty TREs and heavy duty drag link and tie rod. You ream out your knuckles and bolt up the new stuff. It's pretty simple, a whole lot stronger, and only costs a couple hundred bucks.

He mostly drives on the road, with very little actual offroading. The v8 tie rod is a hell of a lot stronger than the stock xj/mj setup.

 

 

 

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

 

This is the OTK 1ton steering i got, If you want i can run over & show you it in person.

It's fine I've seen it before. I don't have the money for it right now but maybe for Christmas present I'll ask

 

 

I still say the v8 tie rod will work just fine for you though.

 

I had it before i went OTK & It survived some pretty big hits.

[MrSimon]

 

 

 

V8 wj has solid steering you can swap in for cheap

Should I just go to a junkyard and pull off the steering from a zj?

 

No.  The only difference is a slightly stronger tie rod (and that's only on the V8 models).  It really isn't much of an upgrade. I've seen them bend just as easy as stock XJ rods.

 

As was stated above, the entire stock XJ steering is weak when you go offroad.  There are a bunch of companies who make nice 1 ton set-ups.  They come with heavy duty TREs and heavy duty drag link and tie rod.  You ream out your knuckles and bolt up the new stuff.  It's pretty simple, a whole lot stronger, and only costs a couple hundred bucks.

 

 

He mostly drives on the road, with very little actual offroading. The v8 tie rod is a hell of a lot stronger than the stock xj/mj setup.

 

 

 

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

 

This is the OTK 1ton steering i got, If you want i can run over & show you it in person.

 

 

Yeah, if he stays on the road, it will be fine.  But why is he swapping in an 8.8, doing SOA, and considering 35s just to stay on the road  :brows:

[Zebvance]

 

 

 

 

V8 wj has solid steering you can swap in for cheap

Should I just go to a junkyard and pull off the steering from a zj?

 

No.  The only difference is a slightly stronger tie rod (and that's only on the V8 models).  It really isn't much of an upgrade. I've seen them bend just as easy as stock XJ rods.

 

As was stated above, the entire stock XJ steering is weak when you go offroad.  There are a bunch of companies who make nice 1 ton set-ups.  They come with heavy duty TREs and heavy duty drag link and tie rod.  You ream out your knuckles and bolt up the new stuff.  It's pretty simple, a whole lot stronger, and only costs a couple hundred bucks.

 

 

He mostly drives on the road, with very little actual offroading. The v8 tie rod is a hell of a lot stronger than the stock xj/mj setup.

 

 

 

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

 

This is the OTK 1ton steering i got, If you want i can run over & show you it in person.

 

 

Yeah, if he stays on the road, it will be fine.  But why is he swapping in an 8.8, doing SOA, and considering 35s just to stay on the road  :brows:

 

 

 

 

Cause why not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do people build up mustangs and camaros and never go to the drag strip?

[MancheKid86]

ive ran 35's on 3.55 gearing,

it got great fuel economy but any off roading was in low gear

 

i never really broke any thing with a dana 30 for that setup

 

upgrade to the grand cherokee tie rod, or else its going to fold like a taco

[MrSimon]

 

 

 

 

 

V8 wj has solid steering you can swap in for cheap

Should I just go to a junkyard and pull off the steering from a zj?

 

No.  The only difference is a slightly stronger tie rod (and that's only on the V8 models).  It really isn't much of an upgrade. I've seen them bend just as easy as stock XJ rods.

 

As was stated above, the entire stock XJ steering is weak when you go offroad.  There are a bunch of companies who make nice 1 ton set-ups.  They come with heavy duty TREs and heavy duty drag link and tie rod.  You ream out your knuckles and bolt up the new stuff.  It's pretty simple, a whole lot stronger, and only costs a couple hundred bucks.

 

 

He mostly drives on the road, with very little actual offroading. The v8 tie rod is a hell of a lot stronger than the stock xj/mj setup.

 

 

 

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

 

This is the OTK 1ton steering i got, If you want i can run over & show you it in person.

 

 

Yeah, if he stays on the road, it will be fine.  But why is he swapping in an 8.8, doing SOA, and considering 35s just to stay on the road  :brows:

 

 

 

 

Cause why not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do people build up mustangs and camaros and never go to the drag strip?

 

 

Um, when is the last time you saw a hopped up mustang or camaro out wheeling on the trails.  That's the equivalent of putting an MJ on 35s and staying on the street.  

 

Hey, don't get me wrong .... I'm all for doing whatever you think is cool to your vehicle .... better to be working in the garage than sitting around watching TV, regardless of what you're building.

 

I just don't understand putting all that time, work, and money into lifting a truck if you are going to stay on the street.  It will actually perform WORSE on the street ... ride worse, handle worse, get worse mileage, tow worse, and be much more prone to breaking.  It just seems silly to me.  Especially if you are already on a tight budget.

[Jackrabbit41]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V8 wj has solid steering you can swap in for cheap

Should I just go to a junkyard and pull off the steering from a zj?

No. The only difference is a slightly stronger tie rod (and that's only on the V8 models). It really isn't much of an upgrade. I've seen them bend just as easy as stock XJ rods.

 

As was stated above, the entire stock XJ steering is weak when you go offroad. There are a bunch of companies who make nice 1 ton set-ups. They come with heavy duty TREs and heavy duty drag link and tie rod. You ream out your knuckles and bolt up the new stuff. It's pretty simple, a whole lot stronger, and only costs a couple hundred bucks.

He mostly drives on the road, with very little actual offroading. The v8 tie rod is a hell of a lot stronger than the stock xj/mj setup.

 

 

 

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/11060.html

 

This is the OTK 1ton steering i got, If you want i can run over & show you it in person.

Yeah, if he stays on the road, it will be fine. But why is he swapping in an 8.8, doing SOA, and considering 35s just to stay on the road :brows:

 

 

Cause why not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why do people build up mustangs and camaros and never go to the drag strip?

Um, when is the last time you saw a hopped up mustang or camaro out wheeling on the trails. That's the equivalent of putting an MJ on 35s and staying on the street.

 

Hey, don't get me wrong .... I'm all for doing whatever you think is cool to your vehicle .... better to be working in the garage than sitting around watching TV, regardless of what you're building.

 

I just don't understand putting all that time, work, and money into lifting a truck if you are going to stay on the street. It will actually perform WORSE on the street ... ride worse, handle worse, get worse mileage, tow worse, and be much more prone to breaking. It just seems silly to me. Especially if you are already on a tight budget.

I don't wheel very McIntyre becuase I want my truck to stay nice, but after I do this lift and buil a new rear bumper I'm planning on taking this thing out a lot more then I do now. I just haven't been able to do any offroad for the past couple months becuase I don't have my 4wd hooked up beau se my linkage is all messed up. After I swapped in my ax15 I haven't had 4wd but bopefully I'll have it back soon

[shelbyluvv]

 

 

I just don't understand putting all that time, work, and money into lifting a truck if you are going to stay on the street.  It will actually perform WORSE on the street ... ride worse, handle worse, get worse mileage, tow worse, and be much more prone to breaking.  It just seems silly to me.  Especially if you are already on a tight budget.

 

 

I put a V8 in my 86, lifted it 6.5", put 4:56 gears in the axles and guess what?

 

It will never leave the pavement. It is my street queen. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it wrong. If and when I get my 2WD, QCLB, CTD I am going to dump that b*@$£ on the frame. It is my money, my time and my trucks.

[MrSimon]

 

 

 

I just don't understand putting all that time, work, and money into lifting a truck if you are going to stay on the street.  It will actually perform WORSE on the street ... ride worse, handle worse, get worse mileage, tow worse, and be much more prone to breaking.  It just seems silly to me.  Especially if you are already on a tight budget.

 

 

I put a V8 in my 86, lifted it 6.5", put 4:56 gears in the axles and guess what?

 

It will never leave the pavement. It is my street queen. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it wrong. If and when I get my 2WD, QCLB, CTD I am going to dump that b*@$£ on the frame. It is my money, my time and my trucks.

 

How about the sentence ABOVE the one you quoted where I said, "Hey, don't get me wrong .... I'm all for doing whatever you think is cool to your vehicle .... better to be working in the garage than sitting around watching TV, regardless of what you're building."

 

I never said it was wrong .... just that I don't understand it.

[shelbyluvv]

You're right. I just got done arguing with a kid about buying bumpers, winch, light bar and other pretty parts. All this after I told him gears and SYE should be a priority. Then he wonders why my MJ pulls away from him on the highway.

 

Function over form. I like a nice street queen as much as I like a trail rig. My apologies Mr. Simon.

[Pete M]

I wish I had a street queen version of my 88.  something I could actually touch and drive every day.  things that go offroad tend to fall down that slippery slope of unreliability and damage. :(  offroading is hard on rigs. 

[MrSimon]

You're right. I just got done arguing with a kid about buying bumpers, winch, light bar and other pretty parts. All this after I told him gears and SYE should be a priority. Then he wonders why my MJ pulls away from him on the highway.

 

Function over form. I like a nice street queen as much as I like a trail rig. My apologies Mr. Simon.

LoL, it'a all good.  I'm pretty sure we're on the same side of this one for sure!

 

It's funny ... I was thinking about this thread while fiddling with the MJ this weekend ... and I was dreaming how awesome it would be to drop a 5.3 in, lift it a couple inches, put a huge rear end in it ..... for the sole purpose of doing sweet daddy burnouts!!!!!!

[MJam86]

 

You're right. I just got done arguing with a kid about buying bumpers, winch, light bar and other pretty parts. All this after I told him gears and SYE should be a priority. Then he wonders why my MJ pulls away from him on the highway.

 

Function over form. I like a nice street queen as much as I like a trail rig. My apologies Mr. Simon.

LoL, it'a all good. I'm pretty sure we're on the same side of this one for sure!

 

It's funny ... I was thinking about this thread while fiddling with the MJ this weekend ... and I was dreaming how awesome it would be to drop a 5.3 in, lift it a couple inches, put a huge rear end in it ..... for the sole purpose of doing sweet daddy burnouts!!!!!!

I looked into the 5.3 swap for my 88, didnt look too fun, stroker seems like a better choice to be honest. And costs less!

[89eliminator]

I wish I had a street queen version of my 88.  something I could actually touch and drive every day.  things that go offroad tend to fall down that slippery slope of unreliability and damage. :(  offroading is hard on rigs. 

 

psh.  i street drive mine every chance i get.