Steering linkage.

[Wounded_Fighter]

In your opinion/experience what aftermarket 1 Ton kit, is best? Or why would you not take the ton kit?

 

Looking to replace my setup. The new(to me) front axle's steering components are tired out and frozen together. 

Haven't tried to take them out of the knuckles yet. Hopefully they come out from there...

[Eagle]

Why would you want 1-ton steering on a 2WD MJ?

 

[Pete M]

tis a good question.  what are the overall plans for the truck?   

[75sv1]

I have the Chevy 1-ton cross over steering kit on both of my XJs. Drives a lot nicer than stock. I do have IRO y-link or whatever. I bought it used. It is not installed. I think the PO had issues with it loosening up in the knuckles. For $150 and a days drive, I want to see what it will do. 

[Wounded_Fighter]

16 hours ago, Eagle said:

Why would you want 1-ton steering on a 2WD MJ?

 

While yes, stock she is a 2x4. I have a 4x front axle installed, just haven't got a trans/case pair to swap in yet.

[Pete M]

ahhhh, that makes tons more sense   (pun intended)

 

how much lift?  what size tire are you aiming for?

[drcomanche]

I use the jcr one ton kit and it's pretty solid. The only downside is that you can tell it's a lower quality as the rubber boots are molded into the ends, so they aren't removable. For my money, next time I'm just buying the moog parts. Roughly the same cost but you can replace the boots if they ever split and they seem to be more solid. There are a few othe companies out there that offer a kit, but they look to be about the same as jcr. Make sure they are the right fit for tie rod and usage though. Why go heavier if you don't need to?

[Wounded_Fighter]

6 hours ago, drcomanche said:

 Why go heavier if you don't need to?

Better safe than sorry.

I've found myself in strange situations. 

[Pete M]

steering linkages generally fail because people run into things and that little bar up front isn't going to stop a whole Jeep.  if the steering bends, then knuckles are saved from damage.  if the steering doesn't bend, well... something has to give.  

 

when I was researching my Uncles XJ build, I found a company that makes aluminum bars that can bend but snap back to position.  several more companies have stepped up since then.  here's an example of that: 

 

 

[Wounded_Fighter]

On 8/12/2020 at 12:36 PM, Pete M said:

 

 

 

Thats sexy...

[Pete M]

hell yeah it is