Pete M Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Anyone know if the factory draglink in a TJ is identical to the one in an MJ? I'm assuming the tierods are the same (anyone confirm?) but the length or bends in the draglink could be off due to possible different placements of the steering box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Pete, I have ZJ steering on my TJ. The ZJ steering also swaps to any XJ/MJ so I would say yes. If you want heavier upgraded steering for cheap go with the ZJ steering system. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 and I've got ZJ steering (tie rod) on my MJ...bolts in directly. Only difference is the ZJ rod has an adjusting sleeve at the TRE end, and the XJ/MJ doesn't. I just set the length to match the old rod and bolted it in. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 the ZJ tie rod is plenty strong. Stronger than a stock draglink anyway. my brothers OTK setup using a RHD draglink and a ZJ tie rod. Tie rod was fine, the draglink needed some work. and yes, we were using the winch and a snatch block to straighten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Because i'm a pic lady of the night: V8 ZJ steering :cheers: Comparison My old steering set up was not broken - I just felt the need to upgrade. Puny steering with 35's just stunk of disaster. Plus now I have a complete back up set for the trail. But honestly I know nothing about TJ steering and if it'll work or not. Sorry :thwak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 yup, works on my TJ, will do the same to my MJ :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogetemturbo Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 The TJ system is completely swappable with the MJ/XJ steering. I have the Currie HD TJ steering on my MJ. Fits perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have the Currie HD TJ steering on my MJ. The Currie setup works on the TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ as they all have the same part number (CE-9701). Why spend the $$ on the Currie setup when you can have a 1-ton crossover setup for $150 less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have the Currie HD TJ steering on my MJ. The Currie setup works on the TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ as they all have the same part number (CE-9701). Why spend the $$ on the Currie setup when you can have a 1-ton crossover setup for $150 less? why spent $249 on yours and keep it under the knuckle? sorry, but that just doesn't make sense to me. Sure it's a bolt in affair, but if I'm upgrading my steering it's going OTK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have the Currie HD TJ steering on my MJ. The Currie setup works on the TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ as they all have the same part number (CE-9701). Why spend the $$ on the Currie setup when you can have a 1-ton crossover setup for $150 less? why spent $249 on yours and keep it under the knuckle? sorry, but that just doesn't make sense to me. Sure it's a bolt in affair, but if I'm upgrading my steering it's going OTK. Going over the knuckle on the pass-side requires a new knuckle and/or a funky bracket that will most likely than be the week point. The TRE's won't fit without hitting the rim otherwise. Not a lot of people want to run a 17" rim to clear them, or a funky offset to eat up the bearings... You could run it's OTK on the drivers side, but than your tie-rod wouldn't be parallel (read bumpsteer). It's a cheaper than most setup that solves a lot of steering issues associated with going over 4.5" of lift. I never claimed it was the best kit available on the market. However it's 1/2 the price of a OTK setup, and a 100% bolt on setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I have the Currie HD TJ steering on my MJ. The Currie setup works on the TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ as they all have the same part number (CE-9701). Why spend the $$ on the Currie setup when you can have a 1-ton crossover setup for $150 less? why spent $249 on yours and keep it under the knuckle? sorry, but that just doesn't make sense to me. Sure it's a bolt in affair, but if I'm upgrading my steering it's going OTK. Going over the knuckle on the pass-side requires a new knuckle and/or a funky bracket that will most likely than be the week point. The TRE's won't fit without hitting the rim otherwise. Not a lot of people want to run a 17" rim to clear them, or a funky offset to eat up the bearings... You could run it's OTK on the drivers side, but than your tie-rod wouldn't be parallel (read bumpsteer). It's a cheaper than most setup that solves a lot of steering issues associated with going over 4.5" of lift. I never claimed it was the best kit available on the market. However it's 1/2 the price of a OTK setup, and a 100% bolt on setup. it looks beefy, and well done. I guess I'm just moving past bolt on stuff. I've made compromises previously because of my lack of understanding/fabrication skills. Now I just can't buy anything, I suppose it's an evolutionary thing. WHen you start to become unsatisfied with bolt ons you just start making your own junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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