Jrwhite3230 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I have a 1989 jeep comanche 2 wheel drive and I'm neeeding to replace my steering gear box anyone have an idea of the best place to purchase one ? my truck is a standard 5 speed 4.0 six
eaglescout526 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 Depending on what you’re gonna do like 4 wheeling you’ll want to stick with an XJ box. You can have it rebuilt rather than buy new but that’s up to you. Now if it’s street driving you can upgrade to a ZJ steering box and have a better turn ratio.
MiNi Beast Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 go get a box from auto zone bolt on keep driving. replace lines same time if never serviced. enjoy.
AZJeff Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 17 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: go get a box from auto zone bolt on keep driving. replace lines same time if never serviced. enjoy. I disagree with the suggestion to use one from Autozone. I wound up replacing my remanufactured steering box in my F150 from Autozone THREE times. in the course of 20,000 miles. I suggest gettting one from someone like Rock Auto, rather than the stuff like "Duralast" brand featured at Autozone.
WahooSteeler Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 Lares #1353 .......... remanned box by Lares for @$90 after core return. Lares has a good rep from all that I've read, and agree with AZJeff that the big box store units or poorly rebuilt based on countless threads I've read on all the various Jeep forums. Often will come with a "lifetime warranty", but how often do you want to have to change one out?? If you are willing/able to spend a good bit more, a new box from Lares or Redhead is a pretty good bet. But if you're just street driving and not planning to lift and go super big on tires, a good remanned unit should be just fine IMO.
WahooSteeler Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: your both wrong. go to the zone and save.
Smokeyyank Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 +1 on Lares. I ran a WJ pump and Durango box on my old XJ never had any problems. Standard XJ/MJ box will work just fine.
70barracuda Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 I got a red head steering box on my xj and mj. Pretty expensive when compared to autozone/rockauto prices but wayyyyyy better. My buddy went through 4 boxes from various retail stores before finding a decent one. Problem is I don't think they actually rebuild them. Just a reseal and paint dip. Redhead actually rebuilds with custom bearings matched to the case and fine tunes each box.
89 MJ Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 What are you going to use the truck for? This information can help us inform you. If you want a performance truck, get a ZJ steering box, otherwise, just get a Lares or Red Head box.
cruiser54 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 Gee, all those guys out there wheeling their Grand Cherokees with the stock steering box.......how do they do it? Who here has converted from XJ to ZJ box and speaks from hands-on experience? Besides me.
MiNi Beast Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 i have always ran stock box even on 40s. only issues i everhad was the frame mount itself. so more important to upgrade to some reinforcements for the steering box. often why the rather upgrade from a 3 bolt box to a 4 bolt mounting boxes.
Submariner Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Go to the local pick and pull, get one from a cherokee and save you some money. but the guy above me is right if you are doing some real wheeling (rocks) then beef up the frame.
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 9:30 PM, cruiser54 said: Gee, all those guys out there wheeling their Grand Cherokees with the stock steering box.......how do they do it? Who here has converted from XJ to ZJ box and speaks from hands-on experience? Besides me. Cruiser your voice has never failed me ill say that !! no punn intended to the experience out there I'm sure they are all tried and true ! but who will i end up listening to well cruiser54 On 1/23/2021 at 9:30 PM, cruiser54 said: Gee, all those guys out there wheeling their Grand Cherokees with the stock steering box.......how do they do it? Who here has converted from XJ to ZJ box and speaks from hands-on experience? Besides me.
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 5:27 PM, eaglescout526 said: Depending on what you’re gonna do like 4 wheeling you’ll want to stick with an XJ box. You can have it rebuilt rather than buy new but that’s up to you. Now if it’s street driving you can upgrade to a ZJ steering box and have a better turn ratio. just a good stock gear box not planning on off road but at times i do end up in tghe woods ive never been stuck and its 2 wheel drive ! but i do not want to replace this again ! the one i have has lasted way over than i expected ive replaced the engine twice and going on a third time so its done its job but needs replacing
eaglescout526 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 ZJ box isn’t a bad choice. Cruiser might be right as I swear the ZJ box was better for street driving but i don't know now lol. I run the ZJ box and I like it. Much much better than before. I wonder if my steering shaft has some slop in it now.
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 where could i purchase the zj box ? and yeah I'm realy trying to keep as close to original as possible ! it always turned on a dime ! and it lasted since 1989 thats a long time ! but not wanting to go broke too at same time I'm for quality and ill pay for it ! thanks eaglescout for your reply ! P.s whats a good place to purchase thats reasonable on price Thanks
eaglescout526 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Junkyards if you want genuine OEM. They aren’t bad if you know one that sells stuff cheap and can get it rebuilt locally. That’s actually what I did. There might be one or two more left at the junkyard where I got mine. I’ll have to go down there and look.
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Junkyards if you want genuine OEM. They aren’t bad if you know one that sells stuff cheap and can get it rebuilt locally. That’s actually what I did. There might be one or two more left at the junkyard where I got mine. I’ll have to go down there and look. I'm in st.pete not sure whats here or available I'm new to the area but i could make a run back to tampa and hit LKQ or zephryhills there a good salvage there !! but its a trip for me apreaciate your help
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 2:47 AM, MiNi Beast said: i have always ran stock box even on 40s. only issues i everhad was the frame mount itself. so more important to upgrade to some reinforcements for the steering box. often why the rather upgrade from a 3 bolt box to a 4 bolt mounting boxes. great advice ! But I'm just keeping it as original as possible i realy do want to upgrade the truck to 4 wheel drive and thats been a dream and a passion to accomplish that but given my circumstances i can't afford to do that I'm having a hard enough time keeping the truck together but just want to keep it stock ! its 2wheel drive commanche pioneer i had it from factory ! thanks my friend !!
MiNi Beast Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 so just go buy a reman box for maybe $100 at auto parts store. carry on
Mel Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 Having owned and wheeled several ZJs and still have one with 35s I've never had a problem with the steering box.... It turns way easier than my MJ with 31s So I have to ask is the ZJ steering box a direct bolt in on the MJ? I might want to do this if it gives you better steering.
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