I just got my 1993 yj and the pinion nut was loose on it and we got it tight and now the steering box is leaking. I ordered the steering box today but i was thinking is there a iuuse with the box with a 4" rough country suspension lift ???? is there anything that needs to be changed or will the box be fine after i change it ???? I am new to jeep i know alot more about trackers but this is all new to me help me out guys.
Idk too much about that (haven't gotten that far on my TJ)Originally Posted by subee950
But do you have a dropped Pitman Arm?
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I really dont know how long is the drop one any idea? i bought it with the lift already on so i dont know??
you'll need a drop pitman arm....i'll measure mine later, it should be the same between tj and yj
if the nut was loose, it probably damaged the shaft/seals and you'll need a new steering box (one from an xj should fit, grab one from the junkyard)
98 xj- project dad's baby hauler-3 inch skyjacker lift 31 inch at's custom bumper
00 xj- opposite sex-j or wife-j
97 tj-summer fun toy. 33's 4 inch lift custom tube fenders, custom armor and stuff.
Originally Posted by [B]dangerranger44[/B]
i know how the thornbirds suck offroad and all that. but they ride good and they make any truck look badass though.
I'm gonna say, you'll be fine with a new box. But instead of a stock one, get a durango or dakota box. It has larger internals and makes turning easier. I am/was running a dakota box with 35's and could turn the wheels wheels lock to lock, not moving, with one finger.
Search www.car-part.com for a good deal on used parts.
92, 4.0, AW4, SOA, 8.8, D30, 37's, etc etc
92, 2.5, 30, 8.8, 4.88, Locked, Winch, 15x8, 35's, 3.5" (RIP)
"Send lawyers, guns, and money. The shit has hit the fan" - Warren Zevon
Everytime someone installs a Super35 kit, an angel looses its wings. Do you want that on your shoulders every time you get in the jeep? Why, I think not...
yeah thank you for measuring it let me know what you find out i did buy a new box brand new 112 bucks i didnt want to put a used one on and run into the same problem. Now the drop pitman arm if i have to buy it where is the best place to get one is this going to be a special order part or can i get a longer one from like advance?? like i said this is all new to me. Thanks for all your help
really a durango or dakota box will work???? thats cool here is a question what about one from a 1993 grand cherokee? i have one i can use the parts off of???
probably get one from www.4wd.com
or www.quadratec.com
98 xj- project dad's baby hauler-3 inch skyjacker lift 31 inch at's custom bumper
00 xj- opposite sex-j or wife-j
97 tj-summer fun toy. 33's 4 inch lift custom tube fenders, custom armor and stuff.
Originally Posted by [B]dangerranger44[/B]
i know how the thornbirds suck offroad and all that. but they ride good and they make any truck look badass though.
what year dakota or durango??
99 WJ 4.7, 545RFE, 247 - BB on 30s
95 ZJ 5.2, 46RH, 249 - BB on 32" BFG MT
02 WJ 4.7HO, 545RFE, 247 - stock but breaks the tires loose on the 1-2 shift
If I remember right, I got from an 99 durango with the snow package. Do search for "YJ durango box swap" you will get a ton of info on it. It is direct bolt on. Nothing needs changed at all except the pitman arm which you need to do anyway.
As far a drop pitman arm, when I needed one in a pinch for my YJ, I got the original one from Matts ZJ. It was almost 2in lower than the factory yj one. It worked with out any major bumpsteer untill I went with over the knuckle steering. Direct bolt on to the durango box as the sector shafts are the same size.
I have used mine pretty hard, and never had a prob nor a single leak with a lot of time on the road and trail with big tires. Plus, it was a lot cheaper than buying a new/reman unit.
92, 4.0, AW4, SOA, 8.8, D30, 37's, etc etc
92, 2.5, 30, 8.8, 4.88, Locked, Winch, 15x8, 35's, 3.5" (RIP)
"Send lawyers, guns, and money. The shit has hit the fan" - Warren Zevon
Everytime someone installs a Super35 kit, an angel looses its wings. Do you want that on your shoulders every time you get in the jeep? Why, I think not...
yeah i think i put one on from an xj when the hole in mine ovaled from getting loose.
and it was almost the same as my longer replacement pitman arm
98 xj- project dad's baby hauler-3 inch skyjacker lift 31 inch at's custom bumper
00 xj- opposite sex-j or wife-j
97 tj-summer fun toy. 33's 4 inch lift custom tube fenders, custom armor and stuff.
Originally Posted by [B]dangerranger44[/B]
i know how the thornbirds suck offroad and all that. but they ride good and they make any truck look badass though.
well i drove home to check i do have to drop pitman arm so thats not a problem anymore just the box.
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