Steering gears

[jeeptec1]

Does anyone know if a steering gear from a 97 XJ fit an 88 MJ?

 

 

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[Smokeyyank]

Don't see why it wouldn't. 

[75sv1]

I looked on Car Parts Inc., It separated them about '87-95.  Never know why. I looked at Rock Auto. Showed 84-2001 as the same. So, I'd say it would fit.

[cruiser54]

It works. You can even go up through 98 Grand Cherokee. Maybe further. 

[dasbulliwagen]

I have one from a 93-98 Grand Cherokee in mine. It has a faster turning ratio than the stock MJ/XJ. The stock had around 3.5 turns lock to lock, the ZJ one I got has 2.5 turns lock to lock. And both of these are far better than the non power steering box that came original on my truck. I'm sure someone will chime in, but certain years of Dodge Durango will bolt on and are supposedly an upgrade. 

[75sv1]

43 minutes ago, dasbulliwagen said:

I have one from a 93-98 Grand Cherokee in mine. It has a faster turning ratio than the stock MJ/XJ. The stock had around 3.5 turns lock to lock, the ZJ one I got has 2.5 turns lock to lock. And both of these are far better than the non power steering box that came original on my truck. I'm sure someone will chime in, but certain years of Dodge Durango will bolt on and are supposedly an upgrade. 

I haven't done the Durango box. I do have one that I rebuilt for this purpose. From my moch ups and web search, you need to space out the steering box spacer. Best to upgrade, as the OD of the Durango box is a bit larger. Also, the 1999+ Grand Cherokee WJ is a lot different. From what I see in the PnPs totally different Gear Box. I think the YJ and Full Size Cherokee boxes would work. They are beefier, have a 4th hole. I plan one on my next XJ build. Also, S-10 boxes. 

[Smokeyyank]

I did the durango/WJ pump swap on my XJ . Loved that setup up. It's pretty much bolt on with a few mods. Yes you need to have a thicker spacer since the box is bigger. Tweak the mounting for the pump and use the hose fitting from the XJ on the WJ pump. Made turning 33's effortless and super responsive. 

[75sv1]

58 minutes ago, Smokeyyank said:

I did the durango/WJ pump swap on my XJ . Loved that setup up. It's pretty much bolt on with a few mods. Yes you need to have a thicker spacer since the box is bigger. Tweak the mounting for the pump and use the hose fitting from the XJ on the WJ pump. Made turning 33's effortless and super responsive. 

I did just the WJ Pump. That made a difference. I was going to do it on my present XJ on 31's. My steering is fairly tight. So, I'm leaving well enough alone. Still, I'll probably use it on the MJ, when I get it going.