Mel Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, cruiser54 said: Absolute bolt in. Awesome thank you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 7:39 AM, Mel said: 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. Bolt-in. The box is exactly the same, the only difference is the MJ box has a 14:1 ratio and the ZJ box has a 12.7:1 ratio. I swapped a ZJ box into a 2001 XJ that needed a box. On the road (on 235/75-15 tires) it drove exactly the same as my 2000 XJ. In parking maneuvers, the ZJ box is 3 turns lock-to-lock and the XJ/MJ box is 3-1/2 turns lock-to-lock. I don't regard it as an improvement or an "upgrade," but it is a viable swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 7:34 PM, MiNi Beast said: your both wrong. go to the zone and save. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 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 i have been away for long time but ive read every post youve put out and i feel as if i know you ! and I do but behind the lines i side with you !! But as far as the gear box i only have 2 wheel drive and as long as its cjeap enough and works as long as this original did I'm ok with it ! I do do 4 wheeling in a 2 wheel drive comanche because its a comanche its possible halol thanks cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrwhite3230 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 8:37 AM, cruiser54 said: Absolute bolt in. where do i purchase a Zj box and is it the three bolt setup will it fit ??also Price how much you think it would cost me roughly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 50 minutes ago, jrwhite3230 said: where do i purchase a Zj box and is it the three bolt setup will it fit ??also Price how much you think it would cost me roughly ? Did you read the previous posts? The ZJ box is exactly the same box as the XJ/MJ box. The only difference is the ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 My understanding is that it is also boosted less, so it significantly improves road/steering feel. The physical box is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 agreed^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 hours ago, BeatCJ said: My understanding is that it is also boosted less, so it significantly improves road/steering feel. The physical box is the same. The late model XJ boxes are also much better for road feel than the early ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Now that you mention it, I agree. I bought a '96 for the son about 8 years ago, and it did feel better than the rest I have driven. Only HO, and the newest I have driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrwhite3230 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 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. Well said cruiser no punn intended towards these other guys on experience but Seems there is no finality and no middle ground and the question doesnt get answered ! But also I'm just looking for the best quality gear box for my comanche basic Oem as close to manufacturer quality as possible meaning quality seals bearings ect !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrwhite3230 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 11:01 AM, 89 MJ said: 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. standard basic stock truck 2wdrv 4.0 6cyl just looking to stay with the oem as possible not wanting to have to replace ever again I'm 60 yrs old purchased this truck in 1989 ill die owning this truck ! But it will live beyond my time !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Geez, the ZJ is not a whole lot different than stock!!!!! If a guy didn't know there was a ZJ box in an MJ, likely wouldn't tell the difference...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 9:55 PM, jrwhite3230 said: Well said cruiser no punn intended towards these other guys on experience but Seems there is no finality and no middle ground and the question doesnt get answered ! But also I'm just looking for the best quality gear box for my comanche basic Oem as close to manufacturer quality as possible meaning quality seals bearings ect !! If you want quality, skip right over the parts house remanufactured boxes and go to Borgeson Steering. But -- be sure your checkbook is primed. http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.php?productid=1792&cat=0&featured=Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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