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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: xjjeeper on December 26, 2009, 05:50:14 PM
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Im looking to purchase one ton steering for my xj has a dana 30 front axle. I do not want the zj steering my friend recently bent his and i would rather put the money tords one ton. I was wondering what brands you guys suggest. If you know of any kits that dont need to be drilled welded or any of that stuff please let me know. i want one that bolts right in and is simple and i dont have over 300 to spend on this but if i have to save some more i will. If any one can help me out thats awsome thanks guys and hope you all had a merry christmas.
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def go with a bolt in one ton, and carry a stock steering. Best way to go in case you break on the trail. I have the ZJ V8 steering and it has done ok so far. It really depends how hard you are going to wheel.
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http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-TOTKS
this is what im going to go with when i get around to it its over the knuckle and its bolt in, u can make it stronger with bigger hardware by easily drilling out the knuckles and pit man arm, u dont have to tack in any inserts and refuse to believe u cant operate a drill so this would be an easy install. either way its worth a look. im in the "bent zj v8 steering" club so i dont blame u for going straight for the good stuff.
Flex
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If you want one ton steering it is NOT a bolt in job. You need to ream out the knuckles, and the cheapest I have found the tool is:
here: http://completeoffroad.com/i-123698-tie-rod-end-chevy-1-ton-es2026r.html
If you use off the shelf Chevy parts for as much of the system as possible you will be able to find replacement parts easily. From what I have seen about the so called "1 ton set up", they are the same parts as the ones used on 1/2 ton trucks, so should it be a 1/2 ton steering? ;)
Rusty's has some nice stuff, but pretty $$$$.