Wounded_Fighter Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Why would you want 1-ton steering on a 2WD MJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 tis a good question. what are the overall plans for the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wounded_Fighter Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 ahhhh, that makes tons more sense (pun intended) how much lift? what size tire are you aiming for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcomanche Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wounded_Fighter Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wounded_Fighter Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 12:36 PM, Pete M said: Thats sexy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 hell yeah it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now