Durango box in my Comanche

[Jackrabbit41]

Wanting to do the Durango steering box upgrade. My stock box is giving out here after 250,000 miles. What year Durango box should I go buy, I want new, and what else will I need? Thanks y’all. Haven’t posted on here in forever! 

[Pete M]

I think it's 98 or 99 4x4 without the snowplow option.  There are other boxes you could use too.

[Jackrabbit41]

8 minutes ago, Pete M said:

I think it's 98 or 99 4x4 without the snowplow option.  There are other boxes you could use too.

So does it bolt straight in?

[PIKE]

I don't know anything about this steering box but would consider it if i need one.

 

https://catalog.larescorp.com/part/11182/Jeep/Comanche/1989/330/6Cyl 4%26%2346%3B0L L

 

I have there power steering pump in my 97 zj and am very pleased with it.

[Eagle]

32 minutes ago, PIKE said:

I don't know anything about this steering box but would consider it if i need one.

 

https://catalog.larescorp.com/part/11182/Jeep/Comanche/1989/330/6Cyl 4%26%2346%3B0L L

 

I have there power steering pump in my 97 zj and am very pleased with it.

 

12.7:1 ratio is faster than stock for the XJ/MJ, which use a 14:1 ratio. 12.7 is an improvement for street driving on standard-ish size tires, but for oversized, off-road tires the 14:1 is a better choice and is available from other vendors.

[PIKE]

36 minutes ago, Eagle said:

 

12.7:1 ratio is faster than stock for the XJ/MJ, which use a 14:1 ratio. 12.7 is an improvement for street driving on standard-ish size tires, but for oversized, off-road tires the 14:1 is a better choice and is available from other vendors.

 What is the ratio of the Grand Cherokee ZJ box that i have read is quicker steering and considered an upgrade?

 

Also the Lares web site shows that there box is also available with a 10.1 ratio.

[HOrnbrod]

36 minutes ago, PIKE said:

 What is the ratio of the Grand Cherokee ZJ box that i have read is quicker steering and considered an upgrade?

 

12.7:1 and is found on 93-98 ZJs.

[Eagle]

4 hours ago, PIKE said:

 What is the ratio of the Grand Cherokee ZJ box that i have read is quicker steering and considered an upgrade?

 

Also the Lares web site shows that there box is also available with a 10.1 ratio.

 

12.7:1 for the Grand Cherokee box. It's considered an upgrade for street driving on stock tires because it gives you slightly quicker, more responsive steering. It isn't an upgrade in strength, only in driveability. Using a quick-ratio box with larger tires puts more stress on the internal parts of the steering box and is not recommended for off-road use. In fact, in the early years of the XJ the optional off-road suspension came with a slower ration steering box. (18:1 is what I remember, but I'm not sure of that.)

[Smokeyyank]

I used a durango box and WJ pump on my XJ. Worked great. It's kind of a bolt in but you need to make sure you reinforce the steering area. It ripped my unibody apart on my XJ. Made turning effort A LOT easier though. I went through Rockauto and picked up mine from Lares. Easy upgrade well worth it IMHO. 

[boxyjeep]

I just installed the ZJ steering box.  Works great.

[cruiser54]

I have the ZJ box on mine with 32" tires. Works fine. Kinda sporty feeling and no issues with the big tires. 

[Eagle]

I put a 12.7:1 box in the 2001 XJ (which I have since sold). The only time I was aware of the difference from the original 14:1 box was in full-lock turns at low speed, such as when parking. It has about a quarter revolution less turn of the steering wheel to full lock. I didn't feel any difference when on the road. When I hit the lottery, I'm going to go for a 10:1 box.